Pathology Of The Heart

Question 0

Bradycardia/Heart Block (atrioventricular block)

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Failure of proper conduction of impulses from the SA node through the AV node to the atrioventricular bundle.

Question 1

Arrhythmias

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Abnormal heart rhythms (dysrhythmias)

Question 2

Flutter

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Rapid but regular contractions, usually of the atria.

Question 3

Fibrillation

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Very rapid, random, inefficient, and irregular contractions of the heart. (350 beats or more per minute)

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Congenital heart disease

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Abnormalities in the heart at birth

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Coarctation of the aorta

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Narrowing of the aorta

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Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

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Passageway between the aorta and the pulmonary artery remains open after birth

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Septal defects

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Small holes in the wall between the atria or the ventricles

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Tetralogy of Fallot

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Congenital malformation involving 4 distinct heart defects

Question 9

Congestive heart failure (CHF)

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Heart is unable to pump its required amount of blood

Question 10

Coronary artery disease (CAD)

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Disease of the arteries surrounding the heart

Question 11

Endocarditis

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Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart

Question 12

Hypertensive heart disease

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High blood pressure affecting the heart

Question 13

Mitral valve prolapse (MVP)

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Improper closure of the mitral valve

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Murmur

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Extra heart sound, heard between normal beats

Question 15

Pericarditis

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Inflammations of the membrane surrounding the heart

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Rheumatic heart disease

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Heart disease caused by rheumatic fever

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Aneurysm

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Local widening of an arterial wall

Question 18

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

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Blood clot (thrombus) forms in a large vein, usually in a lower limb.

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Hypertension (HTN)

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High blood pressure

Question 20

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)

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Blockage of arteries carrying blood to legs, arms, kidneys, and other organs

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Raynaud disease

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Recurrent episodes of pallor and cyanosis primarily in fingers and toes

Question 22

Varicose veins

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Abnormally swollen and twisted veins, usually occurring in the legs