Terms (Cardiovascular) Flashcards
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Primary/essential hypertension
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cause of hypertension is unknown
2
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L heart failure
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refers to the failure of the left ventricle, which increases the pressure in the lungs, causing pulmonary hypertension
3
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R heart failure
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refers to the failure of the right ventricle, which can cause organomegaly
4
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Atrial fibrillation (AFib)
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Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often rapid heart rate that can increase your risk of strokes, heart failure, and other heart-related complications.
5
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Megaloblastic anemia
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underdeveloped RBC is released into the blood. RBC is released too early
