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Lesson 3 Flashcards

1
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Angi/o

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Blood vessel

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Aort/o

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Aorta

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Arteri/o

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Artery

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Ather/o

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Plaque, fatty substance

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Cardi/o & Coron/o

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Heart

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Erythr/o

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Red

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Hem/o & Hemat/o

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Blood

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Leuk/o

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White

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9
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Phleb/o & Ven/o

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Vein

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Thromb/o

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Clot

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11
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Vascul/o

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Blood Vessel

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12
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-cyte

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Cell

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13
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-emia

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Blood Condition

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14
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-lytic

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Destroy or dissolve

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15
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-penia

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Deficiency, too few

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16
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-sclerosis

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Abnormal hardening

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-stenosis

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Abnormal narrowing

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18
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AAA

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Abdominal aortic aneurysm

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19
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AED

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Automated external defibrillator

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AMI

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Acute myocardial infarction

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21
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BP

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Blood pressure

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22
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CABG (pronounced “cabbage”)

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Coronary artery bypass graft

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23
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CAD

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Coronary artery disease

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CCU

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Coronary care unit

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CHF

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Congestive heart failure

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CPR

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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ECG/EKG

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Electrocardiogram

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28
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Echo

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Echocardiogram

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29
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HDL

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High-density lipoprotein (good cholesterol)

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30
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HTN

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Hypertension

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31
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ICD

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Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator

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32
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LDL

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Low-density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol)

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33
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MI

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Myocardial infarction

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34
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PVD

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Peripheral vascular disease

35
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aneurysm

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a localized weak spot, or balloon-like enlargement, of the wall of an artery

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angina

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also known as angina pectoris, is a condition of episodes of severe chest pain due to inadequate blood flow to the myocardium

37
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atrial fibrillation

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occurs when the normal rhythmic contractions of the atria are replaced by rapid irregular twitching of the muscular heart wall

38
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cardiac catheterization

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a diagnostic or treatment procedure in which a catheter is passed into a vein or artery and then guided into the heart

39
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carotid endarterectomy

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the surgical removal of the lining of a portion of a clogged carotid artery leading to the brain

40
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chronic venous insufficiency

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a condition in which venous circulation is inadequate due to partial vein blockage or leakage of venous valves

41
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defibrillation

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the use of electrical shock to restore the heart’s normal rhythm

42
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electrocardiogram

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a record of the electrical activity of the myocardium

43
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embolism

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the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus

44
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embolus

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a foreign object such as a blood clot, quantity of air or gas, or a bit of tissue or tumor that is circulating in the blood

45
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myocardial infarction

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also known as a heart attack, is the blockage of one or more coronary arteries resulting in an infarct of the affected myocardium

46
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thallium stress test

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performed to evaluate how well blood flows through the coronary arteries to the heart muscle during exercise

47
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thrombolytic

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also known as a clot-busting drug, causes a thrombus to dissolve or break up

48
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thrombosis

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the abnormal condition of having a thrombus that can prevent the flow of blood through the vessel

49
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thrombotic occlusion

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the blocking of an artery by a thrombus

50
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thrombus

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a blood clot attached to the interior wall of an artery or vein

51
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ventricular tachycardia

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a very rapid heartbeat that begins within the ventricles. This condition is potentially fatal because the heart is beating so rapidly that it is unable to adequately pump blood through the body

52
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pericardium

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a double-walled membranous sac that encloses the heart

53
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Mitral or bicuspid valve

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between the left atrium and the left ventricle and consists of two cusps

54
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Tricuspid valve

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between the right atrium and the right ventricle and consists of three cusps

55
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Aortic valve

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between the left ventricle and the aorta and consists of three cusps

56
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Pulmonary valve

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between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery and consists of three cusps

57
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Arteries

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carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart

58
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Arterioles

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branch off from the ends of arteries and carry blood to capillaries

59
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Capillaries

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the smallest and thinnest of the blood vessels and the most common. Capillaries connect to arterioles on one end and venules on the other. Capillaries carry blood very close to the cells in order to exchange gases, nutrients, and waste products.

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Venules

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small vessels that pick up blood from the capillaries and deposit it into larger veins for transport back to the heart

61
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Veins

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carry oxygen-depleted blood to the lungs to receive oxygen

62
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aorta

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the largest artery in the body and carries blood away from the heart to the rest of the body. It runs from the heart through the center of the chest and abdomen

63
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superior vena cava

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the large vein that brings blood from the head and arms into the heart

64
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inferior vena cava

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the large vein that brings blood from the abdomen and legs into the heart

65
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abdominal aorta

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a segment of the aorta located in the abdominal cavity

66
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carotid arteries

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two large blood vessels located one on each side of the neck

67
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Angina pectoris

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a pain or tightness in the chest that occurs when fatty plaque inside the coronary arteries restricts blood flow to the heart

68
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Carotid endarterectomy

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a procedure to remove a plaque deposit that is clogging a carotid artery

69
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Pernicious anemia

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a decrease in red blood cells that occurs when the intestines cannot properly absorb vitamin B12

70
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Complete Blood Count (CBC)

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measures erythrocyte, leukocyte, hemoglobin, platelet, and hematocrit levels and the average size of erythrocytes

71
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Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

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measures 14 substances in the blood to provide information about the body’s metabolism

72
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Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)

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measures four electrolytes, blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, glucose, and sometimes calcium in the blood

73
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Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)

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measures the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood. When elevated, it may indicate kidney or liver problems

74
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Direct Antiglobulin Test

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used to investigate a possible hemolytic transfusion reaction

75
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Coagulation Panel

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tests for suspected clotting disorders

76
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Blood Gas Analysis

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measures the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood

77
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Blood Glucose Test

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measures the level of a simple sugar in the blood

78
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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Test

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When elevated, the erythrocyte sedimentation test indicates the presence of inflammation in the body

79
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Fibrinogen Activity Test

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determines the level of fibrinogen in the blood to help find the cause of abnormal bleeding

80
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Lipid Panel

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determines average levels of cholesterol and triglycerides to assess the risk of developing cardiovascular disease

81
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Newborn Screening Test

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tests for genetic, hormone-related, and metabolic conditions

82
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Total Protein Test

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measures the proteins albumin and globulin in the blood

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Medical Terminology Class (10 decks)

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