Medical Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
LVAD
A
left ventricular assist device
2
Q
PVC
A
Premature ventricular contractions
Extra heartbeats that begin in lower chamber ventricles
3
Q
Which is worse VFIB OR AFIB
A
VFIB
4
Q
Asystole
A
Flatlining
5
Q
NSR
A
Normal sinus rythmn
Pertains to the heart rate
6
Q
STEMI
A
One of the hearts arteries, that supply blood to the heart muscle is blocked
7
Q
Troponin
A
Protein found in blood after heart attack
8
Q
Angina
A
Type of CP
9
Q
Angioplasty
A
Procedure with balloon to open clogged arteries
10
Q
CABG
A
Coronary artery bypass graft
11
Q
Diaphoresis
A
Excessive abnormal sweating
12
Q
Hematoma
A
Any collection of blood outside a blood vessel
13
Q
Skin avulsion
A
Torn away skin
14
Q
Compound fracture
A
Fracture where the bone has punctured the skin
15
Q
Transverse fracture
A
Horizontal fracture line
