Chapter 17 Flashcards

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Acute coronary syndrome (ACS)

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A group of symptoms caused by myocardial ischemia; includes angina and myocardial infraction

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Acute Myocardial infraction (AMI)

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A heart attack; death of a heart muscle following obstruction of blood flow to it. “Acute”

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Angina pectoris

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Transient (short lived) chest discomfort

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Anterior

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The front surface of the body

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Aorta

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The main artery which receives blood from the left ventricle

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