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Week 4 Flashcards

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

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the attempt to restore cardiac and pulmonary function

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diaphoresis

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sweat, perspiration, or sweaty

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electrocardiogram (ECG, EKG)

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record of electric signals of heart

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mediastinum

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area between the lungs containing the heart, aorta, vena cava, esophagus, and trachea

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phlebotomy

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taking blood from a vein

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sternum

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long, flat bone forming the center of the anterior wall of the chest

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aorta

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main trunk of the systemic arterial system

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endocardium

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the inside lining of the heart

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infarct, infarction

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area of cell death resulting from an infarction, sudden blockage of artery

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ischemia

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lack of blood supply to a tissue

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myocardium

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all the heart muscle

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necrosis

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pathologic death of cells or tissue

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pericardium

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a double layer of membranes surrounding the heart

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atrium

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chamber where blood enters the heart on both the right and left sides

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bicuspid

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having two points, a bicuspid heart valve has two flaps

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interventricular (IV)

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between the ventricles of the heart

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mitral

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shaped like the headdress of a catholic bishop

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ventricle

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chamber of the heart (pumps blood) or a cavity in the brain (produces cerebrospinal fluid)

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arrhythmia

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condition when the heart rhythm is abnormal

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diastole

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dilation of heart cavities, during which they fill with blood

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murmur

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abnormal heart sound heard with a stethoscope when a valve closes or opens abnormally

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sinus rhythm

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the normal (optimal) heart rhythm arising from the sinoatrial node

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systole

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contraction of the heart muscle

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vital signs

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a procedure during a physical exam in which temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure are measured to assess general heath and cardiorespiratory function

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cardiomyopathy

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disease of the heart muscle, myocardium

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cardioversion

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restoration of a normal heart rhythm by electic shock

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defibrillation

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instrument for defibrillation

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pacemaker

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device that regulates cardiac electrical activity

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palpitation

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forcible, rapid beat of the heart felt by the patient

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