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Chapter 5 The Cardiovascular System Medical Terms Flashcards

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medications administered to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure

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ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme)

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a disorder characterized by lower than normal level of red blood cells in the blood

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anemia

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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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the surgical removal of an aneurysm

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aneurysmectomy

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surgical suturing of an aneurysm

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aneurysmorrhaphy (aneurysmoplasty)

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episodes of severe chest pain due to inadequate blood flow to the myocardium

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angina (angina pectoris)

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the film produced by angiography

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angiogram

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a radiographic study of the blood vessels after the injection of a contrast medium

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angiography

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mechanically widening a narrowed or obstructed blood vessel

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angioplasty

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abnormal narrowing of a blood vessel

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angiostenosis

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medication administered to control irregularities of the heartbeat

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antiarrhythmic

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medication that slows coagulation and prevents new clots from forming

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anticoagulant

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medication administered to lower blood pressure

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antihypertensive

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a condition marked by the absence of all formed blood elements

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aplastic anemia

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a loss of the normal rhythm of the heart beat

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arrhythmia

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surgical removal of part of an artery

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arteriectomy

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abnormal narrowing of an artery or arteries

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arteriostenosis

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abnormal hardening of the walls of an artery or arteries

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arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)

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electronic device used primarily as treatment for bradycardia or atrial fibrillation

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artificial pacemaker

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medication that may be recommended in a very small daily dose to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke by slightly reducing the ability of the blood to clot

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aspirin

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complete lack of electrical activity in the heart

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asystole (flat line)

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surgical removal of plaque buildup from the interior lining of an artery

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atherectomy

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a deposit of fatty plaque on or within the arterial wall

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atheroma

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

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atherosclerosis

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rapid irregular twitching of the muscular wall of the atria

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atrial fibrillation (A-fib)

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electronic equipment that externally shocks the heart to restore a normal cardiac rhythm

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automated external defibrillator

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

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bacterial endocarditis

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medications administered to reduce the workload of the heart by slowing the heartbeat

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beta-blockers

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any pathologic condition of the cellular elements of the blood

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blood dyscrasia

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an abnormally slow resting heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute

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bradycardia

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medications that cause the heart and blood vessels to relax by decreasing the movement of calcium into the cells of these structures

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calcium channel blocker agents

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an event in which the heart abruptly stops beating or develops an arrhythmia that prevents it from pumping blood

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cardiac arrest

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

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cardiac catheterization

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the puncture of a chamber of the heart for diagnosis or therapy

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cardiocentesis

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abnormal enlargement of the heart

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cardiomegaly

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all diseases of the heart muscle

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cardiomyopathy

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an emergency procedure for life support consisting of artificial respiration and manual external cardiac compression

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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an inflammation of the heart

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carditis

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surgical removal of the lining of a portion of a clogged carotid artery

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carotid endarterectomy

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an ultrasound study of the carotid artery that is performed to predict or diagnose an ischemic stroke

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carotid ultrasonography

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a fatty substance that travels through the blood and is found in all parts of the body

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cholesterol

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medications, such as statins, that are administered to reduce the undesirable cholesterol levels in the blood

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cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins)

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a condition in which venous circulation is inadequate due to partial vein blockage or leakage of venous valves

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chronic venous insufficiency (venous insufficiency)

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structure abnormalities caused by the failure of the heart to develop normally before birth

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congenital heart defects

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a surgical procedure in which a piece of vein from the leg is implanted on the heart to replace a blocked coronary artery

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coronary artery bypass graft (bypass surgery)

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atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries that reduces the blood supply to the heart muscle

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coronary artery disease

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damage to the heart muscle caused by a thrombus blocking a coronary artery

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coronary thrombosis

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the brand name for warfarin, an anticoagulant administered to prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger

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coumadin (warfarin)

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the condition of having a thrombus attached to the interior wall of a deep vein

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deep vein thrombosis (deep venous thrombosis)

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the use of electrical shock to restore the heart’s normal rhythm

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defibrillation (cardioversion)

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a diagnostic technique that combines angiography with computerized components to clarify the view of the area of interest by removing soft tissue and bone from the image

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digital subtraction angiography

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medication that strengthens the heart muscle contractions, slows the heart rate, and helps eliminate fluid from body tissues

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digitalis (digoxin)

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medication administered to increase urine secretion to rid the body of excess salt and water

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diuretics

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a diagnostic procedure to image the structures of the blood vessels and the flow of blood through these vessels

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duplex ultrasound

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a record of the electrical activity of the myocardium

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electrocardiogram

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the noninvasive process of recording the electrical activity of the myocardium

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electrocardiography

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the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus

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embolism

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a foreign object, such as a blood clot, quantity of air or gas, or a bit of tissue or tumor, that is circulating in the blood

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embolus

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inflammation of the inner lining of the heart

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endocarditis

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a rapid and uncontrolled heart beat

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fibrillation

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a chronic condition in which the heart is unable to pump out all the blood it receives

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heart failure (congestive heart failure (CHF) )

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an abnormal blowing or clicking sound heard when listening to the heart or neighboring large blood vessels

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heart murmur

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a benign tumor made up of newly formed blood vessels

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hemangioma

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a genetic disorder in which the intestines absorb too much iron

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hemochromatosis (iron overload disease)

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condition characterized by an inadequate number of circulating red blood cells due to their premature destruction by the spleen

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hemolytic anemia

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the loss of a large amount of blood in a short time

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hemorrhage

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to stop or control bleeding

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hemostasis

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the form of cholesterol that does not contribute to plaque buildup

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high-density lipoprotein cholesterol

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a portable electrocardiograph worn by an ambulatory patient to continuously monitor the heart rates and rhythms over a 24- or 48- hour period

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Holter monitor

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

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hyperlipidemia

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a deficiency of blood passing through an organ or body part

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hypoperfusion

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lower than normal arterial blood pressure

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hypotension

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a decrease in the red cells of the blood that is caused by too little iron

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iron-deficiency anemia

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a condition in which there is an insufficient supply of oxygen in the tissue due to restricted blood flow to a part of the body

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ischemia

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a group of cardiac disabilities resulting from an insufficient supply of oxygenated blood to the heart

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ischemic heart disease

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removing plaque deposit in an artery using beams of light from a laser on the end of a catheter

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laser angioplasty

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a type of cancer characterized by a progressive increase in the number of abnormal white blood cells found in blood-forming tissues, other organs, and in circulating blood

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leukemia

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a decrease in the number of white blood cells circulating in the blood

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leukopenia (low white blood cell count)

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the form of cholesterol that contributes to plaque buildup in the arteries

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low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

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a blood disorder characterized by anemia in which red blood cells are larger than normal

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megaloblastic anemia

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a bypass procedure performed with the aid of a fiberoptic camera through small openings between the ribs

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minimally invasive coronary artery bypass (keyhole bypass or buttonhole bypass)

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a group of bone marrow disorders that are characterized by the insufficient production of one or more types of blood cells

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myelodysplastic syndrome

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the occlusion of one or more coronary arteries caused by plaque buildup

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myocardial infarction (heart attack)

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inflammation of the myocardium

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myocarditis

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a vasodilator that is prescribed to prevent or relieve the pain of angina

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nitroglycerin

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low blood pressure that occurs upon standing

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orthostatic hypotension (postural hypotension)

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a pounding or racing heart with or without irregularity in rhythm

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palpitation

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an episode that begins and ends abruptly during which there are very rapid and regular heartbeats that originate in the atria or AV node

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paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)

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a treatment procedure to open a partially blocked coronary artery by flattening the plaque deposit and stretching the lumen

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percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (balloon angioplasty)

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inflammation of the pericardium

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pericarditis

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an example of a peripheral vascular disease caused by atherosclerosis. impaired circulation to the extremities and vital organs causes changes in the skin color and temperature, plus intermittent claudication

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peripheral arterial occlusive disease (peripheral artery disease)

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disorder of blood vessels outside the heart and brain

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peripheral vascular disease

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anemia caused by a lack of protein that helps the body absorb vitamin B12 from the gastrointestinal tract

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pernicious anemia

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inflammation of a vein

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phlebitis (thrombophlebitis)

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a radiographic test that provides an image of veins after contrast dye is injected

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phlebography (venography)

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a fatty deposit within the blood vessels; also a soft buildup of bacterial debris on the exterior of the teeth; also a scaly, solid, raised area of closely spaced papules on the skin

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plaque

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the removal of whole blood from the body, separation of its cellular elements, and reinfusion of these cellular elements suspended in saline or a plasma substitute

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plasmapheresis (plasma exchange)

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

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polyarteritis

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

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polycythemia

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

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Raynaud’s disease

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the condition when an artery that has been opened by angioplasty closes again

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restenosis

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caused by the presence of bacteria in the blood, symptoms include fever, tachypnea, and tachycardia

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septicemia

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

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sickle cell anemia

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a wire-mesh tube that is implanted in a coronary artery to provide support to the arterial wall

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stent

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the use of electrocardiography to assess cardiovascular health and function during and after stress such as exercise on a treadmill

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stress test

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an abnormally rapid resting heartbeat usually at a rate of more than 100 beats per minute

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tachycardia

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a form of vasculitis with abnormally large cells, that can cause headache, visual impairment, or other symptoms

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temporal arteritis (giant cell arteritis)

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an inherited blood disorder that causes mild or severe anemia due to reduced hemoglobin and fewer red blood cells that normal

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thalassemia (Cooley’s anemia)

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performed to evaluate blood flow to the heart during exercise by injecting a small amount of thallium into the blood

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thallium stress test

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a condition in which there is an abnormally small number of platelets circulating in the blood

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thrombocytopenia

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an abnormal increase in the number of platelets in the circulating blood

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thrombocytosis

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medication that dissolves or causes a thrombus to break up

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thrombolytic (clot-busting drug)

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the abnormal condition of having a thrombus

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thrombosis

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the blocking of an artery by a thrombus

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thrombotic occlusion

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a blood clot attached to the interior wall of an artery or vein

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thrombus

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a thrombolytic administered to some patients having a heart attack or stroke to dissolve damaging blood clots

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tissue plasminogen activator

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a serious and potentially fatal complication of a blood transfusion in which a severe immune response occurs because the patient’s blood and the donated blood do not match

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transfusion reaction

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the surgical repair of a heart valve

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valvoplasty (valvuloplasty)

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the abnormal protrusion of a heart valve that results in the inability of the valve to close completely

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valvular prolapse

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a condition in which there is narrowing, stiffening, thickening, or blockage of one or more valves of the heart

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valvular stenosis

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an inflammation of a heart valve

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valvulitis

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abnormally swollen veins usually occuring in the superficial veins of the legs

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varicose veins

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inflammation of a blood or lymph vessel

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vasculitis

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medication that causes blood vessels to narrow

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vasoconstrictor

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medication that causes blood vessels to expand

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vasodilator

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rapid, irregular, and useless contractions of the ventricles

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ventricular fibrillation (V-fib)

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a very rapid heartbeat that begins within the ventricles

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ventricular tachycardia (V-tach)

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