Cardiovascular System Flashcards
Phleb/o
Vein
Angiodema
Localized swelling caused by changes in vessels.
Endocarditis
Inflammation of the heart’s lining.
Electrocardiography (ECG)
Study of the electrical activity of the heart as detected by electrodes (leads) placed on the surface of the body.
Valvulotome
Instrument for incising a valve.
Cardiomyopathy
Any disease of the heart muscle.
Cardi/o
Heart
Epicardium
The thin outermost layer of the heart wall.
Pericardium
The fibrous sac that surrounds the heart.
Ven/o, Ven/i
Vein
Myocardium
The thick middle layer of the heart wall composed of cardiac muscle.
Arteriorrhexis
Rupture of an artery.
Intraaortic
Within the aorta
Hypertension
Higher than normal blood pressure
Vasospasm
Sudden contraction of a vessel
Atriotomy
Surgical incision of an atrium.
Supraventricular
Above a ventricle
Phlebitis
Inflammation of the veins
Dyspnea
Difficulty breathing
Arteriolitis
Inflammation of the arteriole.
Angiography
X-ray imaging of a vessel
Myocarditis
Inflammation of the heart muscle.
Arteriosclerosis
Hardening of the arteries and loss of elasticity and capacity.
Phlebotomy
Incision of a vein to withdraw blood