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Chapter 7 - Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems Flashcards

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aden/o

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glands

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angi/o

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blood vessels

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arteri/o

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arteries

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cardi/o

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heart

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ech/o

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sound

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electr/o

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electrical activity

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lymph/o

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lymph, lymphatic tissue

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phleb/o

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veins

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ven/o

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veins

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splen/o

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spleen

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thromb/o

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blood clot

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-ac

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pertaining to

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-graph

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instrument used to record

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-megaly

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enlargement

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-penia

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abnormal reduction (in number)

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-sclerosis

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hardening

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brady-

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slow

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tachy-

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rapid, fast

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my/o

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muscle

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cyt/o

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cell

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-gram

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record, radiographic image

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-graphy

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process of recording or radiographic imaging

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-ia

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diseased state OR condition of

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-plasty

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surgical repair

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-tomy

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cut into, incision

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-lysis

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dissolution, separating

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-pnea

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anemia

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Condition in which there is reduction in the number of erythrocytes (Red Blood Cells).

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aneurysm

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Condition in which there is a ballooning of a weakened portion of the arterial wall.

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blood pressure (BP)

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Pressure exerted by the blood against the blood vessel walls;

A blood pressure measurement written as systolic pressure (120) and diastolic pressure, commonly recorded as 120/18 mm HG.

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cardiac catheterization

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Diagnostic procedure performed by passing a catheter into the heart from a blood vessel in the groin or arm to examine the condition of the heart and surrounding vessels.

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

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Emergency procedure consisting of artificial ventilation and external cardiac compressions.

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complete blood count (CBC)

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Laboratory test for basic blood screening that measures various aspects of erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes (platelets).

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coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)

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Surgical technique to bring a new blood supply to the heart muscle (myocardium) by detouring around blocked arteries.

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coronary artery disease (CAD)

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Condition that reduces the flow of blood through the coronary arteries to the heart muscle (myocardium) that may progress to depriving the heart tissue of sufficient oxygen and nutrients to function normally.

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embolus

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Blood clot or foreign material, such as air or fat, that enters the bloodstream and moves until it lodges at another point in the circulation.

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heart failure (HF)

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Condition in which there is an inability of the heart to pump enough blood throughout the body to supply the tissues and organs with enough nutrients and oxygen.

Also called congestive heart failure (CHF).

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hemorrhage

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Rapid loss of blood

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hypertension (HTN)

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Blood pressure that is above normal (>130/80)

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hypotension

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Blood pressure that is below normal (<90/60)

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leukemia

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Malignant disease characterized by excessive increase in abnormal leukocytes formed in the bone marrow.

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myocardial infarction (MI)

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Death (necrosis) of a portion of the heart muscle caused by a lack of oxygen resulting from an interrupted blood supply. (Heart attack)

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pulse (P)

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Contraction of the heart, which can be felt with a fingertip.

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sphygmomanometer

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Device used for measuring blood pressure.

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stethoscope

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Instrument used to hear internal body sounds; used for performing auscultation and blood pressure measurement.

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varicose veins

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Condition demonstrated by distended or tortuous veins usually found in the lower extremities.

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BP

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Blood Pressure

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CABG

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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

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CAD

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Coronary Artery Disease

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CBC

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Complete Blood Count

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CPR

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

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DSA

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Digital Subtraction Angiography

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DVT

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Deep Vein Thrombosis

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ECHO

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Echocardiogram

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ECG, EKG

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Electrocardiogram

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HF

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Heart Failure

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HHD

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Hypertensive Heart Disease

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HTN

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Hypertension

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IV

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Intravenous

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MI

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Myocardial Infarction

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P

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PAD

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Peripheral Artery Disease

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PTCA

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Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty

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VS

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Vital Signs

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