Chapter 9 (Circulation Procedures) Flashcards by Valerie Altenhofen

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anastomosis

A

creation of an opening between two normally separate structures

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aneurysmectomy

A

surgical removal of an aneurysm

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angioplasty

A

surgical reconstruction of a vessel

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angiorrhaphy

A

suture of a vessel

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aortorrhaphy

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suture of the aorta

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aortotomy

A

incision into the aorta

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arteriectomy

A

surgical removal of an artery

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arterioplasty

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surgical reconstruction of an artery

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arteriorrhaphy

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suture of an artery

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atherectomy

A

surgical removal of fatty plaque within an artery

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embolectomy

A

surgical removal of an embolus

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endarterectomy

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surgical removal of the inside of an artery

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phlebectomy

A

surgical removal of a vein

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phlebophlebostomy

A

procedure to create an opening between two veins

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varicotomy

A

surgical removal of a varicose vein

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