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Chapter 11: Need to Know Terms Flashcards

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aorta

A

largest artery in the body

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arteriole

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small artery

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artery

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largest type of blood vessel; carries blood away from the heart to all parts of the body

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coronary arteries

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blood vessels that branch from the aorta and carry oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle

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deoxygenated blood

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blood that is oxygen-poor

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diastole

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relaxation phase of the heartbeat (Greek diastole, dilation)

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electrocardiogram

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record of the electricity flowing through the heart. electricity is represented by waves or deflections called P, QRS, or T

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endocardium

A

inner lining of the heart

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endothelium

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innermost lining of blood vessels

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mitral valve

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value between the left atrium and the left ventricle; bicuspid valve

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murmur

A

abnormal swishing sound caused by improper closure of the heart valves

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myocardium

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muscular, middle layer of the heart

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septum

septa

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four chambers of the heart separated by partitions

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sphygmomanometer

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instrument to measure blood pressure

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systole

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contraction phase of the heartbeat. (Greek systole, contraction)

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tricuspid valve

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located between the right atrium and the right ventricle; it has three leaflets, or cusps

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valve

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structure in veins or in the heart that temporarily closes an opening so that blood flows in only one direction

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vein

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thin-walled vessel that carries blood from body tissues and lungs back to the heart. veins contain valves to prevent backflow of blood

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ventricle

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one of two lower chambers of the heart

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venule

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small vein

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auscultation

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listening to the internal sounds of the body

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arrhythmias

A

abnormal heart rhythms

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flutter

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rapid but regular contractions, usually of the atria

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fibrillation

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very rapid, random, inefficient and irregular contractions of the heart (350 or more beats per minute)

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atrial fibrillation (AF)

A

most common type of cardiac arrhythmia

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palpitations

A

uncomfortable sensations in the chest from missed heartbeats

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ventricular fibrillation (VF)

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electrical impulses move randomly throughout the ventricles

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implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)

A

small electrical device that is implanted inside the chest to sense arrhythmias and terminate them with an electric shock

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congestive heart failure (CHF)

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heart is unable to pump its required amount of blood

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congenital heart disease

A

abnormalities in the heart at birth

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CABG

A

coronary artery bypass grafting

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PCI

A

percutaneous coronary intervention

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endocarditis

A

inflammation of the inner lining of the heart

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MVP

A

mitral valve prolapse

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bruit

A

abnormal blowing or swishing sound heard during auscultation of an artery or organ

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thrill

A

vibration felt over an area of turmoil in blood flow

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aneurysm

A

local widening (dilation) of an arterial wall

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AAA

A

abdominal aortic aneurysm

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DVT

A

deep vein thrombosis

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PAD

A

peripheral arterial disease

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angina

A

chest pain resulting from myocardial ischemia

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cardiac arrest

A

sudden, unexpected stoppage of heart action, often leading to sudden cardiac death

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embolus

emboli

A

clot or other substance that travels to a distant location and suddenly blocks a blood vessel

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infarction

A

area of dead tissue

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occlusion

A

closure of a blood vessel due to blockage

46
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pericardial friction rub

A

scraping or grating noise heard on auscultation of the heart

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vegetations

A

clumps of platelets, clotting proteins, microorganisms, and red blood cells on diseased heart valves

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BNP Test

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measurement of BNP ( brain natriuretic peptide) in blood

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lipid tests (lipid profile)

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measurement of cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) in a blood sample

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lioprotein electrophoresis

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lipoproteins (combinations of fat and protein) are physically separated and measured in a blood sample

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angiography

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x-ray imaging of blood vessels after injection of contrast material

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cardiac catheterization

A

thin, flexible tube is guided into the heart via a vein or an artery

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electrocardiography (ECG)

A

recording of electricity flowing though the heart

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(ECG)

A

electrocardiography

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Holter monitering

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an ECG device is worn during a 24-hour period to detect cardiac arrhythmias

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endarterectomy

A

surgical removal of plaque from the inner layer of an artery

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PCI

A

percutaneous coronary intervention

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AF, a-fib

A

atrial fibrillation

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BP

A

blood pressure

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CABG

A

coronary artery bypass grafting

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CAD

A

coronary artery disease

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CCU

A

coronary care unit

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CHF

A

congestive heart failure

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CPR

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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DVT

A

deep vein thrombosis

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ECG or EKG

A

electrocardiography

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ECHO

A

echocardiography

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ETT

A

exercise tolerance test

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MI

A

myocardial infarction

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MVP

A

mitral valve prolapse

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SOB

A

shortness of breath

72
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SVT

A

supraventricular tachycardia; rapid heartbeats arising from the atria and causing palpitations, SOB, and dizziness

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