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aa.

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an abbreviation for the arteries

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AAA

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abdominal aortic aneurism (enlargement of the aorta)

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Abdominal Aorta

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the section of the aorta that descends through the diaphragm and into the abdomen

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ABI

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ankle-brachial index (ratio of the bp in the ankle to the bp in the brachium or upper arm)

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ABO

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the general classification of blood types (A, AB, B, or O)

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aBP

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arterial blood pressure (pressure measured by a cuff that tightens around the upper arm)

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AC

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anticoagulant

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Acanthocytes

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erythrocytes that have spiny projections on their bodies (thorny look)

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Accelerated Idioventricular Rhythm

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an automatic ectopic ventricular rhythm that produces a ventricular rate of about 50-100 bpm

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ACE

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angiotensin-converting enzyme (controls the volume of fluids throughout the body)

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ACE Inhibitor

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a drug that will lower blood pressure levels by inhibiting ACE production (allows blood flow to increase)

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Acebutolol

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a beta blocker drug that treats hypertension

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ACLS

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advanced cardio life support

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Adams-Stokes Syndrome

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a condition caused by the heart being partially blocked

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Adenoid

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an enlarged portion of the lymphatic tissue found behind the back of the nose or throat

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Advanced Cardiac Life Support

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a form of support that requires advanced treatments to help control significant cardiovascular episodes

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AED

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automated external defibrillator (a device will produce an electric shock to the heart)

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Afib/ AF

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atrial fibrillation (condition is noted by an irregular heart rate/ rate may be elevated and causes poor blood flow)

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Afibrogenemia

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a condition noted by a lack of fibrinogen in the blood (blood will not clot)

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AHF

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anti hemophilic factor (compound is a protein responsible for blood clotting)

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AIHA

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autoimmune hemolytic anemia (red blood cells are destroyed faster than they are produced)

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AIVR

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accelerated idioventricular rhythm (40-120 bpm)

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Alprostadil

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a vasodilator agent (the drug increases peripheral blood flow)

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AMI

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acute myocardial infarction (heart attack)

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Anacrotism

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a secondary notch that develops in the pulse curve

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Anaerobic

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activity in the heart that occurs without oxygen

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Anemia

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a condition where the blood does no include enough hemoglobin or erythrocytes (blood cells will appear misshapen)

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Aneurysm

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a condition where a blood vessel wall dilates

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Angina Pectoris

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chest pains that develop in the heart muscle (due to a lack of blood being supplied to the muscle)

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Angiocardiography

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a radiographic test on the heart and vessels in the area

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Angiography

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a procedure where a blood vessel is repaired (the vessel is widened after it has become narrow)

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Angioscope

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an endoscope that enters the body to review the insides of blood vessels

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Angiostenosis

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a condition where a blood vessel narrows

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Angiostensis

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a series of peptides in the blood that cause hypertension and constriction veins

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Ankle Brachial Index

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a measure of the ratio between the systolic bp in the ankle and the same measure in the arm

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Anticoagulants

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drugs that prevent blood clotting (body’s clotting time will decrease)

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Antifibrinolytic

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an agent that prevents a blood clot from breaking down

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Antihypertensive

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a drug that reduces blood pressure levels to alleviate hypertension

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Aorta

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a series of arteries that start at the left ventricle of the heart

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Aortic Aneurysm

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a dilation found in the aortic wall (a sac or balloon-like appearance)

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Aortic Coarctation

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a congenital heart issue where the aorta becomes narrow (prevents the body from being able to handle blood flow correctly)

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Aortic Stenosis

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a condition where the aortic valve opening becomes narrow (blood is unable to flow from the left ventricle to the aorta as usual)

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Aortic Valve

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a valve between the aorta and left ventricle

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44
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Aortic Valve Regurgitation

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a condition where the aortic valve fails and blood flows into the left ventricle from the aorta

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APA

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anti pernicious anemia factor

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Aplastic Anemia

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a form of anemia where the bone marrow cannot produce enough blood elements

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Arrhythmia

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a condition where the heart’s beating rhythm becomes abnormal

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Arterial Blood Gas

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a gas that will test oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH levels in the blood

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Artery

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a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart

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Arterioles

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smaller arteries found between the muscular arteries and the capillaries

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Arteriolosclerosis

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a condition where the walls of the arteries come thick

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Arteriosclerosis

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an occurrence of the arterial walls becoming thick and may become stuf

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Arteriostenosis

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an event where the artery walls become narrow

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Arteritis

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inflammation in the arteries

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AS

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aortic stenosis

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56
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ASD

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atrial septal defect (a birth defect that causes a hole to develop in the atria)

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Asystole

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a lack of cardiac functionality in the heart

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Atherectomy

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a procedure where a catheter removes plaque from the arteries

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Atherosclerosis

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a condition where the arterial walls have lost their elasticity due to plaque developing in the area

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Atorvastatin

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a drug that reduced cholesterol levels in the blood

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Atria

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the upper chambers of the heart (receive blood flow from the body)

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Atrial Flutter

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an irregular heart rhythm

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Atrioventricular Node

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a series of muscle fibers around the bottom part of the right atrium (regulate the production of electrical signals to the ventricles)

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Atrium

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one of the two upper chambers in the heart

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AUL

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acute differentiated leukemia

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Auscultation

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the use of a stethoscope to hear sounds from the heart or other organs for diagnosis

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Avascular

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a part of the body that is not receiving enough blood

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AVB

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atrioventricular block

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AVR

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accelerated ventricular rhythm (faster ventricular rhythm than expected)

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70
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Bacteremia

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a condition where bacteria can be found in the blood

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71
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Bacterial Endocarditis

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inflammation within the lining o the heart or its valves

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Baroreceptor

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a nerve ending in the heart that is sensitive to blood pressure changes

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73
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Basophils

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a series of leukocytes that are common in an inflammatory response

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BBB

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bundle branch block

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75
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BCLS

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basic cardiac life support

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76
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Beta-Blocker

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a drug that will slow the body’s heart rate

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Blood Cell

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a cell that is found in the blood

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78
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Blood Clot

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a mass that is formed in the body due to coagulation

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Blood Coagulation

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a process where various blood factors interact w/ each other (the result is a blood clot)

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Blood Plasma

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the liquid part of blood

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81
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Blood Pressure

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a measure of the pressure of the blood around the arteries and veins

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Blood Vessels

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any kind of vessel responsible for transferring blood throughout the body

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83
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Bone Marrow

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a tissue that is found inside bone cavities (responsible for producing all types of blood cells)

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BPd

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diastolic blood pressure

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BPs

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systolic blood pressure (is the pressure in the arteries as the heart muscle contracts)

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Brachial Artery

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an artery that branches off the axillary artery (leads to the radial and ulnar arteries)

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Bradycardia

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an arythmie that occurs when the heart rate goes below 50 bpm (slow heart rate)

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Bruit

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a murmur that is heard when the carotid artery takes in more blood pressure than expected

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Bundle Branch Block

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a heart blockage where electrical signals to the ventricles are not moving properly

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Bundle of HIS

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cells that will cause electrical impulses to move from the atrioventricular node and then to the ventricles

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CABG

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coronary artery bypass graft

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CADE

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coronary artery disease

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Calcium Channel Blocker

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a drug that prevents calcium influx from developing in cellular membranes

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Capillaries

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smaller blood vessels that transport nutrients and oxygen to the cells

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Capillary Fragility

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a measure of how likely capillaries are to rupture or become damaged due to stress

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Catheterization

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a process where a catheter is inserted into the heart tissue as a means of identifying conditions

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Cardiac Tamponade

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a compression developing in the heart due to fluid buildup

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Cardiomegaly

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heard enlargement

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99
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Cardiomyopathy

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disease of the heart muscle

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100
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

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a procedure that entails manual heart massaging from outside the body and added mouth-to-mouth respirations

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Cardiotoxin

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an outside compound that damages the heart

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Carditis

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inflammation of the heart

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103
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Carotid Arteries

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arteries in the neck that move blood to the head

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104
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Carotid Bruit

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a murmur that may be felt on the carotid artery

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105
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Carotid Stenosis

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narrowing of the carotid artery

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Cavogram

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an angiogram of the vena cava

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CBC

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complete blood count (measure of the approximate number of blood cells that appear in a sample)

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Celiac Artery

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the artery that appears from the abdominal aorta (leads to the left gastric artery and the splenic artery)

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Central Line

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an IV line that is inserted into a ventral vein in the body

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Centrifuge

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a material that will rotate an item in a fixed axis

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Cerebrovascular Disorder

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a condition that causes blood to not flow to the brain

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112
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CHB

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complete heart block

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113
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CHF

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congestive heart failure (the heart struggles to pump blood)

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114
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Circle of Willis

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a vascular network that appears around the base part of the brain (supplies blood to this region)

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Clot

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an insoluble mass that develops in a blood vessel that keeps blood from flowing properly

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116
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CoAg

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coarctation of the aorta

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117
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Congenital Heart Defect

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a heart condition that is present at birth

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118
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Congestive Heart Failure

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a condition where the heart is unable to pump blood properly

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119
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Coronary Artery

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the artery that moves blood from the aorta to the heart muscles

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120
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Coronary Artery Disease

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a condition where the blood flow through the coronary artery is reduced (fat deposits form as plaques in the coronary artery)

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121
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Coronary Occlusion

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a lack of blood flow moving through a coronary artery

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122
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Coronary Thrombosis

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clotting of the blood in the coronary artery

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123
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Coumadin

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a medication that prevents blood clots from developing

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124
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CVP

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central venous pressure

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125
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DBP

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diastolic blood pressure

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126
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Defibrillation

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a process where an electrical device helps produce an electric shock to the heart

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127
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Diastole

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the heart rhythm that develops as the ventricles relax

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128
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DIC

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disseminated intravascular coagulation

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129
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Dicrotic

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a heartbeat that develops w/ 2 peaks

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130
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Digitalis

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a medicine that reduces the heart rate by improving heart contractions

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131
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Diuretics

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medications that promote urination, thus reducing blood pressure

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Ebstein Anomaly

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a congenital heart defect that can be noticed by the third and fourth heart sounds

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ECG

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electrocardiogram

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Ectopic Beats

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heartbeats that develop from electrical impulses

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Ejection Click

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a clicking sound that appears during auscultation

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EKG

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electrocardiogram

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Elliptocytosis

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a condition where the body has more elliptical red cells in the blood than usual

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Embolectomy

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an emergency procedure to remove a clot from the body

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Embolism

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a blockage in the blood vessel produced by a blood clot or other issues in the bloodstream

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Endarterectomy

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a surgical procedure where the plaque in the lining of the artery is removed

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Endarteritis

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inflammation inside the heart lining

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Endocarditis

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inflammation of the endocardium

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Endocardium

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the inside layer of the heart

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Endothelium

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a layer of tissue that lines the heart, blood vessels, and other cavities in the body

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Eosinophil

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a white blood cell responsible for fighting diseases

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Epicardium

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the inside layer of the pericardium

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Erythroblasts

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an immature red blood cell

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Erythrocyte

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a red blood cell

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Erythroid

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a reddish tone in the blood cell

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Erythromelalgia

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a condition that develops when the arteries are not functioning or forming correctly

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Erythropoietin

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a hormone produced by the kidneys responsible for producing red blood cells

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Fibrillation

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twitching of the muscle fibers

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Fibrin

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a protein generated by blood clotting

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Fibrinogen

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a blood plasma protein that comes from the liver that helps clot blood

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Hematocrit

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a measure of red blood cells and their volume to the total amount of blood

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HDL

A

high-density lipoprotein

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Heart Arrest

A

when the heartbeat stops

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Heart Block

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a blockage of cardiac impulses

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Heart Failure

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the inability of the heart to pump enough blood for the body’s functionality

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Heart Murmur

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a sound that develops from vibrations generated by blood flowing in the heart

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Heart Septum

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a structure in the atrium septum that appears between the atria

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Heart Valve

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a tissue that keeps blood from moving from the ventricles to the atria

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Hemangioma

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a birthmark that develops due to blood vessels being formed near the skin

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Hematocrit

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the percentage of red blood cells by volume in a sample

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Hemochromatosis

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a condition where the body absorbs an excessive amount of iron, thus causing organ damage

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Hemoglobin

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proteins that carry oxygen in red blood cells

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Hemorrhage

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bleeding in a vessel

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Hemostasis

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a process where the body suddenly stops a hemorrhage

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Heparin

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an anticoagulant

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Hydremia

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excessive water in the blood

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Hyperlipidemia

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a condition where the blood has excess fats or lipids

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Hypernatremia

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a condition where the blood has excess sodium

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Hyperphosphatemia

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when blood has high phosphate totals

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Hypertension

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a condition noted by high blood pressure

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Hypertriglyceridemia

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when the blood has high triglyceride levels

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Hypoglycemia

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low calcium in the blood

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Hypokalemia

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low potassium in the blood

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Hyponatremia

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a lack of sodium in the blood often caused by an excess total of body fluids

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Hyperfusion

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lack of blood flow to an organ

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Hypotension

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low bp

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Hypovolemia

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low volume of blood circulation (the blood plasma level is too low)

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Iilac Artery

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a large artery developing from the abdominal aorta

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Infarction

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a condition where tissues die due to a lack of oxygen

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Intracranial Embolism

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blockage of a blood vessel in the skull

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Ischemia

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hypo perfusion is when blood vessels are obstructed (this condition prevents oxygen from moving properly)

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Ischemic Heart Disease

A

chest pains that occur due to the heart not receiving blood

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Jugular Vein

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a vein in the neck that moves blood from the brain to the heart

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JVD

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jugular venous distention (pressure increases causing a bulging effect)

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JVP

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jugular venous pulse

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LDL

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low-density lipoprotein (the protein helps move fat molecules throughout the bloodstream)

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Leukemia

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cancer of the blood

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Leukocyte

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a white blood cell

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Lymphocyte

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a white blood cell that assists the body’s general immune response to an infection

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MAP

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mean arterial pressure

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MCH

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mean corpuscular hemoglobin (the mass of the hemoglobin for each red blood cell)

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MCV

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mean corpuscular volume (average volume of red blood cells)

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Megaloblastic Anemia

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a form of anemia where the red blood cell count is low due to the body having too many large red blood cells

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Megaloblast

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a red blood cell precursor that is very large in size

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Microvessels

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smaller blood vessels that are only visible through a microscope

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Mitral Stenosis

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a condition where the mitral valve narrows

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Mitral Valve

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a valve that appears between the left atrium and ventricle

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Mitral Valve Prolapse

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a condition where the mitral valve appears to protrude slightly (blood may flow back into the heart due to the condition)

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Mitral Valve Stenosis

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when the mitral valve becomes narrow

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Monocyte

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a leukocyte that assists white blood cells in removing old tissues and with clearing out cancer cells

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MRA

A

magnetic resonance angiography

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Myelodysplastic Syndrome

A

a cancer form where the blood cells that have not formed properly (the blood cells in the bone marrow are not functioning properly)

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Myocardial Infarction

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the death of heart tissue to a lack of blood (may also be called a heart attack)

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Myocardial Ischemia

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a condition where the cardiac function stops due to blood flow not moving to the muscle tissue in the heart

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Myocarditis

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inflammation of the heart muscle, usually due to infection

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Myocardium

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the heart muscle

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Neovascularization

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the body’s natural production of blood cells

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Neutropenia

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a decline in the number or neutrophils needed to allow blood to flow

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Neutrophils

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white blood cells respond to infections

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Nitroglycerin

A

a medication that may help dilate veins and control angina pectoris

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Normotensive

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a condition where the patient has a normal blood pressure rate

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Occlusion

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when a blood vessel is blocked

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P Wave

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a wave noticed in a heart readout (wave will note atrial depolarization)

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PAC

A

premature atrial contraction

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Pacemaker

A

a device that may be implanted in a patients body that produces electric impulses to trigger regular heart functionality

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PAD

A

peripheral arterial disease

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PAF

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platelet-activating factor

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Palpation

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a process where the fingers are used on a patient’s chest during an exam

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Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia

A

an irregular heartbeat that causes the heart rate to increase

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Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia

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a rapid heartbeat may occur suddenly without prediction

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Patent Ductus Arteriosus

A

an extra blood vessel that appears after birth

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Perfusion

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the process where blood is delivered to the capillaries

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Pericardial Effusion

A

the development of fluid within the pericardium

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Pericardial Fluid

A

watery fluid develops in the serous and visceral pericardium around the heart

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Pericardial Friction Rub

A

an added sound that may be the heart in pericarditis

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Pericardiocentesis

A

a puncture in the pericardium that causes fluid to leak from the area

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Pericarditis

A

inflammation of the pericardium

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Pericardium

A

the thin sac that covers the heart

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Periphlebitis

A

inflammation of tissues surrounding a vein

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Pernicious Anemia

A

anemia caused by lack of cobalamin or vitamin B12, also known as Addison’s anemia

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Phlebography

A

a review of veins in the body, particularly in the legs

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Phlebotomy

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a process used for drawing blood from the vein for testing purpose

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Phonocardiogram

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a review of the heart sound amplitude

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Plaque

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a fatty development on an atrial wall

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Plasma

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the liquid part of the blood

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Platelet

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a part of the blood that will clot to keep blood vessels from leaking

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Pleocytosis

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a high number of cells found in cerebrospinal fluid

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Polymorphonuclear

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a condition where the number of white blood cells in the body is abnormally high

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PNH

A

paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria

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Polycythemia

A

a rise in the number of red blood cells in the body

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Profunda

A

blood vessels that are inside the body tissue that need to be served

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PSVT

A

paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia

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PTCA

A

percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty

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PTT

A

partial thromboplastin time

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Pulmonary Artery

A

an artery that moves blood from the right ventricle to the lungs

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Pulmonary Circulation

A

the movement of blood in the lungs

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Pulmonary Valve

A

a valve that appears where the right ventricle meets with the pulmonary artery

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Pulmonary Valve Regurgitation

A

the flow of blood back from the pulmonary artery to the right ventricular artery

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Pulmonary Valve Stenosis

A

a narrowing of the pulmonary valve

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Pulmonary Vein

A

a vein that moves oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the heart’s left atrium

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Pulse

A

an analysis of how well blood is pumping

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Purkinje Fiber

A

a muscle fiber in the heart that assists in producing the cardiac impulses from the atrioventricular node to the ventricles, thus allowing the muscle to contract

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PVC

A

premature ventricular contraction

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Pylethrombosis

A

thrombosis developing in the portal vein or the associated branches

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QRS Complex

A

a review of an EKG that identifies ventricular functionality and cases where the vein is not functioning as effectively as usual

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Radial Artery

A

an artery that starts in the forearm and ends around the brachial artery

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Raynaud’s Disease

A

a condition where the body may feel numb in some cases

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RBC

A

red blood cell count

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Reperfusion

A

the restoration of blood to ischemic tissue

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Restenosis

A

when stenosis occurs in an artery following proper treatment

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Reticulocyte

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a new red blood cell that has not yet developed a nucleus

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Rhesus Factor

A

a protein on the surface of a red blood system

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Rheumatic Heart Disease

A

a condition that is caused following rheumatic fever

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S-T Segment

A

a segment that appears on an EKG that identify the timing between ventricular depolarization and repolarization

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S1-4

A

a heart sound that mat be heard in a test

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Semilunar Valve

A

the pulmonary or aortic valve

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Sepsis

A

a condition that develops when the immune system produces an excess reaction to an infection

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Septal Defect

A

a hole found in the septum

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Septicemia

A

an infection in the blood, or bacterium

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Septic Shock

A

sepsis that develops alongside hypotension

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Sinoatrial Node

A

a mass of muscle fibers found in the right atrium

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Serum

A

the blood plasma that appears after clotting proteins are removed

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Sick Sinus Syndrome

A

a concern suggesting that the sinus node is not functioning well enough to allow a natural pace-making functions of the heart

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Sickle Cell Anemia

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a form of anemia that is inherited and the red blood cells become rough in texture and will stick to one another and will be shaped like sickles

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Sinoatrial Block

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an electrical impulses that develops in the sinoatrial node

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Sinoatrial Node

A

a series of muscle fibers found in the cardiac muscle

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Sinus Rhythm

A

a heart rhythm identified through an EKG reading

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Souffle

A

a blowing sound that may be heard through a stethoscope

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Spherocyte

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a small red blood cell with an excess amount of hemoglobin

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Spherocytosis

A

a blood disorder identified by small red blood cells

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Splenic Artery

A

a large branch in the celiac trunk

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Stasis

A

a lack of blood or other important fluids in the body

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Stent

A

a small tube that expands arteries particularly narrowed ones

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Stress Test

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a test that identifies how well the patient’s bp, heart rate, and other cardiovascular functions are operating

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Stroke

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a condition caused by a lack of blood functioning in the brain

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Stroke Volume

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a measure of blood pumped from a ventricle in one heartbeat

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest

A

a sudden lack of cardiac activity

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Supraventricular Tachycardia

A

when the heart rate is faster above the lower chambers

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Syncope

A

fainting caused by a lack of blood in the brain

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Systole

A

a point in heart contraction that occurs as blood moves from the systemic circulatory system into the lungs

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Systolic BP

A

a measurement of the blood pressure as the heartbeats

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Systolic Murmur

A

a heart murmur that takes place during heart contraction

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Thrombocyte

A

platelet

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Thrombocytopenia

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a drop in the number of blood platelets in the blood

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Thrombocytosis

A

an excess amount of platelets in the blood tissue

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Thrombolysis

A

a treatment process used to dissolve clots in the blood vessels to prevent organs from being damaged

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Thrombolytic

A

the process of breaking up a thrombus

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Thrombophilia

A

a condition where the body is at an elevated risk of developing thrombosis

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Thrombosis

A

the development of a blood clot in a vessel

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Torsafes De Pointes

A

a form of tachycardia that develops with a long QT interval

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Tourniquet

A

a band that compresses a blood vessel

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Toxemia

A

also known as blood poisoning

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Transfusion

A

a process where blood is transferred from one person to another

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Tricuspid Valve

A

a heart valve between the right atrium and ventricle

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Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation

A

when the tricuspid valve fails to prevent blood from moving back from the right atrium from the right ventricle

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Tricuspid Valve Stenosis

A

when the opening to the tricuspid valve narrows

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Trigeminy

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a condition where the EKG reveals three unique beat patterns

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VAD

A

venous assist device (a tube that is inserted in a large vein)

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Valsalva Maneuver

A

a test where a person will attempt to exhale while one’s airway is closed

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Varicose Vein

A

an enlarged vein that regularly appears in the leg

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Vascular

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replacing to a blood vessel

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Vasculitis

A

inflammation in a blood vessel

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Vasoconstriction

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when the blood vessel narrows from the muscular wall contracting into the vessels

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Vasoconstrictor

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drugs that will cause the blood vessels to constrict or narrow

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Vasodilation

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when the blood vessels widen

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Vasodilator

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a drug that dilates or expands the blood vessels

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VCT

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venous clotting time

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Vein

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a vessel that carried blood from the capillary bed

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Venae Cavae

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two venous trunks that will transport blood to the heart

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Venous Insufficiency

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when venous blood flow or return is impacted

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Venous Thrombosis

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the development of a blood clot in a vein

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Ventricles

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two heart chambers that take in blood from the atria

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Ventricular Fibrillation

A

also called V-fib/ VF (when excess and uncontrolled electrical impulses start to form in the ventricles)

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Ventricular Flutter

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a condition where ventricular tachycardia develops quickly

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Ventricular Tachycardia

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a fast heart rhythm that develops in the ventricles

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VLDL

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very low-density lipoprotein

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VSD

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ventricular septal defect

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vv

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an abbreviation for the veins

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White Coat Hypertension

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a condition where a person’s blood pressure is elevated when it is taken in a clinic

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WPW

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Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (the condition develops when an added electrical pathway forms between the heart’s chambers

Medical Terminology Words (14 decks)

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