Stedman's Cardiovascular System Flashcards

1
Q

lower pointed end of the heart

A

apex

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2
Q

MI

A

myocardial infarction

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3
Q

structures that carry or transport blood

A

blood vessels

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4
Q

inflammation of the endocardium

A

endocarditis

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5
Q

use of defibrillation or drugs to restore the heart’s rhythm

A

cardioversion

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6
Q

rapid, regular contractions of the atria and ventricles

A

flutter

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7
Q

inflammation of the valves of the heart

A

cardiovalvulitis

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8
Q

surgical repair of a vessel

A

angioplasty

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9
Q

varic/o

A

twisted (usually of a vein)

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10
Q

insertion of a catheter with an attached camera to visualize a structure or vessel

A

angioscopy

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11
Q

excision of a lymph node

A

lymphadenectomy

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12
Q

surgical repair of a valve

A

valvuloplasty

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13
Q

inflammation of a valve of the heart

A

cardiovalvulitis

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14
Q

pertaining to the heart and blood vessels

A

cardiovascular

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15
Q

BP

A

blood pressure

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16
Q

surgical removal of an embolus or blood clot, usually with the catheter

A

embolectomy

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17
Q

How many chambers and valves work together to keep blood flowing in one direction?

A

Four

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18
Q

middle muscular layer of the heart

A

myocardium

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19
Q

blood clot

A

thrombus

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20
Q

abnormal condition of clotting

A

thrombosis

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21
Q

inflammation of the heart muscle

A

myocarditis

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22
Q

sudden

A

paroxysmal

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23
Q

inflammation of the pericardial sac around the heart

A

pericarditis

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24
Q

ECG, EKG

A

process of recording the heart’s electrical activity

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25
Q

substance that reduces blood clotting

A

anticoagulant

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26
Q

pertaining to destruction or breakdown

A

-lytic

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27
Q

heart and blood vessels carrying oxygen and nutrients to body cells and carrying away waste

A

cardiovascular system

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28
Q

ASHD

A

arteriosclerotic heart disease

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29
Q

wall of tissue separating the right side of the heart from the left side

A

septum

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30
Q

DVT

A

deep vein thrombosis

31
Q

forcible irregular heartbeat felt by the patient

A

palpitation

32
Q

large vein carrying blood to the heart from the upper body

A

superior vena cava

33
Q

brady-

A

slow

34
Q

pertaining to the thorax

A

thoracic

35
Q

pertaining to both arteries and veins

A

arteriovenous

36
Q

edema due to a blocked lymph node or vessel

A

lymphedema

37
Q

enlargement of the lower extremities due to blockage of limp vessels commonly caused by filarial worms (filariae)

A

elephantiasis

38
Q

TEE

A

transesophageal echocardiography

39
Q

narrowing of the aortic valve opening

A

aortic stenosis

40
Q

process of recording the aorta after the injection of a dye

A

aortography

41
Q

son/o

A

sound

42
Q

heart valve between the left ventricle and aorta

A

aortic valve

43
Q

incision into a lymph node

A

lymphadenotomy

44
Q

lower pumping chamber of the heart

A

ventricle

45
Q

disease of a lymph node

A

lymphadenopathy

46
Q

backward movement of the mitral valve cusps allowing for regurgitation

A

mitral valve prolapse

47
Q

MRI of the heart and blood vessels with an injection of a dye

A

magnetic resonance angiography

48
Q

upper receiving chamber of the heart

A

atrium

49
Q

-ectasia

A

stretching, dilation

50
Q

abnormal heart sound

A

murmur

51
Q

inefficiency of cardiac circulation causing edema and pulmonary congestion

A

congestive heart failure

52
Q

How many layers of tissue are in the heart?

A

3

53
Q

inflammation of a vein formation of a clot

A

thrombophlebitis

54
Q

narrowing of a vessel

A

angiostenosis

55
Q

advancement of a cardiac catheter with the balloon attachment that can be inflated a the site of stenosis, thereby enlarging the lumen

A

percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty

56
Q

interior space of a vessel

A

lumen

57
Q

dilation of an artery, usually due to a weakness in the wall

A

aneurysm

58
Q

inner lining of the heart

A

endocardium

59
Q

cramping of the lower leg muscles usually caused by lack of blood flow

A

intermittent claudication

60
Q

enlargement of the heart

A

cardiomegaly

61
Q

carry blood away from the heart

A

arteries

62
Q

blood test used to measure the level of a protein that is released in the blood when myocardial cells die

A

cardiac troponin

63
Q

hardening of the arteries

A

arteriosclerosis

64
Q

sac around the heart that facilitates movement when beating

A

pericardium

65
Q

PVC

A

premature ventricular contraction

66
Q

blockage of a coronary vessel often leading to a myocardial infaraction

A

coronary occulsion

67
Q

chest pain or pressure resulting from lack of blood flow to the myocardium

A

angina pectoris

68
Q

narrowing of the aorta causing hypertension, ventricular strain, and ischemia

A

coarctation of the aorta

69
Q

device used to measure blood pressure

A

sphygmomanometer

70
Q

compression of the heart to an increase of fluid in the pericardium

A

cardiac tamponade

71
Q

technique used to measure the velocity of blood flow

A

doppler sonography

72
Q

outer lining of the heart

A

epicardium

73
Q

listening to body sounds

A

auscultation

74
Q

instrument of auscultation

A

stethoscope