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A-Fib (Atrial fibrillation)

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Irregular beating of the atria. Can cause pooling of blood in the heart which can then lead to formation of a blood clot. Noted as an irregularly irregular rhythm upon physical exam

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A-flutter (Atrial Flutter)

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Well organized but overly-rapid beating of the atria.

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Aneurysm

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A localized widening of an artery or vein due to the vessel wall being weakened

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Angina

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Chest pain due to ischemia (lack of oxygen) of the heart muscle.

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Arrhythmia

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Irregular heartbeat

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Artery

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Blood vessel which carries oxygenated blood away from the heart

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Bradycardia

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heart rate which is slower than normal, less than 60 beats per minute for the average adult. Physically fit individuals (like runners) may have a resting heart rate with is normally below 60 BPM

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EKG/ECG (Electrocardiogram)

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Measurement of the electrical activity of the heart

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Embolism

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Obstruction of a blood vessel, typically by a blood clot or air bubble

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Hypertension

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Repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding a systolic pressure of 140 mmHG or a diastolic pressure greater than 90 mmHG

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Hypotension

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Low blood pressure, systolic pressure less than 90 mmHG or a diastolic pressure less than 60 mmHG

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MI (Mycardial Infarction)

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Death of cardiac muscle due to ischemia (inadequate blood supply to the heart); a heart attack

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Murmur

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Abnormal heart sound which is rated on a scale of 1-6

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Palpitations

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A feeling or sensation of rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat.

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Pericarditis

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Inflammation of the pericardium, the saclike membrane surrounding the heart

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PVC

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Pre-ventricular contraction, visible on an EKG

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Regular Rate

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Heart rate which is between 60 and 100 BPM

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Regular Rhythm

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The heart is in Normal Sinus Rhythm (NSR)

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STEMI

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ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction; a heart attack diagnosed when the EKG shows ST segment elevation.

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Stent

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A small tube which is used to treat narrow or weak arteries. Used to treat coronary artery disease

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SVT

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Supraventricular Tachycardia. Rapid heartbeat which develops due to a malfunction of the electrical system of the heart

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Tachycardia

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Heart rate which is faster than normal, faster than 100 beats per minute

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Thrombus

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Blood clot within a blood vessel which is impeding blood flow

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Vein

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Vessel carrying blood towards the heart

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V-fib (Ventricular fibrillation)

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Very rapid, uncoordinated fluttering contractions of the ventricles of the heart, requires immediate electrical cardioversion