Cardiovascular System Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Systolic
A
Top recorded number in the blood pressure, caused by contraction of the heart
2
Q
Dyspnea
A
Difficult breathing
3
Q
Blood pressure
A
Level of pressure of the blood pushing against the walls of the vessels as it is delivered throughout the body
4
Q
Patency
A
Openess
5
Q
Hypertension
A
High blood pressure, 140/90+
6
Q
Plaque
A
Blood vessels containing fatty, cholesterol deposits
7
Q
Embolus
A
A blood clot that breaks loose and floats
8
Q
Ischemia
A
Death of organs due to lack of blood supply
9
Q
Arrhythmia
A
Irregular heart rhythm
10
Q
Fibrillation
A
Wild, uncontrolled arrhythmia
11
Q
Hemorrhage
A
Abnormal blood loss
12
Q
Tachycardia
A
Rapid heart rate
13
Q
Palpitations
A
Abnormal heart rate the an individual is aware of
14
Q
Bradycardia
A
Slow heart rate
15
Q
Diastolic
A
Bottom number in the blood pressure
