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Cardiovascular System Flashcards

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Arteriosclerosis

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The buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls

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Atherectomy

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A procedure healthcare providers use to remove plaque buildup, restore blood flow and open narrow or blocked arteries.

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Atherosclerosis

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Thickening or hardening of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque in the inner lining of an artery

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Atria

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The two upper chambers in the heart , which receive blood from the veins and push it into the ventricles

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Bifurcation

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The division of something into two branches or parts.

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bundle of His (AV bundle)

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A part of the electrical system of the heart.

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Capillaries

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Delicate blood vessels that transport blood, nutrients and oxygen to cells in your organs and body systems.

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Cardioversion

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A medical procedure that uses quick, low-energy shocks to restore a regular heart rhythm.

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Chordae Tendineae

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Prevents the valves of heart from movement by holding the flaps tightly against the strong flow of blood.

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Conduction system

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The network of cells and electrical signals that controls your heartbeat.

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Contralateral

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Occurring on or acting in conjunction with a part on the opposite side of the body

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Coronary Circulation

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The circulation of blood in the arteries and veins that supply the heart muscle

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Endocarditis

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Most often from a bacterial infection, inflames the lining of your heart valves and chambers.

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Implantable Defibrillator

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A small battery-powered device placed in the chest. It detects and stops irregular heartbeats

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Infarction

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Tissue death (necrosis) due to inadequate blood supply to the affected area.

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Ipsilateral

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Belonging to or occurring on the same side of the body.

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Nonselective Catheterization

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The cardiologist places the catheter into the desired blood vessel

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Non-tunneled catheter

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Provides temporary venous access for more short-term treatments,

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Occlusion

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An occlusion is a complete or partial blockage of a blood vessel

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Prolapse

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A displacement of a part or organ of the body from its normal position, usually downward or outward, often resulting in it protruding from an orifice.

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Pulmonary Circulation

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The system of transportation that shunts de-oxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs to be re-saturated with oxygen before being dispersed into the systemic circulation.

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Purkinje FIbers

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Branches of specialized nerve cells that send electrical signals very quickly to your right and left heart ventricles and maintain a consistent heart rhythm.

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Regurgitation

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Leaking from a valve that does not close all the way.

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Retrograde

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Flowing backward

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Revascularization

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A procedure that can restore blood flow in blocked arteries or veins.

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Selective Catheterization

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Selective catheterization occurs when the cardiologist manipulates the catheter from the vessel entered, from the aorta, or vena cava into a branch vessel — first, second, third, or higher order.

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Sinoatrial Node

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Generates an electrical signal that causes the upper heart chambers (atria) to contract.

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Stenosis

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Narrowing

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Syncope

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Loss of conciousness

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Systemic Circulation

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Carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle, through the arteries, to the capillaries in the tissues of the body.

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Thrombolysis

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Uses medications or a minimally invasive procedure to break up blood clots and prevent new clots from forming

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Trifurcation

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Splitting into three branches

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Tunneled Catheter

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A thin tube that is placed under the skin in a vein, allowing long-term access to the vein

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Valvular Prolapse

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Improper closure of the valve between the heart’s upper and lower left chambers

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Valvuloplasty

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Treatment to repair a heart valve that has a narrowed opening.

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Ventricle

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