Chapter 9 (Circulation - Assessment) Flashcards
1
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aneurysm
A
bulge in a blood vessel
2
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angioedema
A
swelling of the blood vessels
3
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angioma
A
blood vessel tumor
4
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aortic aneurysm
A
bulging or swelling of the aorta
5
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aortic regurgitation
A
flow of blood backward from the aorta into the heart, caused by a weak heart valve
6
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aortitis
A
inflammation of the aorta
7
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arteriopathy
A
disease of the arteries
8
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deep vein thrombosis
A
formation of a blood clot in a vein deep in the body, most commonly the leg
9
Q
hypertension
A
high blood pressure
10
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hypotension
A
low blood pressure
11
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normotension
A
normal blood pressure
12
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phlebitis
A
inflammation of the veins
13
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phlebostenosis
A
narrowing of the veins
14
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thrombophlebitis
A
inflammation of vein caused by a clot
15
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vasculitis
A
inflammation of blood vessels
