Cardiovascular System Disorders and Treatments - Extras

Question 1

Vasoconstrictor

Answer 1

Medications or agents that cause blood vessels to constrict

Question 2

Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)

Answer 2

The measurement of blood pressure during systole or the period of ventricle contraction; the highest exerted pressure on the atrial wall

Question 3

Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP)

Answer 3

The measurement of blood pressure during diastole or relaxation period; the lowest exerted pressure on the atrial wall

Question 4

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)

Answer 4

Occurs when a rupturing of plaque results in a blood clot in the coronary arteries

Question 5

Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)

Answer 5

A condition in which complete obstruction of the coronary artery results in death of the part of the heart muscle where blockage occurs