Chapter 9 - Definitions Flashcards by Kayla Brewster | Brainscape

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bradycardia

A

condition of a slow heart beat

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cardiac

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pertaining to the heart

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cardiologist

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specialist in the study of the heart

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cardiology

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study of the heart

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cardiomegaly

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enlargement of the heart

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cardiomyopathy

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disease of the heart muscle

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cardiopulmonary

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pertaining to the heart and lungs

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cardiovascular

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pertaining to the heart and blood vessels

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arteritis

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inflammation of an artery

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arterial

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pertaining to an artery

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angiostenosis

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condition of the narrowing of a blood vessel

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angioplasty

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surgical repair of a blood vessel

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angioma

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tumor of a blood vessel

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vasospasm

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spasm of a blood vessel

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tachycardia

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condition of a rapid heart beat

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phlebitis

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inflammation of a vein

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paricarditis

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inflammation of the sac around the outside of the heart

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centesis

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surgical puncture for fluid removal

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myocarditis

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inflammation of the heart muscle

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myocardial

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pertaining to the heart muscle

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hypotension

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process of low blood pressure

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hemangioma

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tumor of a blood vessel

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endocarditis

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inflammation of the inner lining of the heart