Chapter 11 Cadriovascular System Flashcards
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ather/o
Yellowish plaque, fatty substance
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
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atri/o
atrium, upper heart chamber
atrial-pertaining to the upper chambers of the heart
atrioventricular- pertaining to
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brachi/o
arm
brachial artery- major blood vessel of the upper arm
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cardi/o
heart
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.
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Angi/o
vessel
angiogram- record of a vessel ( a heart vessel in this case)
angioplasty- surgical repair of a vessel
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aort/o
aorta
aortic stenosis-pertaining to stricture of the aorta
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arter/o, arteri/o
artery
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
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cholesterol/o
cholesterol (lipid substance)
hypercholesterolemia-a blood condition of excessive cholesterol in the blood
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coron/o
heart
coronary arteries-supply blood rich oxygen to the heart
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cyan/o
blue
cyanosis-abnormal condition of bluish discoloration of the skin indicates diminished oxygen content of the blood
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myx/o
mucus
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
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ox/o
oxygen
hypoxia-abnormal condition of inadequate oxygen in tissues.
anoxia-is an extreme form of hypoxia
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pericardi/o
pericardium
pericardiocentesis-surgical puncture of the pericardium to aspirate fluid
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Phleb/o
vein
phlebotomy-incision into the vein for blood withdrawal for analysis
thrombophlebitis-inflammation & pain within the vein caused by a blood clot
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rhythm/o
rhythm
arrhythmia-abnormal condition of imperfect beating of the heart, malfunction of the electrical sys of the heart
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sphygm/o
pulse
sphygmomanometer-instrument to measure the pressure of the pulse (BP cuff)
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steth/o
chest
stethoscope-instrument to listen to the chest
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thromb/o
clot
thrombolysis-breakdown of blood clots in the vein using medication
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valvul/o, valv/o
valve
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
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vas/o
vessel (heart in this context)
vasoconstriction-construction of blood vessels of which raises BP
vasodilation-dilation of blood vessels which lowers BP
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vascul/o
vessel
vascular-pertaining to the blood vessels of the heart
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ven/o, ven/i
vein
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
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ventricul/o
ventricle, lower heart chamber
interventricular septum-is a stout wall separating the lower chambers (the ventricles) of the heart from one another
