Circulatory System Terminology Flashcards
1
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Brady
A
Slow
2
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Tachy
A
Fast
3
Q
Angi
A
Vessel
4
Q
Veno/phlebo
A
Vein
5
Q
Stasis
A
To stop
6
Q
Cyte
A
Cell
7
Q
Atherosclerosis
A
Hardening of fatty stuff
8
Q
Myocardial infection
A
Blockage of blood flow resulting in death of muscle tissue
9
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Mitral prolapse ,stenosis , regurgitation
A
Mitral= chambers it separates shaped upside down like bishop hat
Prolapse= valve tears away due to disease
Regurgitation= results in leakage and back flow
Stenosis=valve is abnormally narrowing causing obstruction
10
Q
Angina pectoris
A
Pain in chest
11
Q
Arrhythmia / dysrhythmia
A
Abnormal heart rates
12
Q
Ischemia
A
Heart muscle is not getting enough blood flow
13
Q
Echocardiography
A
Using high frequency of waves -to form an image of the heart
14
Q
Cardiac catheterization
A
A long hollow tube threaded into an artery
Used to identify blockages and locations
