Chapter 6 (Definitions)

Question 0

Aneurysm

Answer 0

Weakening and bulging of part of a vessel wall

Question 1

anemia

Answer 1

Group of disorders generally defined as a reduction In the mass of circulating red blood cells

Question 2

Angina

Answer 2

Heart pain or other discomfort felt in the chest, shoulders, arms, jaw, Or neck, caused by insufficient blood and oxygen to the heart usually a symptom of heart disease

Question 3

Arrhythmia

Answer 3

loss of heart rhythm (rhythmic irregularity)

Question 4

Arterial sclerosis

Answer 4

hardening of the arteries

Question 5

Artherosclerosis

Answer 5

Deposits of cholesterol, lipids, and calcium on the walls of arteries which maybe Restrict blood flow

Question 6

Atrial fibrillation

Answer 6

Common irregular heart rhythm marked by uncontrolled atrial quivering and a rapid Ventricular response

Question 7

Bruit

Answer 7

Soft blowing sound caused by turbulent blood flow in a vessel

Question 8

Cardiac tamponade

Answer 8

Serious condition in which the heart becomes compressed from an excessive collection of fluid or blood between the pericardial membrane and the heart