Heart Structure pt.2 Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Heart Rate
A
Beats per minute
2
Q
Blood Pressure
A
Pressure exerted by the blood upon the walls of the wall
3
Q
Systolic Pressure
A
The pressure generated by the left ventricle during systole.
4
Q
Diastolic Pressure
A
Blood pressure that remains between heart contractions
5
Q
Sphygmomanometer
A
An instrument for measuring blood pressure and especially arterial blood pressure.
6
Q
Hypertension
A
An abnormally high blood pressure
7
Q
Electrocardiogram
A
A measurement of heart electrical activity.
8
Q
Pulse
A
The rhythmic expansion and recoil of arteries resulting from heart condition.
9
Q
Cardiology
A
The study of the heart and its action and diseases
