Cardiovascular System Flashcards

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1
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Phleb/o

A

Vein

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Angiodema

A

Localized swelling caused by changes in vessels.

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3
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Endocarditis

A

Inflammation of the heart’s lining.

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Electrocardiography (ECG)

A

Study of the electrical activity of the heart as detected by electrodes (leads) placed on the surface of the body.

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5
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Valvulotome

A

Instrument for incising a valve.

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6
Q

Cardiomyopathy

A

Any disease of the heart muscle.

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7
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Cardi/o

A

Heart

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Epicardium

A

The thin outermost layer of the heart wall.

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9
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Pericardium

A

The fibrous sac that surrounds the heart.

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10
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Ven/o, Ven/i

A

Vein

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Myocardium

A

The thick middle layer of the heart wall composed of cardiac muscle.

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Arteriorrhexis

A

Rupture of an artery.

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13
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Intraaortic

A

Within the aorta

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14
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Hypertension

A

Higher than normal blood pressure

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15
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Vasospasm

A

Sudden contraction of a vessel

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16
Q

Atriotomy

A

Surgical incision of an atrium.

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17
Q

Supraventricular

A

Above a ventricle

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18
Q

Phlebitis

A

Inflammation of the veins

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19
Q

Dyspnea

A

Difficulty breathing

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20
Q

Arteriolitis

A

Inflammation of the arteriole.

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21
Q

Angiography

A

X-ray imaging of a vessel

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Q

Myocarditis

A

Inflammation of the heart muscle.

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Arteriosclerosis

A

Hardening of the arteries and loss of elasticity and capacity.

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24
Q

Phlebotomy

A

Incision of a vein to withdraw blood

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Thrombosis

A

Development of a blood clot

26
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Hemorrhoid

A

Varicose vein in the rectum

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Pericarditis

A

Inflammation of the fibrous sac around the heart.

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Ventricul/o

A

Cavity, Ventricle

29
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Valvuloplasty

A

Plastic repair of a valve.

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Edema

A

Swelling of body tissues

31
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Angi/o

A

Vessel

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Vasodilation

A

Dilation (wider, larger) of a vessel.

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Aortopsis

A

Downward displacement of the aorta

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Vas/o, Vascul/o

A

Vessel, duct

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Sphygmomanometer

A

An instrument for determining arterial blood pressure.

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Diastole

A

The relaxation phase of the heartbeat cycle.

37
Q

Endarterial

A

Within an artery

38
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Arter/o, Arteri/o

A

Artery

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Interventricular

A

Between the ventricles.

40
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Aortostenosis

A

Narrowing of the aorta.

41
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Tachycardia

A

Rapid heart rate

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Ischemia

A

Local deficiency of blood supply

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Venous

A

Pertaining to a vein

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Angiitis or Vasculitis

A

Inflammation of a vessel or vessels

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Angioplasty

A

Procedure that reopens a narrowed vessel and restores blood flow.

46
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Endarterectomy

A

Removal of the inner lining of an artery.

47
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Embolism

A

Obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot.

48
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Atri/o

A

Atrium

49
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Arrhythmia

A

Abnormality in the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat.

50
Q

Aort/a

A

Aorta

51
Q

Diaphoresis

A

Profuse sweating

52
Q

Endocardium

A

The thin membrane that lines the chambers of the heart and covers the valves.

53
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Atherosclerosis

A

Development of fatty, fibrous patches in the lining of arteries.

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Arteriolar

A

Pertaining to an arteriole

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Phlebectasia

A

Dilation (wider, larger) of a vein.

56
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Valv/o, Valvul/o

A

Valve

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Bradycardia

A

Slow heart rate (Less than 60 bmp)

58
Q

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)

A

Sudden damage to the brain resulting from reduction of blood flow. Commonly calles stroke.

59
Q

Arteriol/o

A

Arteriole

60
Q

Syncope

A

Temporary loss of consciousness