Stedman's Cardiovascular System Flashcards
lower pointed end of the heart
apex
MI
myocardial infarction
structures that carry or transport blood
blood vessels
inflammation of the endocardium
endocarditis
use of defibrillation or drugs to restore the heart’s rhythm
cardioversion
rapid, regular contractions of the atria and ventricles
flutter
inflammation of the valves of the heart
cardiovalvulitis
surgical repair of a vessel
angioplasty
varic/o
twisted (usually of a vein)
insertion of a catheter with an attached camera to visualize a structure or vessel
angioscopy
excision of a lymph node
lymphadenectomy
surgical repair of a valve
valvuloplasty
inflammation of a valve of the heart
cardiovalvulitis
pertaining to the heart and blood vessels
cardiovascular
BP
blood pressure
surgical removal of an embolus or blood clot, usually with the catheter
embolectomy
How many chambers and valves work together to keep blood flowing in one direction?
Four
middle muscular layer of the heart
myocardium
blood clot
thrombus
abnormal condition of clotting
thrombosis
inflammation of the heart muscle
myocarditis
sudden
paroxysmal
inflammation of the pericardial sac around the heart
pericarditis
ECG, EKG
process of recording the heart’s electrical activity
substance that reduces blood clotting
anticoagulant
pertaining to destruction or breakdown
-lytic
heart and blood vessels carrying oxygen and nutrients to body cells and carrying away waste
cardiovascular system
ASHD
arteriosclerotic heart disease
wall of tissue separating the right side of the heart from the left side
septum