Med Term #1 - Cardiovascular Flashcards
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Angi/o
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Vessel
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Vas/o
A
Vessel
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Vascul/o
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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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Atri/o
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Atrium
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Ather/o
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Fatty (lipid) paster
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Cardi/o
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Heart
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Coron/o
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Circle or crown
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My/o
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Muscle
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Pector/o
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Chest
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Sphygm/o
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Pulse
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Phleb/o
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Vein
12
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Thromb/o
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Clot
12
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Ven/o
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Vein
13
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Endocardium
A
Membrane lining the cavities of the heart
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Varic/o
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Swollen, twisted vein
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Ventricul/o
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Ventricle
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Atrium
A
Upper right or left chambers of the heart
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Epicardium
A
Membrane forming the outer layers of the heart
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Myocardium
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Heart muscle
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Pericardium
A
Protective sac enclosing the heart composed of two layers w/ fluid between
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Aortic valve
A
Heart valve between the left ventricle and the aorta
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Ventricle
A
Lower right or left chamber of the heart
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Bicuspid valve
Heart valve
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Pulmonary semilunar valve
Heart valve opening from the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery
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Tricuspid valve
Valve between the right atrium and right ventricle
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Hypotension
Low blood pressure
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Hypertension
High blood pressure
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Arteriosclerosis
Thickening, loss of elasticity, and calcification of the arterial walls
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Atherosclerosis
Buildup of fatty substances that harden within the walls of arteris
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Thrombus
Stationary blood clot
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Ischemia
Decreased blood flow to a tissue
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Infarct
Localized area of necrosis caused by ischemia
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Embolus
A clot carried in the bloodstream that obstructs when it lodges
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Stenosis
Condition of narrowing of a part
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Angina pectoris
Chest pain caused by a temporary loss of oxygenated blood to heart muscle
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Aneurysm
Bulging of the wall of the heart, aorta, or artery
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Claudication
Pain in a limb when walking that subsides after rest
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Vegetation
Abnormal growth of tissues around a valve
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Palpitation
Subjective experience of pounding, skipping, or racing heartbeats
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Fibrillation
Chaotic, irregular contractions of the heart
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Arrhythmia
Irregularity or loss of rhythm of the heartbeat
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Bradycardia
Slow heart rate
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Flutter
Extremely rapid but regular contractions of the heart
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Premature ventricular contraction (PVC)
A ventricular contraction preceding the normal impulse initiated by the SA node
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Tachycardia
Fast heart rate
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Cardiac tamponade
Compression of the heart
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Ventricular septal defect
An opening in the septum separating the ventricles
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Patent ductus arteriosus
An abnormal opening between the pulmonary artery and the aorta
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Cardiomyopathy
Disease of the heart muscle
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Cor pulmonale
Enlargement of the right ventricle
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Myocardial infarction
Heart attack
42
Thrombophlebitis
Inflammation of a vein associated with a clot formation
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Phlebitis
Inflammation of a vein
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Pericarditis
Inflammation of the pericardium
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Pericarditis
Inflammation of the pericardium
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Angiography
The process of x-ray imaging of a blood vessel after injection of contrast medium
43
Myocarditis
Inflammation of the myocardium
43
Gallop
An abnormal heart sound that mimics the gait of a horse
43
Varicose veins
Abnormally swollen, twisted veins with defective valves
44
Electrocardiogram
Electrical picture of the heart
44
Angiogram
Record obtained by angiography
45
Arteriogram
X-ray of a particular artery
45
Echocardiogram
Ultrasound of the heart
46
CABG
Coronary artery bypass graft
Grafting a portion of a blood vessel to an occluded coronary artery
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Valvuloplasty
Surgical repair of a heart valve
47
Embolectomy
Removal of an embolus
47
Thrombectomy
Removal of a thrombus
47
Anastomosis
Opening
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Endarterectomy
Surgical removal of the lining of an artery
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Cardioversion
Termination of tachycardia by medications or electrical energy
