Ch 10: Circulartory System Flashcards
One of the formed elements in the blood that is responsible for aiding in the clotting process
Thrombocytes
Hardening of the arteries
Arteriosclerosis
Condition of a slow heart rate less than 60 bpm
Bradycardia
Inflammation of the sack’s around in the heart
Pericarditis
Condition of a rapid heart rate of more than 100 bpm
Tachycardia
Disease of lymph node‘s characterized by abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes associated with an infection or malignancy
Lymphadenopathy
Ballooning of a weekend portion of an Arterial wall
Aneurysm
Chest pain, which may radiate to the left arm and jar, that occurs when there is an insufficient supply of blood to the heart muscle
Angina pectoris
Any disturbance or abnormality in the hearts of normal rhythmic pattern
Arrhythmia
Heart abnormality present at birth
Congenial heart disease
Condition of thrombosis in a deep vein of the body. Most often occurs in the lower extremities. A clot, or part of a clot, can break off and travel to the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism
Deep vein thrombosis
Death/Necrosis of a portion of the myocardium caused by lack of oxygen resulting from an interrupted blood supply
Myocardial infarction
A.k.a. heart attack
Condition in which there is a reduction in the number of RBC’s it may be caused by blood loss, by decreased production of RBC’s or by increased destruction of RBC’s
Anemia
Blood clot or foreign material, such as air or sad that enters the bloodstream and moves until it lodges at another point in the circulation
Embolus
Systemic inflammatory response caused by pathogenic microorganisms, set usually bacteria, entering the bloodstream and multiplying; life-threatening condition, which may lead to tissue damage, Oregon failure, and death.
Sepsis
Surgical repair of a blood vessel
Angioplasty
Incision into a van with a needle to remove blood or to give blood or intravenous fluids
Phlebotomy
A.k.a. venipuncture
Excision of the spleen
Spleenectomy
Instrument used to record the electrical activity of the heart
Electrocardiograph
A.k.a. EKG, ECG
Pressure exerted by the blood against the blood vessel walls. A blood pressure measurement written as is to start with pressure and the stolid pressure is commonly reported and measured in millimeters of mercury
Blood pressure
Contraction of the heart, which can be felt with a fingertip. It is most commonly felt over the radial artery; however the positions can be felt over a number of sites
Pulse
A device used for measuring blood pressure
Sphygmomanometer
Blood test used to measure the amount and type of lipids in a sample of blood. This test is used to evaluate one of the risk of cardiovascular disease, and to monitor therapy for patients taking lipid lowering medications
Lipid profile
Percentage of a blood sample that is composed of a research sites. It is used in the diagnosis and a valuation of anemic patients
Hematocrit
A blood test that measures the amount/capacity of protein in the red blood cells that carries oxygen in the blood
Hemoglobin
A blood test used to determine certain coagulation activity defects and to monitor anticoagulation therapy for patients taking warfarin, and oral anticoagulant medication
Prothrombin time
A.k.a. PT time
Pertaining to the atrium and ventricle
Atrioventricular
AV
Pertaining to with in the vein
Intravenous
I V
Formation of blood cells
Hematopoiesis
Stoppage of bleeding
Hemostasis
Emergency procedure consisting of external cardiac compressions; may be accompanied by artificial ventilation
Cardio pulmonary resuscitation
CPR
The application of an electric shock to the myocardium through the chest wall to restore normal cardiac rhythm
Defibrillation
Phase in the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles relax and filled with the blood between contractions
Diastole
Blood pressure that is above 140/90 mm Hg over time
Hypertension
HTN
To close tightly, to block
Occlude
Phase in the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles contract and eject blood
Systole
An agent or nerve that narrows the diameter of the blood vessels
Vasoconstrictor
An agent or nerve that expands the diameter of the blood vessels
Vasodilator
Rapid loss of blood, as in the bleeding
Hemorrhage
Deficiency in the blood flow; caused by construction or obstruction of a blood vessel.
Ischemia
