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Ch 8 Flashcards

1
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define leaflets

A

flat, lead shaped structures that comprise the valves of the heard and prevent the backflow of blood

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2
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define lumen

A

tubular space or channel within an organ or structure of the body

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3
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define regurgitation

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backflow or ejecting of contents through an opening

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4
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aneurysm/o

A

aneurysm

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5
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arteri/o vs arteriol/o

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artery, arteriole

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6
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ather/o

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fatty plaque

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7
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coron/o

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heart

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8
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electr/o

A

electricity

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9
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embol/o

A

embolus (plug)

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10
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hermangi/o

A

blood vessel

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11
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-cardia

A

heart condition

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12
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define arteriosclerosis

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progressive degenerative disease of arterial walls that causes them to become thickened and brittle, restricting bood flow

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13
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CAD

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any disease that interferes with the ability of the coronal arteries to supply blood to the myocardium

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14
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define endocarditis

A

inflam of the inner lining of the heart and its valves

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15
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define varicose veins

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enlarged, engorged, twisted, superficial veins

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16
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what are the 3 types of aneurysms

A

fusiform
saccular
dissecting

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17
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define angina

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chest pain caused by obstructions of spasms of the coronary arteries that decrease blood flow to the myocardium

18
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define arrhythmia

A

iregularity in the heart rhythm

19
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define fibrillation

A

abnormally rapid uncoordinated quivering of the myocardium

20
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define bruit

A

soft blowing sound heard on auscultation associated with vulvar action, the movement of blood as it passes an obstruction or both

21
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define cardiomyopathy

A

disease or weakness of the heart muscle

22
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define coarctation

A

narrowing of vessel

23
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define embolism

A

intravascular mass that dislodged from one part of the body and causes a blockage in another area

24
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define HF

A

heart failuredisorder that occurs when the heart is unable to effectively pump the quantity of blood required by the body

25
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define hyperlipdemia

A

excessive amounts of lipids in the blood

26
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define hypertension

A

elevated blood pressure

27
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define hypotension

A

low blood pressure

28
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define mitral valve prolapse

A

structural defect in which mitral valve leaflets prolapse into the left atrium during ventricular contraction resulting in incomplete closure and back-flow of blood

29
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define palpitation

A

sensation of an irregular heartbeat

30
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define peripheral artery disease

A

common circulatory disorder characterized by a reduced flow of blood to the extremities,

31
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define rheumatic heart disease

A

serious pathological condition resulting from rheumatic fever

32
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define syncope

A

partial or complete loss of consciousness usually caused by decreased supply of blood to the brain

33
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define thrombosis

A

blood clot develops in a vessel and obstructs it at the site of its formation

34
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define ACE, angriotensin - converting enzyme inhibitors

A

lowers blood pressure

35
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define angiotensin 2 receptor blockers

A

lower blood pressure

36
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define antiarrhythmics

A

prevent, alleviate, correct cardiac rhythm

37
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define anticoagulants

A

inhibit the bodys natural coagulation response to prevent formation of clots in blood vessels

38
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define beta blockers

A

block the effect of adrenaline which slows nerve pulses through the heart, causing a decrease in heart rate

39
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define calcium channel blockers

A

bock movement of calcium causing heart rate and blood pressure to decrease

40
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define diuretics

A

act on kidneys to increase the excretion of water and sodium

41
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define nitrates

A

dilate blood vessels of the heart causing an increase in the amount of oxygen delivered to the myocardium and widen blood vessels allowing for more blood to the heart

42
Q

define statnis

A

lower cholesterol in the blood and reduce its production in the liver by blocking the enzyme that produces it

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