Cardiovascular (CV) Flashcards

1
Q

Aneurysm

A

Localized ballooning of a vessel due to a weakened vessel wall

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2
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Arrhythmia

A

Irregular heartbeat

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3
Q

Artery

A

Blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart, muscular, contractile

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4
Q

Bradycardia

A

Slow heart rate (HR<60)

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5
Q

Cardiomegaly

A

Enlarged heart

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6
Q

Coronary artery

A

Artery that supplies the heart with blood

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7
Q

Dorsalis pedis pulse

A

Pulse that is palpable on the dorsum (top) of the foot

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8
Q

Murmur

A

Abnormal heart sound rated on 1-6 scale

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9
Q

Normal sinus rhythm (NSR)

A

The rhythm of a healthy heart

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10
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Palpitation

A

To beat rapidly, irregularly, or forcibly (usually relating to the heart)

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11
Q

Pulse exam

A

Carotid, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, dorsalis pedis (DP), or posterior tibia (PT)

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12
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Regular rate and rhythm (RRR)

A

Normal heart sounds with a regular rate (60-100 bpm)

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13
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Stenosis

A

Narrowing of a body opening or passage

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14
Q

Tachycardia

A

Fast heart rate (HR>100 bpm)

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15
Q

Thrombus

A

Blood clot or blockage

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16
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Vein

A

Vessel carrying blood towards the heart, soft, compressible