Module 4 - L3 Cardiovascular Pathology, Tests, and Procedures Flashcards
arrythmia
an irregular heartbeat
atherosclerosis
a hardening of the artery with fatty deposits
catheter
a small tube inserted into a major blood vessel to test the blood flow of the heart
depolarization
loss in difference of charge between the inside and outside of the plasma membrane of a muscle cell
electrocardiography
a procedure that measures electrical activity in the heart
embolus
a mass that travels in the bloodstream
endarterectomy
a procedure in which the site of damage is opened and plaque is removed
infarct
a type of necrosis that affects heart muscle tissue
ischemia
a reduction of blood flow in the body
repolarization
a change in the membrane resting potential of a muscle cell that allows it to relax rather than contract
pacemakers
small devices that aid in restoring a regular heartbeat
myocardial infarction
a condition known as a heart attack that results in the death of heart muscle tissue
stent
a small mesh tube that keeps vessels open
thrombus
a blood clot in the body
