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Stedman's Cardiovascular System Flashcards

1
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lower pointed end of the heart

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apex

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2
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MI

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myocardial infarction

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3
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structures that carry or transport blood

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blood vessels

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4
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inflammation of the endocardium

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endocarditis

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5
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use of defibrillation or drugs to restore the heart’s rhythm

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cardioversion

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6
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rapid, regular contractions of the atria and ventricles

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flutter

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7
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inflammation of the valves of the heart

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cardiovalvulitis

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8
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surgical repair of a vessel

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angioplasty

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9
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varic/o

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twisted (usually of a vein)

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10
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insertion of a catheter with an attached camera to visualize a structure or vessel

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angioscopy

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11
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excision of a lymph node

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lymphadenectomy

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12
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surgical repair of a valve

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valvuloplasty

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13
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inflammation of a valve of the heart

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cardiovalvulitis

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14
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pertaining to the heart and blood vessels

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cardiovascular

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15
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BP

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blood pressure

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16
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surgical removal of an embolus or blood clot, usually with the catheter

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embolectomy

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17
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How many chambers and valves work together to keep blood flowing in one direction?

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Four

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18
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middle muscular layer of the heart

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myocardium

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19
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blood clot

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thrombus

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20
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abnormal condition of clotting

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thrombosis

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21
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inflammation of the heart muscle

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myocarditis

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22
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sudden

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paroxysmal

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23
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inflammation of the pericardial sac around the heart

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pericarditis

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24
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ECG, EKG

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process of recording the heart’s electrical activity

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25
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substance that reduces blood clotting

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anticoagulant

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26
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pertaining to destruction or breakdown

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-lytic

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27
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heart and blood vessels carrying oxygen and nutrients to body cells and carrying away waste

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cardiovascular system

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28
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ASHD

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arteriosclerotic heart disease

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29
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wall of tissue separating the right side of the heart from the left side

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septum

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30
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DVT

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deep vein thrombosis

31
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forcible irregular heartbeat felt by the patient

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palpitation

32
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large vein carrying blood to the heart from the upper body

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superior vena cava

33
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brady-

34
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pertaining to the thorax

35
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pertaining to both arteries and veins

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arteriovenous

36
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edema due to a blocked lymph node or vessel

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lymphedema

37
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enlargement of the lower extremities due to blockage of limp vessels commonly caused by filarial worms (filariae)

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elephantiasis

38
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TEE

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transesophageal echocardiography

39
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narrowing of the aortic valve opening

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aortic stenosis

40
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process of recording the aorta after the injection of a dye

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aortography

41
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son/o

42
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heart valve between the left ventricle and aorta

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aortic valve

43
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incision into a lymph node

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lymphadenotomy

44
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lower pumping chamber of the heart

45
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disease of a lymph node

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lymphadenopathy

46
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backward movement of the mitral valve cusps allowing for regurgitation

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mitral valve prolapse

47
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MRI of the heart and blood vessels with an injection of a dye

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magnetic resonance angiography

48
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upper receiving chamber of the heart

49
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-ectasia

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stretching, dilation

50
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abnormal heart sound

51
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inefficiency of cardiac circulation causing edema and pulmonary congestion

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congestive heart failure

52
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How many layers of tissue are in the heart?

53
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inflammation of a vein formation of a clot

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thrombophlebitis

54
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narrowing of a vessel

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angiostenosis

55
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advancement of a cardiac catheter with the balloon attachment that can be inflated a the site of stenosis, thereby enlarging the lumen

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percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty

56
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interior space of a vessel

57
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dilation of an artery, usually due to a weakness in the wall

58
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inner lining of the heart

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endocardium

59
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cramping of the lower leg muscles usually caused by lack of blood flow

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intermittent claudication

60
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enlargement of the heart

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cardiomegaly

61
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carry blood away from the heart

62
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blood test used to measure the level of a protein that is released in the blood when myocardial cells die

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cardiac troponin

63
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hardening of the arteries

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arteriosclerosis

64
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sac around the heart that facilitates movement when beating

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pericardium

65
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PVC

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premature ventricular contraction

66
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blockage of a coronary vessel often leading to a myocardial infaraction

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coronary occulsion

67
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chest pain or pressure resulting from lack of blood flow to the myocardium

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angina pectoris

68
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narrowing of the aorta causing hypertension, ventricular strain, and ischemia

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coarctation of the aorta

69
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device used to measure blood pressure

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sphygmomanometer

70
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compression of the heart to an increase of fluid in the pericardium

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cardiac tamponade

71
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technique used to measure the velocity of blood flow

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doppler sonography

72
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outer lining of the heart

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epicardium

73
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listening to body sounds

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auscultation

74
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instrument of auscultation

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stethoscope

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