Chapter 11 Cadriovascular System

Question 1

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ather/o
Yellowish plaque, fatty substance

Answer 1

atheroma-collection of yellowish plaque that protrude into the lumen (opening) of an artery, weakening the muscle lining.

atherosclerosis-condition of deposits of yellow plaque (atheromas) containing cholesterol and lipids are found w/in the lining of the artery.

atherectomy-surgical removal that is minimally invasive

Question 2

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atri/o
atrium, upper heart chamber

Answer 2

atrial-pertaining to the upper chambers of the heart

atrioventricular- pertaining to

Question 3

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brachi/o
arm

Answer 3

brachial artery- major blood vessel of the upper arm

Question 4

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cardi/o
heart

Answer 4

cardiomegaly-enlarged heart

cardiomyopathy-disease of the heart muscle

bradycardia-condition of a slow heart

tachycardia-condition of a rapid heart beat

cardiogenic shock-rare condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.

Question 5

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Angi/o
vessel

Answer 5

angiogram- record of a vessel ( a heart vessel in this case)

angioplasty- surgical repair of a vessel

Question 6

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aort/o
aorta

Answer 6

aortic stenosis-pertaining to stricture of the aorta

Question 7

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arter/o, arteri/o
artery

Answer 7

arteriosclerosis-condition of hardening of the artery

arterial anastomosis-new opening of the arteries

arteriography- process of making a record of the arteries

endarterectomy-surgical removal of plaque w/in the artery

Question 8

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cholesterol/o
cholesterol (lipid substance)

Answer 8

hypercholesterolemia-a blood condition of excessive cholesterol in the blood

Question 9

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coron/o
heart

Answer 9

coronary arteries-supply blood rich oxygen to the heart

Question 10

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cyan/o
blue

Answer 10

cyanosis-abnormal condition of bluish discoloration of the skin indicates diminished oxygen content of the blood

Question 11

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myx/o
mucus

Answer 11

myxoma-a benign tumor derived from connective tissue, with cells embedded in soft mucous steins tissue. Theses rare tumors occur most frequently in the left atrium

Question 12

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ox/o
oxygen

Answer 12

hypoxia-abnormal condition of inadequate oxygen in tissues.

anoxia-is an extreme form of hypoxia

Question 13

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pericardi/o
pericardium

Answer 13

pericardiocentesis-surgical puncture of the pericardium to aspirate fluid

Question 14

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Phleb/o
vein

Answer 14

phlebotomy-incision into the vein for blood withdrawal for analysis

thrombophlebitis-inflammation & pain within the vein caused by a blood clot

Question 15

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rhythm/o
rhythm

Answer 15

arrhythmia-abnormal condition of imperfect beating of the heart, malfunction of the electrical sys of the heart

Question 16

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sphygm/o
pulse

Answer 16

sphygmomanometer-instrument to measure the pressure of the pulse (BP cuff)

Question 17

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steth/o
chest

Answer 17

stethoscope-instrument to listen to the chest

Question 18

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thromb/o
clot

Answer 18

thrombolysis-breakdown of blood clots in the vein using medication

Question 19

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valvul/o, valv/o
valve

Answer 19

valvuloplasty-surgical repair to widen the stenotic aortic valve using a balloon tipped catheter

mitral valvulitis-inflammation of the valve, commonly associated with rheumatic fever an inflammatory disease caused by inadequate treatment of a streptococcal infection, an autoimmune reaction occurs leading to inflammation and damage to the heart valves

valvotomy-cutting into the valve but not removing tissue

Question 20

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vas/o
vessel (heart in this context)

Answer 20

vasoconstriction-construction of blood vessels of which raises BP

vasodilation-dilation of blood vessels which lowers BP

Question 21

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vascul/o
vessel

Answer 21

vascular-pertaining to the blood vessels of the heart

Question 22

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ven/o, ven/i
vein

Answer 22

venous-a venous cutdown is a small surgical incision to permit access to a collapsed vein.

venipuncture-a phlebotomy procedure to start an intravenous infusion

Question 23

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ventricul/o
ventricle, lower heart chamber

Answer 23

interventricular septum-is a stout wall separating the lower chambers (the ventricles) of the heart from one another