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Chapter 10- Words Not Built From Word Parts Flashcards

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Aneurysm

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Ballooning of a weakened portion of an arterial wall

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Acute coronary syndrome (ACS)

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Sudden symptoms of insufficient blood supply to the heart indicating unstable angina or acute myocardial infraction

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Angina pectoris

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Chest pain, which may radiate to the left arm and jaw, that occurs when there is an insufficient supply of blood to the heart muscle.

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Arrythmia

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Any disturbance or abnormality in the heart’s normal rhythmic pattern

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Atrial fibrillation (AFib)

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Cardiac arrhythmia characterized by chaotic, rapid electrical impulses in the atria.

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Cardiac Arrest

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Sudden cessation if cardiac output and effective circulation, which requires cardiopulmonary resuscitation. (CPR)

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Coarctation of the aorta

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Congenital cardiac condition characterized by a narrowing of the aorta.

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Congenital heart disease

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Heart abnormality present at birth

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Coronary artery disease (CAD)

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Condition that reduces the flow of blood through the coronary arteries to the myocardium that may progress to denying the heart tissue sufficient oxygen and nutrients to function normally

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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

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Condition if thrombus in a deep vein of the body.

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Hypertensive heart disease (HHD)

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Disorder of the heart caused by persistent high blood pressure

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Heart failure (HF)

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Condition in which there is an inability of the heart to pump enough blood through the body to supply tissues and organs with nutrients and oxygen

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Intermittent claudication

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Pain and discomfort in calf muscles while walking

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Ischemia

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Condition of deficient blood flow die to constriction or obstruction of a blood vessel

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Mitral valve stenosis

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Narrowing of the mitral valve from scarring, usually caused by episodes of rheumatic fever

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Myocardial infarction (MI)

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Death (necrosis) if a portion of the myocardium caused by lack of oxygen resulting from an interrupted blood supply

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Rheumatic heart disease

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Damage to the heart muscle or heart valves caused by one or more episodes of rheumatic fever

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Varicose Veins

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Distended or tortuous veins usually found in the lower extremities

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Anemia

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Condition in which there is a reduction in the number of erythrocytes

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Embolus (pl. emboli)

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Blood cot or foreign material, such as air or fat, that enters the blood stream and moves until it lodges at another point in the circulation.

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Hemophilia

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Inherited bleeding disease most commonly caused by a deficiency of coagulation factor VIII

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Leukemia

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Malignant disease characterized by excessive increase in abnormal leukocytes formed in the bone marrow

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Sepsis

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Condition in which pathogenic microorganisms, usually bacteria, enter the bloodstream, causing a systemic inflammatory response to the infection.

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Hodgkin disease

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Malignant disorder of the lymphatic tissue characterized by progressive enlargement of the lymph nodes, usually beginning in the cervical nodes

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Infectious mononucleosis
Acute infection by the Epstein-Barr virus characterized by swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, fatigue, and fever.
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Aneurysmectomy
Surgical excision of an aneurysm
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Cardiac pacemaker
Battery-powered apparatus implanted under the skin with leads placed on the heart or in the chamber of the heart
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Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
Surgical technique to bring a new blood supply to heart muscle by detouring around blocked arteries
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Coronary stent
Supportive scaffold device placed in the coronary artery
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Embolectomy
Surgical removal of an embolus or clot, usually with a balloon catheter, inflating the balloon beyond the clot, then pulling the balloon back to the incision and bringing the clot with it
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Implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD)
Device implanted in the body that continuously monitors the heart rhythm.
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Intracoronary thrombolytic therapy
Injection of a medication either intravenously or intraarterially to dissolve blood clots in the coronary arteries before they become hardened
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Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)
Procedure in which a balloon is passed through a blood vessel into a coronary artery to the area where plaque is formed
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Bone marrow aspiration
procedure to aspirate a sample of the liquid portion of the bone marrow, usually from the ilium, for study
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Bone marrow biopsy
Procedure to obtain a sample of bone marrow, usually from the ilium, for study
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Bone marrow transplant
Infusion of healthy bone marrow cells to a recipient with matching cells to a recipient with matching cells from a donor
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Doppler ultrasound
Study that uses high-frequency sound waves for detection of blood flow within the vessels
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Exercise stress test
Study that evaluates cardiac function during physical stress by riding a bike or walking on a treadmill
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Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)
Ultrasound test that examines cardiac function and structure by using an ultrasound probe placed in the esophagus, which provides views of the heart structures
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Cardiac catheterization
Diagnostic procedure performed by passing a catheter into the heart through a blood vessel to examine the condition of the heart and surrounding blood vessels
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Blood pressure (BP)
Pressure exerted by the blood against the blood vessel walls
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Pulse
Rhythmic expansion of an artery, created by the contraction of the heart, that can be felt with a fingertip.
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Sphygmomanometer
Device used for measuring blood pressure
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Creatine phosphokinase (CPK)
Blood test used to measure the level of creatine phosphokinase, an enzyme of heart and skeletal muscle released into the blood after muscle injury or necrosis
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Lipid profile
Blood test used to measure the amount and type of lipids in a sample of blood
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Tropinin
Blood test that measures tropinin, a heart muscle enxyme
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Coagulation time
Blood test to determine the time it takes for blood to form a clot
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Complete blood count (CBC) and differential count (Diff)
Laboratory test for basic blood screenong that measures various aspects of erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets
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Hematocrit (HCT)
Blood test to measure the volume of erythrocytes
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Hemoglobin (Hgb)
Blood test used to determine the concentration of oxygen-carrying components (hemoglobin) in erythrocytes
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Prothrombin time (PT)
Blood test to determine certain coagulation activity defects and to monitor anticoagulation therapy for patients taking Coumadin, an oral anticoagulation medication
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Bruit
Abnormal vascular sound heard through auscultation, caused by turbulent blood flow though arteries or veins
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Emergency procedure consisting of external cardiac compressions and artificial ventilation
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Defibrillation
Application of an electric shock to the myocardium through the chest wall to restore normal cardiac rhythm
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Extracorporeal
Occurring outside of the body
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Fibrillation
Rapid, quivering, noncoordinated contractions of the atria or ventricles
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Hypercholesterolemia
Excessive amount of cholesterol in the blood
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Hyperlipidemia
Excessive amount of fats (lipids, triglycerides, and cholesterol) in the blood
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Hypertrigllyceridemia
Excessive amount of triglycerides in the blood
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Hypotension
Blood pressure that is below normal (less than 90%)
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Murmur
Abnormal cardiac sound heard through auscultation, caused by turbulent blood flow through the heart
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Occlude
To close tightly, to block
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Vasoconstrictor
Agent or nerve that narrows the blood vessels
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Vasodilator
Agent or nerve that enlarges the blood vessels
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Vasopuncture
Procedure used to puncture a vein with a needle to remove blood, instill a medication, or start an intravenous infusion
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Anticoagulant
Agent that slows the blood clotting process
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Blood dyscrasia
Abnormal or pathologic condition of the blood
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Hemorrhage
Rapid loss of blood, as in bleeding
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Allergen
Environmental substance capable of producing an immediate hypertensity in the body
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Anaphylaxis
Exaggerated, life-threatening reaction to a previously encountered antigen such as bee venom, peanuts, or latex
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Autoimmune disease
Disease caused by the body's inability to distinguish its own cells from foreign bodies, thus producing antibodies that attack its own tissue
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Immunologist
Physcian who studies and treats immune disorders
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Immunology
The branch of medicine dealing with immune system disorders
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Vaccine
Suspension of inactivated microorganisms administered by injection, mouth, or nasal spray to prevent infectious diseases by inducing immunity

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