cardiovascular system subjective terms Flashcards
1
Q
oppressive pain in the chest caused by irregular blood flow to the heart
A
angina pectoris
2
Q
irregular heartbeat
A
arrhythmia; dysrhythmia
3
Q
rapid or irregular beating of the heart
A
palpitation
4
Q
chest pain
A
pectoralgia
5
Q
pain in the aorta
A
aortalgia
6
Q
profuse sweating
A
diaphoresis
7
Q
loss of blood
A
hemorrhage
8
Q
pain in a vein
A
phlebalgia
