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CHAP 20 Flashcards

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Acute coronary syndrome ACS

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a blanket term used to represent any symptoms related to the lack of oxygen

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Acute myocardial infarction AMI

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The condition in which a portion of the myocardium dies as a result of oxygen starvation; often called a heart attack by laypersons

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Angina pectoris

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Pain in the chest, which occurs when blood supply to the heart is reduced and portion of the heart muscle is not receiving enough oxygen

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Aneurysm

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The dilation, or ballooning, of a weakened section of the wall of the artery

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Bradycardia

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when the heart rate is slow ; below 60 beats per minute

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cardiovascular system

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the heart and blood vessels

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Congestive heart failure CHF

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the failure of the heart to pump efficiently, leading to excessive blood or fluids in the lungs, the body, or both

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Coronary artery disease CAD

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disease that affects the arteries of the heart

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Dyspnea

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Shortness of breath; labored or difficulty breathing

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Dysrhythmia

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a disturbance in heart rate and rhythm

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Edema

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Swelling resulting from build-up of fluid in the tissues

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Embolism

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blockage of a vessel by a clot or foreign object brought to the site by blood current

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Nitroglycerin

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A medication that dilates the blood vessels

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Occlusion

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Blockage, as of an artery by fatty deposits

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Pedal edema

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Accumulation of fluid in the feet or ankles

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Pulmonary edema

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Accumulation of fluid in the lungs

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Pulseless electrical activity PEA

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A condition in which the heart’s electrical rhythm remains relatively normal, yet the mechanical pumping activity fails to follow the electrical activity, causing cardiac arrest

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Sudden death

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A cardiac arrest that occurs within 2 hours of the onset of symptoms; the patient may have no prior symptoms of coronary artery disease

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Thrombus

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A clot formed of blood and plaque attached to the inner wall of an artery or vein

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Ventricular fibrillation VF

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a condition in which the heart’s electrical impulses are disorganized, preventing the heart muscle from contracting normally

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Ventricular tachycardia V-Tach

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A condition in which the heart beat is quite rapid; if rapid enough, it will not allow the hearts chambers to fill with enough blood between beats to produce blood flow sufficient to meet the body’s needs

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Asystole

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A condition in which the heart has ceased generation electrical impulses

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