Mid Term Oct 4 Flashcards
(50 cards)
Arteri/o
Vessel Carrie’s blood away from heart
Phleb/o
Vessel Carrie’s blood toward heart
Valvulitis
Inflammatory condition of valve
Brachycardia
Abnormally slow heartbeat
Arrhythmia
Abnormal heartbeat
SOB
Breathless or air hunger
Syncope
Fainting
Cardiomegaly
Enlargement of the heart
Atrial flutter
Rapid regular atrial rhyme
Endocarditis
Inflammation of the lining of the heart and valves
Pericardiocentesis
Procedure treats cardiac tamponade aspirating fluid from pericardium
Hemorrhoidectomy
Excision of  hemorrhoid
Vasculitis
Inflammation of blood vessels
Hypotension
Below normal blood pressure
Pericarditis
Inflammation of the sac surround the heart
Orthostatic hypotension
Drop of blood pressure upon standing
Angina pectoris
Chest pain
Pneumonia
Inflammation of the lungs caused by verity of pathogens 
 Tachycardia
Rapid heartbeat 
Venous distension
Condition of enlarged or swollen veins 
MI 
Heart attack 
Capn/o
Carbon dioxide 
Trache/o
Windpipe
Laryng/o
Structure of upper respiratory system called voice box