Cardiovascular Medical Terminology

Question 1

Aneurysm

Answer 1

Widening of a blood vessel that results in a blood sac

Question 2

Angina

Answer 2

Severe, constricting chest pain due to heart tissues not recieving enough blood

Question 3

Arrthymia

Answer 3

Abnormal, irregular heartbeat

Question 4

Bradycardia

Answer 4

Usually slow heart rate

Question 5

Bruit

Answer 5

A murmur or sound heard in auscultation indicating a narrowing of a vessel

Question 6

Capillary Refill

Answer 6

The return of color after pressing down on the skin

Question 7

Costochondritis

Answer 7

Inflammation of the costal cartilage

Question 8

Embolism

Answer 8

Obstruction of blood vessels by a clot of blood or foreign substance

Question 9

Hemorrhage

Answer 9

Loss of blood from the body, internally and externally

Question 10

Hypertension

Answer 10

Elevated blood pressure

Question 11

Hypotension

Answer 11

Low blood pressure

Question 12

Infarct

Answer 12

Death of a tissue caused by the loss of blood supply

Question 13

Ischemia

Answer 13

Temporary, localized area of blood restriction

Question 14

Murmur

Answer 14

Extra heart sounds

Question 15

Palpitations

Answer 15

Awareness of one’s own heartbeat

Question 16

Pitting Edema

Answer 16

Fluid buildup, typically in the legs, that leaves a “pit” or indention when pressed

Question 17

Stenosis

Answer 17

Narrowing of an opening

Question 18

Tachycardia

Answer 18

Unusually fast heart rate