Unit 8: Cardiovascular, Blood, & Lymphatic System-Dx/Tx Flashcards

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anastomosis

A

surgical procedure that connects multiple blood vessels

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2
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angioplasty

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surgical repair or unblocking of a blood vessel, especially with the coronary artery

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3
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antianginal

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medication used to relieve chest pain, treats angina pectoris symptoms

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4
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blood pressure

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force exerted by blood on the wall of blood vessels

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5
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bruit

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a soft blowing sound caused by turbulent blood flow

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6
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cardiac catherization

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procedure to exam or treat heart condition using a tube (catheter) inserted into an artery or vein in arm neck or groin that leads to the heart.

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7
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cardiopulmonary bypass

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procedure that temporary circulates or oxygenates a patient’s blood during open heart surgery

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8
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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basic life support (CPR)

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9
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cardiotonic

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medication that increases the strength of heart contractions

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10
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cardioversion

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returning the heart to normal cardiac rhythm by delivering a brief electrical discharge across the chest.

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11
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coronary circulation

A

circulation of blood from the heart to itself via the coronary arteries

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12
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diastolic pressure

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pressure exerted on blood vessels when the heart is relaxed

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13
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stress electrocardiogram

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image of the heart produced by soundwaves while a patient increases physical stress during exercise

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14
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hematocrit

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test to separate blood to determine the ration of red blood cells to blood plasma

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15
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hematopoiesis

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production of blood cells within bone marrow

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16
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hemoglobin

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iron and protein structure found within red blood cells that bind to oxygen molecules and give the cell a red pigment

17
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percutaneous coronary intervention

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alternative treatment for coronary artery that passes instruments up a patient’s blood vessel into the heart, also known as an angioplasty

18
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sclerotherapy

A

chemical injection into varicose vein that cause inflammation and forms a fibrous tissue which closes the vein

19
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sphygmomanometer

A

equipment used to measure blood pressure

20
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systolic pressure

A

pressure exerted on blood vessels when the heart is contracted

21
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transfusion

A

infusion of blood from another source into a patient

22
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troponin 1 test

A

a blood test that measures a protein that is released into the blood by a damaged heart muscle

23
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vasoconstrictor

A

a drug that narrows the diameter of a blood vessel; increases blood pressure

24
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vasopressor

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a drug that narrows the diameter of a blood vessel; increases blood pressure

25
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vasodilator

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a drug that causes an expansion on a blood vessel; decreases blood pressure.