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1
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abnormal increase in the number of red cells in the blood due to the excess production of these cells by the bone marrow

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polycythemia

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group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly formed or dont work right

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myelodyslastic syndrome

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hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to a buildup of cholesterol plaque

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atheroscelerosis

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the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus

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embolism

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destroying red blood cells

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hemolytic

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medicine administered to lower blood pressure

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antihypertensive

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inflammation of a vein

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phlebitis

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inflammation of the lining of the valves of the heart caused by bacteria in the bloodstream

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bacterial endocarditis

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an abnormally slow resting heart rate less than 60

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bradycardia

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medication administered to control irregularities of the heartbeat

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antiarrhythmic

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high blood pressure

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hypertension

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type of irregular heart rhythm

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ventricular fibrillation

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13
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genetic disorder in which the intestines absorb too much iron

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hemochromatosis

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14
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heart attack

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myocardial occlusion

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white blood cell that works closely with immune system to defend your body from allergens, pathogens, and parasites.

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basophils

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result from the formation of a thrombus within, surrounding, or at the tip of catheter

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thhrombotic occlusion

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to stop or control bleeding

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hemostasis

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a pounding or racing heart with or without irregularity in rhythm

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palpitation

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group of rare conditions that damage blood vessels by causing inflammation

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vasculitis

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an infection that results from bacteria or other infectious organisms entering the bloodstream

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sepsis

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a portable electrocardiagraph worn by an ambulatory patient

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holter monitor

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inflammation of the pericardium

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pericarditis

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a localized weak spot or balloon like enlargement of the wall of an artery

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aneurysm

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a deficiency of blood passing through an organ or body part

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hypoperfusion

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caused by weak or damaged vein walls

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varicose veins

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condition in which severe episodes on chest pain occur due to an inadequate blood blow to the myocardium

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agina

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diagnostic procedure in which a catheter is passes into a vein or artery and they guided into the heart

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cardiac catheterization

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occurs when blood clots block veins or arteries

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thrombosis

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a form of vasculitis involving several medium or small arteries at the same time

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polyarteritis

30
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inflammation of a vein near the surface of the skin

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phlebitis

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flat line no heart contractions

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asystole

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narrowing of one or more blood vessels

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angiostenosis

33
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a benign tumor made up of newly formed blood vessels

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hemangioma

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cancer due to insufficient production of one or more types of blood cells

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leukemia

35
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a condition that occurs when your body stops producing enough new blood cells

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aplastic anemia

36
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a sub type of anemia a common blood disorder that occurs when the body has fever RBC that normal

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hemolytic anemia

37
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prevents body from absorbing B12

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pernicious anemia

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a genetic disorder that causes abnormal hemoglobin resulting in red blood cells, that assume a sickle shape

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sickle cell anemia

39
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an inherited blood disorder caused when the body doesn’t make enough of a protein called hemoglobin

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thalassemia

40
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a peripheral arterial occlusive disease in which intermittent attacks are triggered by cold or stress

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Raynauds disease

41
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the first #

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systolic pressure

42
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absorbs cholesterol in the blood and carries back to the liver

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high density lipoprotein

43
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are the smallest formed elements of the blood. another term for platelets

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thrombocytes

44
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the gases that are normally dissolved in the liquid portion of the blood

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blood gases

45
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smooth membrane which lines the inside chambers of the heart

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endocardium

46
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breaks down blood clots

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tissue plasminogen activator

47
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the general term used to describe elevated level of cholesterol and other fatty substances in blood

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hyperlipidemia

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a genetic disorder in which the intestines absorb too much iron

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hemochromatosis

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a condition in which platelets are low in # which can result in bleeding problems

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thrombocytopenia

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