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N123 Terminology > Cardiovascular System Terminology > Flashcards

Cardiovascular System Terminology Flashcards

1
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Fainting

A

syncope

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2
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Inflammation of a vein

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thrombophlebitis

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3
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Hardening of a vein (wall)

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arteriosclerosis

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4
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spasm of a vein

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venospasm

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5
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enlargement of the heart

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cardiomegaly

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6
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inflammation of the heart muscle

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myocarditis

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7
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disease of the heart muscle

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cardiomyopathy

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8
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removal of an embolus

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thrombectomy

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9
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removal or examination of a small piece of tissue

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biopsy

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10
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introduction of fluid into the body

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transfusion

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11
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examination by X-ray of blood or lymph vessels, carried out after introduction of radiopaque substance

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angiography

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12
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plaques of fatty deposits that form on the inner layers of arteries

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atherosclerosis

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13
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a slow heart rate due to problems with the SA nod’s pacemaker ability. Can cause dizziness, fatigue, feelings of lightheadedness, fainting or near-fainting spells

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bradyarrhythmia

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14
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enlargement of the heart

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cardiomegaly

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15
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sweating

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diaphoresis

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16
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anything that moves through the blood vessels until it reaches a vessel that is too small to let it pass. Stops blood flow

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embolus

17
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very rapid irregular contractions of the muscle fibers of the heart resulting in a lack of synchronism between heartbeat and pulse

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fibrillation

18
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uncomfortable awareness of rapid or irregular heartrate

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palpitations

19
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round spots that appear on the skin as a result of bleeding. Bleeding causes the spots to appear red, brown, or purple. commonly appear in clusters

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petechiae

20
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high blood pressure. a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease

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hypertension

N123 Terminology (20 decks)

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