Cardiovascular System Flashcards
Arrhythmia
irregular heartbeat
Congenital Heart Disease
abnormality in the heart that develops before birth
Congestive Heart Disease
the heart’s inability to pump the required amount of blood
Coronary Heart Disease
heart’s blood supply is blocked or interrupted by build up
Endocarditis
inflammation of the inner lining of the heart’s chambers and valves
Hypertensive Heart Disease
high blood pressure
Mitral Valve Prolapse
improper closure of the valve between the heart’s chambers
Murmur
abnormal heart sound
Pericarditis
inflammation of the pericardium
Aneurysm
bulge in the wall of an artery
Deep Vein Thrombosis
blood clot forms in one or more of the veins
Hypertension
pressure in your blood vessels is too high
Peripheral vascular disease
circulation disorder caused by narrowing or blockage
Raynaud’s Disease
some areas of the body feel numb and cool
Varicose veins
Swollen twisted veins that are under the skin.
