Cardiovascular System Terminology Flashcards
Fainting
syncope
Inflammation of a vein
thrombophlebitis
Hardening of a vein (wall)
arteriosclerosis
spasm of a vein
venospasm
enlargement of the heart
cardiomegaly
inflammation of the heart muscle
myocarditis
disease of the heart muscle
cardiomyopathy
removal of an embolus
thrombectomy
removal or examination of a small piece of tissue
biopsy
introduction of fluid into the body
transfusion
examination by X-ray of blood or lymph vessels, carried out after introduction of radiopaque substance
angiography
plaques of fatty deposits that form on the inner layers of arteries
atherosclerosis
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
bradyarrhythmia
enlargement of the heart
cardiomegaly
sweating
diaphoresis
anything that moves through the blood vessels until it reaches a vessel that is too small to let it pass. Stops blood flow
embolus
very rapid irregular contractions of the muscle fibers of the heart resulting in a lack of synchronism between heartbeat and pulse
fibrillation
uncomfortable awareness of rapid or irregular heartrate
palpitations
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
petechiae
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
hypertension
