Chapter 5 Part 3 Flashcards
(42 cards)
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AED
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automatic external defibrillator
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AIDS
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acquired immune deficiency syndrome
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BP
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blood pressure
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CA
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cancer, cardiac arrest
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CAD
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coronary artery disease
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CBC
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complete blood count
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CHF
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congestive heart failure
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CV
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cardio vascular
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DVT
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deep vein thrombosis
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ECG, EKG
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electrocardiogram, electrocardiography
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HDL
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high-density lipoprotein
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HF
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heart failure
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HIV
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human immunodeficiency virus
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HTN
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hypertension
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IVC
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inferior vena cava
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LA
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left atrium
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LDL
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low-density lipoprotein
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LUQ
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left upper quadrant
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LV
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left ventricle
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MI
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myocardial infarction
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MVP
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mitral valve prolapse
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RA
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right atrium
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RBC
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red blood cell
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RV
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right ventricle
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SA
sinoatrial
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SVC
superior vena cava
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TIA
transient ischemic attack
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US
ultra sound
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WBC
white blood cell
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anemia
blood disorders characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells production and hemoglobin, increased red blood cell destruction, or blood loss
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angina pectoris
mild to severe pain or pressure in the chest caused by ischemia, also called angina
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deep vein thrombosis
formation of blood clot in a deep vein in body; occurring mostly commonly in the legs or thighs
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hypertension
consistently elevated blood pressure that is higher than 140/90 mm Hg. causing damage to the blood vessels and ultimately the heart
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ischemia
deficiency of blood flow to an organ or tissue as a result of circulatory obstruction
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Raynaud disease
vascular disorder in which the fingers and toes become cold, numb, and painful as a result of temporary constriction of blood vessels in the skin
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AIDS
deficiency of cellular immunity induced by infection with HIV, characterized by increasing susceptibility to infections, malignancies, and neurological diseases
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mononucleosis
acute infection because by the Epstein-Barr Virus and characterized by a sore throat, fever, fatigue, and enlarged lymph nodes
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cardiac catheterization
insertion of a catheter into the heart through a vein or artery, usually of an arm or leg to provide evaluation of the heart. It is used mainly in diagnosing and evaluating congenital rheumatic and contrary arterial lesions.
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echocardiography
use of ultrasound to evaluate the heart and great vessels and diagnose cardiovascular lesions
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electrocardiography
creation and study of graphic records produced by electric activity generated by the heart muscle.
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holster monitor
device worn by a patient that records prolonged electrocardiograph recordings on a portable tape recorder while patient conducts normal daily activity.
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