Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Northview HOSA Bowl 2015 > Medical Terminology for Health Professions Part 5 > Flashcards

Medical Terminology for Health Professions Part 5 Flashcards

1
Q

exercise physiologist

A

specialist who works under the supervision of a physician to develop, implement, and coordinate exercise programs, and administer medical tests to promote physical fitness (pg. 109)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

neurologist

A

physician who specializes in treating the causes of paralysis and similar muscular disorders in which there is loss of function (pg. 109)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

physiatrist

A

specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation to restore function

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

rheumatologist

A

physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis, and disorders such as osteoporosis, fibromyalgia and tendonitis that are characterized by inflammation in the joints and connective tissues

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

sports medicine physician

A

specializes in treating sports-related injuries of the bones, joints, and muscles (pg. 109)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

fasciitis

A

inflammation of a fascia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

fibromyalgia syndrome

A

debilitating chronic condition characterized by fatigue, joint, diffuse or specific muscle, bone, or joint pain, plus other symptoms (pg. 109)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

tenodynia 102

A

pain in a tendon

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

tendinitis

A

inflammation of the tendons caused by excessive or unusual use of the joint, also tenonitis and tenontitis (pg. 110)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

chronic fatigue syndrome

A

CFS: debilitating disorder of unknown cause that affects many body systems - characterized by profound fatigue made worse by physical or mental activity (pg. 110)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

adhesion

A

band of fibrous tissue that holds structures together abnormally as the result of injury or surgery (pg. 110)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

atrophy

A

weakness or wearing away of body tissues and structures, caused by pathology or disuse of muscle over a long period of time (pg. 110)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

myalgia

A

tenderness or pain in the muscles - myodynia (pg. 110)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

myocele

A

the herniation or protrusion of muscle substance through a tear in the fascia surrounding it (pg. 110)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

hernia

A

the protrusion of a part of a structure through the tissues normally containing it (pg. 110)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

myolysis

A

degeneration of muscle tissue (pg. 110) Degeneration means deterioration or breaking down, Deterioration means the process of becoming worse

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

myomalacia

A

abnormal softening of muscle tissue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

myorrhexis

A

rupture or tearing of a muscle (pg. 110)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

polymyositis

A

PM: muscle disease characterized by simultaneous inflammation and weakening of voluntary muscles in many parts of the body (pg. 110)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

sarcopenia

A

loss of muscle mass, strength and function that comes with aging (pg. 110)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

muscle tone

A

state of balanced muscle tension that makes normal posture, coordination, and movement possible (pg. 110)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

atonic

A

lacking normal muscle tone or strength (pg. 110)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

dystonia

A

abnormal muscle tone - causes impairment of voluntary muscle movements (pg. 110)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

hypertonia

A

excessive tone of skeletal muscles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

hypotonia

A

diminished tone of skeletal muscles (pg. 110)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

myotonia

A

neuromuscular disorder characterized by slow relaxation of the muscles after voluntary contraction

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

ataxia

A

the inability to coordinate muscle activity during voluntary movement - shaky and unsteady movement caused by abnormal activity in the cerebellum (pg. 110)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

dystaxia

A

mild form of ataxia - also called partial ataxia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

contracture

A

the permanent tightening of fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments or skin that occurs when connective tissues are replaced by nonelastic fibrous tissues - caused by scarring or lack of use (pg. 110)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

intermittent claudication (IC)

A

pain in the leg muscles that occurs during exercise - relieved by rest - associated with peripheral vascular disease (pg. 111)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

spasm

A

sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of one or more muscles, also known as charley horse (pg. 111)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

cramp

A

localized muscle spasm named for its cause, such as a heat cramp or writer’s cramp (pg. 111)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

spasmodic torticollis

A

a stiff neck due to spasmodic contraction of neck muscles that pull the head toward the affected side - wryneck (tortus, twisted - collum, neck) (pg. 111)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

bradykinesia

A

extreme slowness in movement - symptom of Parkinson’s disease (pg. 111)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
35
Q

dyskinesia

A

distortion or impairment of voluntary movement such as in a tic or spasm (pg. 111)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
36
Q

hyperkinesia

A

abnormally increased muscle function or activity - hyperactivity (pg. 110)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
37
Q

hypokinesia

A

abnormally decreased muscle function or activity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
38
Q

myoclonus (my-oh-KLOH-nus)

A

sudden involuntary jerking of a muscle or group of muscles (pg. 111)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
39
Q

nocturnal myoclonus

A

jerking of limbs that can occur normally when one is falling asleep (pg. 111)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
40
Q

singultus

A

myoclonus of the diaphragm that causes the hiccup sound with each spasm (pg. 111)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
41
Q

myasthenia gravis (MG)

A

chronic autoimmune disease that affects neuromuscular junction and produces serious weakness of voluntary muscles (pg. 111)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
42
Q

muscular dystrophy (MD)

A

group of >30 genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of skeletal muscles that control movement without affecting the nervous system - no specific treatment to stop or reverse disease (pg. 111)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
43
Q

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)

A

most common form of MD - primarily affects boys age 3-5 - progresses rapidly (pg. 111)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
44
Q

Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD)

A

very similar to Duchenne, but less severe (pg. 111)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
45
Q

repetitive stress disorders

A

variety of muscular conditions that result from repeated motions performed in the course of normal work, daily activities, or recreation/sports - involve muscles, tendons, nerves, and joints (pg. 111)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
46
Q

compartment syndrome

A

involves the compression of nerves and blood vessels due to swelling within the enclosed space created by the fascia that separates groups of muscles (pg. 111)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
47
Q

overuse injuries

A

minor tissue injuries that have not been given time to heal - can include stress fractures (pg. 111)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
48
Q

overuse tendinitis

A

inflammation of tendons by excessive or unusual use of a joint (pg. 112)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
49
Q

myofascial pain syndrome

A

chronic pain disorder that affects muscles and fascia throughout the body - produces local and referred muscle pain (pg. 112)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
50
Q

impingement syndrome

A

occurs when inflamed and swollen tendons are caught between the bones within the shoulder joint - hurts when you raise your arms above your head (pg. 112)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
51
Q

rotator cuff tendinitis

A

inflammation of the tendons of the rotator cuff (pg. 112)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
52
Q

ruptured rotator cuff

A

develops when rotator cuff tendinitis is left untreated or the overuse continues (pg. 112)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
53
Q

carpal tunnel syndrome

A

tendons that pass through the carpal tunnel are overused, inflamed and swollen (pg. 112)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
54
Q

carpal tunnel release

A

surgical enlargement of the carpal tunnel or cutting of carpal ligament to relieve pressure on tendons and nerves (pg. 112)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
55
Q

ganglion cyst

A

harmless, fluid-filled swelling on outer surface of wrist - caused by repeated minor injuries - painless, no treatment required (pg. 113)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
56
Q

epicondylitis

A

inflammation of tissues surrounding the elbow (condyle refers to the round prominence at the end of the bone) (pg. 113)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
57
Q

heel spur

A

calcium deposit in the plantar fascia near attachment to calcaneus (heel) bone (pg. 113)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
58
Q

plantar fasciitis

A

inflammation of the plantar fascia on the sole of the foot - causes foot or heel pain when walking or running (pg. 113)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
59
Q

sprain

A

injury to a joint involving stretched (wrenched) or torn LIGAMENTS (pg. 113)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
60
Q

strain

A

injury to the body of a MUSCLE or attachment of a TENDON - associated with overuse injuries (pg. 113)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
61
Q

shin splint

A

muscle tearing away from the tibia (shinbone) - can develop in anterolateral (front and side) or posteromedial (back and middle) muscles of the lower leg (pg. 113)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
62
Q

hamstring injury

A

a strain or tear on any of the three hamstring muscles that straighten the hip and bend the knee (pg. 114)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
63
Q

achilles tendinitis

A

painful inflammation of the Achilles tendon caused by excessive stress on tendon (pg. 114)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
64
Q

iliotibial band syndrome

A

ITBS: band runs from the hip bone, diagonally across the leg to the tibia. ITBS is caused by this band rubbing against bone, often by the knee (pg. 114)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
65
Q

spinal cord injury (SCI)

A

paralysis, determined by the level of the vertebra closest to the injury - occurs when a vertebra is broken and piece presses into spinal cord, or if vertebra is pushed/pulled out of alignment (pg. 114)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
66
Q

paralysis

A

loss of sensation and voluntary muscle movements in a muscle through disease or injury to its nerve supply (pg. 114)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
67
Q

myoparesis

A

weakness or slight muscular paralysis (pg. 115)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
68
Q

hemiparesis

A

slight paralysis affecting only one side of the body (pg. 115)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
69
Q

hemiplegia

A

total paralysis affecting only one side of the body - associated with stroke or brain damage (pg. 115)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
70
Q

paraplegia

A

paralysis of both legs and lower part of the body (pg. 115)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
71
Q

quadriplegia

A

paralysis of all four extremities (pg. 115)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
72
Q

cardioplegia

A

paralysis of heart muscle caused by direct blow or trauma, or induced by drugs - cardiac arrest (pg. 115)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
73
Q

deep tendon reflexes (DTR)

A

tested with a reflex hammer that is used to strike a tendon - reflex: involuntary response to a stimulus (pg. 115)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
74
Q

range of motion testing (ROM)

A

diagnostic procedure to evaluate joint mobility and muscle strength (pg. 115)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
75
Q

electromyography (EMG)

A

diagnostic test that measures electrical activity within muscle fibers in response to nerve stimulation (pg. 116)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
76
Q

electroneuromyography 111

A

nerve conduction studies - diagnostic procedure for testing and recording neuromuscular activity by electro- stimulation

77
Q

muscle biopsy

A

removal of a plug of tissue for examination (pg. 116)

78
Q

antispasmodic

A

suppresses smooth muscle contractions of the stomach, intestine, or bladder (pg. 116)

79
Q

skeletal muscle relaxant

A

relaxes certain muscles and to relieve the stiffness, pain, and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, or other muscle injuries - act on the central nervous system (pg. 116)

80
Q

neuromuscular blocker

A

drug that causes temporary paralysis by blocking the transmission of nerve stimuli to the muscles neuromuscular blocking agent (pg. 116)

81
Q

ergonomics

A

study of human factors that affect design and operations of tools and work environment (pg. 116)

82
Q

myofascial release

A

specialized soft tissue manipulation technique to ease pain of fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, movement restrictions, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, and carpal tunnel syndrome (pg. 116)

83
Q

occupational therapy

A

OT: activities to promote recovery and rehabilitation to assist patients in normalizing their ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL: bathing, grooming, eating, etc) (pg. 116)

84
Q

physical therapy

A

PT: treatment to prevent disability or restore function through use of exercise, heat, massage, and other methods to improve circulation, flexibility, and muscle strength

85
Q

therapeutic ultrasound

A

utilizes high-frequency sound waves to treat muscle injuries by generating heat deep within muscle tissue and increasing blood flow (pg. 117)

86
Q

RICE

A

Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation - most common first aid treatment of muscular injuries (pg. 117)

87
Q

fasciotomy

A

surgical incision through the fascia to relieve tension or pressure (pg. 117)

88
Q

fascioplasty

A

surgical repair of fascia (pg. 117)

89
Q

tenodesis

A

surgical suturing of the end of a tendon to the bone (pg. 117)

90
Q

tenolysis

A

the release of a tendon from adhesions (pg. 117)

91
Q

tenectomy

A

surgical resection of a portion of a tendon or tendon sheath

92
Q

tenoplasty

A

surgical repair of a tendon

93
Q

tenorrhaphy

A

surgical suturing together of the divided ends of a tendon (pg. 117)

94
Q

tenotomy

A

surgical division of a tendon for relief of a deformity caused by the abnormal shortening of a muscle

95
Q

myectomy

A

surgical excision of a portion of a muscle

96
Q

myoplasty

A

surgical repair of a muscle

97
Q

myorrhaphy

A

surgical suturing of a muscle wound (pg. 117)

98
Q

myotomy

A

surgical incision into a muscle (pg. 117)

99
Q

-lysis

A

destruction or breaking down

100
Q

frontalis

A

muscle in forehead, raises and lowers the eyebrows, also occipitofrontalis (pg. 109)

101
Q

temporalis

A

muscle moves the lower jaw up and back to close the mouth (pg. 109)

102
Q

masseter

A

muscle moves the lower jaw up to close the mouth when chewing, one of the strongest in the body (pg. 109)

103
Q

external oblique muscles

A

flex and rotate the vertebral column; flex the torso and compress the abdomen (pg. 109)

104
Q

internal oblique muscles

A

flex the spine, support the abdominal contents, help breathe, and rotate the spine (pg. 109)

105
Q

rectus abdominis

A

helps flex the trunk, assists in breathing, and supports the spine (pg. 109)

106
Q

transverse abdominis

A

located on the side of the abdomen, engaged when coughing or laughing (pg. 109)

107
Q

trapezius muscle

A

moves the head and shoulder blade (pg. 109)

108
Q

rectus femoris

A

extends the leg at the knee (pg. 109)

109
Q

quadriceps femoris

A

made up of four muscles, including the vastus lateralis and vastus medialis, which flex and extend the leg at the knee (pg. 109)

110
Q

gastrocnemius

A

calf muscle that flexes the knee and bends the foot downwoard (pg. 109)

111
Q

tenosynovitis

A

inflammation of the sheath surrounding a tendon (pg. 109)

112
Q

synov

A

synovial membrane (pg. 109)

113
Q

sarc/o

A

flesh

114
Q

ACE inhibitor

A

blocks the action of the enzyme that causes the blood vessels to contract resulting in hypertension

115
Q

anemia

A

a lower than normal number of erythrocytes in the blood

116
Q

aneurysm

A

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

117
Q

aneurysmectomy

A

the surgical removal of an aneurysm

118
Q

aneurysmorrhaphy

A

the surgical suturing of an aneurysm

119
Q

angiitis

A

the inflammation of a blood or lymph vessel

120
Q

angina

A

a condition of episodes of severe chest pain due to inadequate blood flow to the myocardium

121
Q

angiography

A

a radiographic study of the blood vessels after the injection of a contrast medium

122
Q

angiostenosis

A

the abnormal narrowing of a blood vessel

123
Q

antiarrhythmic

A

a medication administered to control irregularities of the heartbeat

124
Q

anticoagulant

A

slows coagulation and prevents new clots from forming

125
Q

antihypertensive

A

a medication administered to lower blood pressure

126
Q

aorta

A

the largest blood vessel in the body; the main trunk of the arterial system and begins from the left ventricle of the heart

127
Q

aortic semilunar valve

A

located between the left ventricle and the aorta

128
Q

aplastic anemia

A

characterized by an absence of all formed blood elements caused by the failure of blood cell production in the bone marrow

129
Q

arrhythmia

A

describes an abnormality, or the loss of the normal rhythm, of the heart

130
Q

arteriectomy

A

the surgical removal of part of an artery

131
Q

arteries

A

large blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart to all regions of the body

132
Q

angioplasty

A

a procedure in which a small balloon is used to open a partially blocked coronary artery by flattening the plaque deposit and stretching the lumen

133
Q

arterioles

A

the smaller, thinner branches of arteries that carry blood to the capillaries

134
Q

arteriosclerosis

A

any of a group of diseases characterized by thickening and the loss of elasticity of arterial walls

135
Q

artificial pacemaker

A

used primarily as treatment for bradycardia or atrial fibrillation

136
Q

aspirin

A

recommended to reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke by slightly reducing the ability of the blood to clot

137
Q

atherectomy

A

the surgical removal of plaque buildup from the interior of an artery

138
Q

atheroma

A

a deposit of plaque on or within the arterial wall

139
Q

atherosclerosis

A

hardening and narrowing of the arteries caused by a buildup of cholesterol plaque on the interior walls of the arteries

140
Q

atria

A

the two upper chambers of the heart

141
Q

atrial fibrillation

A

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

142
Q

atrioventicular node

A

located on the floor of the right atrium near the interatrial septum

143
Q

automated external defibrillator

A

designed for use by nonprofessionals in emergency situations when defibrillation is required

144
Q

bacterial endocarditis

A

an inflammation of the lining or valves of the heart caused by the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream

145
Q

basophils

A

the least common type of WBC

146
Q

beta-blocker

A

reduces the workload of the heart by slowing the rate of the heart beat

147
Q

blood

A

the fluid tissue in the body

148
Q

blood dyscrasia

A

any pathologic condition of the cellular elements of the blood

149
Q

blood gases

A

gases that are normally dissolved in the liquid portion of blood

150
Q

blood pressure

A

the measurement of the amount of systolic and diastolic pressure exerted against the walls of the arteries

151
Q

blood types

A

classified according to the presence, or absence, of certain antigens; four major blood types are A, AB, B, and O

152
Q

bradycardia

A

an abnormally slow resting heart rate

153
Q

bundle of His (HISS)

A

a group of fibers located within the interventricular septum

154
Q

calcium channel blocker agents

A

cause the heart and blood vessels to relax by decreasing the movement of calcium into the cells of these structures

155
Q

capillaries

A

the smallest blood vessels in the body

156
Q

cardiac arrest

A

an event in which the heart abruptly stops or develops a very abnormal arrhythmia that prevents it from pumping blood

157
Q

cardiac catheterization

A

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

158
Q

cardiologist

A

a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating abnormalities, diseases, and disorders of the heart

159
Q

cardiomegaly

A

the abnormal enlargement of the heart

160
Q

cardiomyopathy

A

the term used to describe all diseases of the heart muscle

161
Q

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

A

an emergency procedure for life support consisting of artificial respiration and manual external cardiac compression

162
Q

cardiovascular

A

pertaining to the heart and blood vessels

163
Q

cardiovascular system

A

consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood

164
Q

carditis

A

an inflammation of the heart

165
Q

carotid arteries

A

the major arteries that carry blood upward to the head

166
Q

carotid endarterectomy

A

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

167
Q

cholesterol

A

a fatty substance that travels through the blood and is found in all parts of the body

168
Q

cholesterol-lowering drugs

A

used to combat hyperlipidemia by reducing the undesirable cholesterol levels in the blood

169
Q

chronic venous insufficiency

A

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

170
Q

congenital heart defects

A

structural abnormalities caused by the failure of the heart to develop normally before birth

171
Q

coronary arteries

A

supply oxygen-rich blood to the myocardium

172
Q

coronary artery bypass graft

A

a piece of vein from the leg or chest is implanted on the heart to replace a blocked coronary artery and to improve the flow of blood to the heart (AKA bypass surgery)

173
Q

coronary artery disease

A

atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries that reduces the blood supply to the heart muscle

174
Q

coronary thrombosis

A

damage to the heart muscle caused by a thrombus blocking a coronary artery

175
Q

Coumadin

A

an anticoagulant administered to prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger

176
Q

deep vein thrombosis

A

the condition of having a thrombus attached to the wall of a deep vein

177
Q

defibrillation

A

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

178
Q

diastolic pressure

A

occurs when the ventricles are relaxed; the lowest pressure against the walls of an artery

179
Q

digital subtraction angiography

A

combines angiography with computerized components to clarify the view of the area of interest by removing the soft tissue and bones from the images

180
Q

digitalis

A

strengthens the contraction of the heart muscle, slows the heart rate, and helps eliminate fluid from body tissues

181
Q

diuretic

A

administered to stimulate the kidneys to increase the secretion of urine to rid the body of excess sodium and water

182
Q

duplex ultrasound

A

a diagnostic procedure to image the structures of the blood vessels and the flow of blood through these vessels

183
Q

electrocardiogram

A

a record of the electrical activity of the myocardium

184
Q

electrodardiography

A

the noninvasive process of recording the electrical activity of the myocardium

185
Q

embolism

A

the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus

186
Q

embolus

A

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

187
Q

endocarditis

A

an inflammation of the inner lining of the heart

188
Q

endocardium

A

the inner lining of the heart

Northview HOSA Bowl 2015 (35 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions