Midterm Study Flashcards

Question

-plasty

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surgical repair

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instrument to cut

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record, writing

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instrument for measuring

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Process of recording

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Instrument for measurig

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Act of measuring

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Instrument for examining

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Visual examination

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hernia/swelling

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dilation, expansion

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Blood condition

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abnormal condition produced by something specific

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stone, calculus

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enlargement

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abnormal condition, used primarily with blood cells

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decrease, deficiency

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bursting of

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bursting of

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discharge. flow

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narrowing, stricture

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nourishment/development

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without, not

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without, not

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through, across

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through, across

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bad, painful, difficult

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within, in

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within, in

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under, below, deficient

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after, behind

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before, in front of

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backward, behind

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above, upper

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pertaining to

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toward the front of the body

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Pertaining to the front and back of the body or passing from the front to the back

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Below, lower, toward tail

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process of using a moving device or a sweeping beam of radiation to produce images of an internal area

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Movement toward the midline

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movement away from the midline

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Above or higher, toward the head

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Pertaining to the midine

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divides body into anterior and posterior

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Separates body into superior and inferior

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Right lobe of liver, gallbladder, part of pancreas and part of SI and LI

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Left lobe of liver, gallbladder, part of pancreas and part of SI and LI

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Part of SI and LI, appendix, right ovary, right fallopian and right ureter

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Part of SI and LI, left ovary, right fallopian and left ureter

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Upper right/left region located under the cartilage of the ribs

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Middle right and left region located near waist

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Lower right and left region located near groin (inguinal)

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Above stomach

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Middle region area of umbilicus

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Lower middle region is located under the stomach and umbilical regions

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Pertaining to the abdomen

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toward the tail

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Toward the head

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pertaining to the neck

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pertaining to the cranium (skull)

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pertaining to the illeum

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pertaining to the groin

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pertaining to

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pertaining to

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pertaining to the lower back

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pertaining to the heart

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forming/producing, origin

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forming/producing, origin

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specialist in the study of

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formation, growth

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below, under

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band of scar tissue binding anatomical surfaces that are normally separate

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body's inflammatory response to infection; fever, elevated heart and respiratory rates and low bp

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Visual examination of interior of organs and cavities with endoscope

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Radiographic procedure using fluorescent screen to produce visual image from x-rays that pass through patient

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MRI Radiographic technique that uses electromagnetic energy to produce multiplanar cross-sectional images of the body

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Diagnostic technique that produces an image of an organ or area by recording conc of radiopharmaceutical substance called a tracer

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Production of a captured shadow images on photographic film through the action of ionizing radiation passing through the body from an external source

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Drug contains a radioactive substance which travels to an area or a specific organ that will be scanned

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Radiographic technique that produces a film representing a detailed cross-section of tissue structure at pre-determined depth

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CT Narrow beam of xrays w/ a specific constant medium or w/o a contrast medium that targets specific organ or body area to produce multiple cross-sectional images for detecting pathological conditions such as tumors or metastases

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PET Nuclear imaging study that combines CT w/ radiopharmaceuticals to produce cross-sectional image of radioactive disbursements in a section of the body to reveal the areas the radiopharmaceuticals are metabolized and where there is a deficiency in metabolism

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SPECT Nuclear imaging study that scans organs after injection of a radioactive tracer and employs specialised gamma camera that detects emitted radiation to produce 3D image from a composite of numerous views; used to show how blood flows to an organ and helps determine how well the organ is functioning

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US Imaging technique that uses high freq sound waves that bounce off body tissues and are recorded to produce an image of an internal organ or tissue

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Chest x-ray, chest radiograph

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Anteroposterior

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Posteroanterior

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Process of thought; reasoning, judgement, perception

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Electrical signal transmitted along the nerve fiber in response to a stimulus

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Chemicals in the brain that transmit messages between nerve cells

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Caused by or pertaining to an injury

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Pertaining to or composed of blood vessels

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glue, neuroglial tissue

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bone marrow, spinal cord

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near, beside; beyond

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ALS Degenerative disorder that manifests in adulthood with symptoms of difficulty in swallowing, talking, dyspnea, muscle weakness, and paralysis aka Lou Gehrig disease

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Progressive, irreversible, deterioration of mental function marked by memory impairment and commonly deficits in reasoning, judgement, abstract thought, comprehension, learning, task execution and use of language

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Chronic, organic brain syndrome characterized by death of neurons in the cerebral cortex and their replacement by microscope "plaques" which results in dementia that progresses to complete loss of mental, emotional and physical functioning and personality changes

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Disorder that results from the generation of electrical signals inside the brain causing recurring seizures in which some people simply stare blankly for a few seconds during a seizure, whereas others have extreme convulsions

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Inherited, degenerative disease of the CNS with symptoms developing in middle age as nerve cells in the brain waste away, resulting in uncontrolled bizarre movement, emotional disturbances and mental deterioration

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Excessive accumulation of CSF within the ventricles of the brain that is most common in neonates, but can also occur in adults as a result of injury or disease

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condition, structure

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MS Progressive degenerative disease of the CNS is characterized by inflammation, hardening and loss of myelin throughout the spinal cord and brain which produces weakness and other muscular symptoms

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Malignant tumor composed mainly of cells resembling neuroblasts that occurs most commonly in infants and children

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embryonic cell

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Nonpsychotic mental illness that triggers feelings of distress and anxiety and impairs normal behavior

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Partial or complete loss of motor function; also called paralysis Bell: facial paralysis on one side of the face as a result of inflammation of a facial nerve Cerebral: Bilateral, symmetrical nonprogressive motor dysfunction and partial paralysis which is usually caused by damage to the cerebrum during gestation or birth trauma but can also be hereditary

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Loss of muscle function, loss of sensation, or both as a result of spinal cord injury

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LP insertion of a needle into the subarachnoid space of the spinal column to withdraw a sample of CSP used for biochemical, microbiological and cytological laboratory analysis also called spinal tap or spinal puncture

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Surgical procedure that creates an opening in the skull to gain access to the brain during neurosurgical procedures

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Partial destruction of the thalamus to treat psychosis or intractable pain

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Excision of a circular disk of bone using a specialized saw called a trephine to reveal brain tissue during neurosurgery or to relieve intracranial pressure

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Prevent or control seizures

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Reduce signs and symptoms associated with Parkinson disease

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Alter neurotransmitters in the brain to alleviate symptoms of delusions and hallucinations

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Dissolve blood clots in a process known as thromnolysis

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Transient ischemic attack

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Surgical procedure that opens a blocked artery by inflating a small balloon within a catheter to widen and restore blood flow in the artery

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Pertaining to presence of a disorder at the time of birth which may result from genetic or environmental influences

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Hardening; sclera

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fatty plaque

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structure, thing

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Pertaining to

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pertaining to

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dilated vein

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pertaining to; sugar

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vessel, vas deferens; duct

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Involuntary contraction, twitching

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heart condition

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Abnormal widening (ballooning) of a portion of an artery as a result of weakness in its wall, or it may be present at birth

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Mild to severe pain or pressure in the chest caused by ischemia; also called angina

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Irregularity or loss of rhythm of the heartbeat; also called dysrhythmia

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Arrhythmia in which there is rapid, uncoordinated quivering of the myocardium that can affect the atria or ventricels

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Arrhythmia in which there is a rapid, uncoordinated quivering of the myocardium that can affect the atria or ventricles

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Thickening, hardening and loss of elasticity of arterial walls

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Most common form of arteriosclerosis caused by accumulation of fatty substances within the arterial walls, resulting in partial and eventually total blockage

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soft blowing sound heard on auscultation caused by turbulent blood flow

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mass of undissolved matter that travels through the bloodstream and becomes lodged in a blood vessel

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plug; embolus

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Disease of the electrical system of the heart, which controls activity of heart muscle

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to hold back

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Inadequate supply of oxygenated blood to a body part as a result of an interruption of blood flow

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HF Occurs when the heart is unable to pump enough blood flow to meet the needs of the body and can cause a number of symptoms such as shortness of breath, leg, swelling, and exercise intolerance

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Consistently elevated blood pressure, causing damage to the blood vessels and ultimately the heart

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to stretch

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abnormal sound heard on auscultation caused by defects in the valves or chambers of the heart

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MVP Structural abnormality in which the mitral valve does not close completely, resulting in a backflow of blood into the left atrium with each contraction

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MI Necrosis of a portion of cardiac muscle caused by partial or complete occlusion of one or more coronary arteries; heart attack

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PDA Failure of the ductus arteriosus to close after birth, resulting in an abnormal opening between the pulmonary artery and the aorta

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severe, sudden, vasoconstriction and spasm in fingers and toes followed by cyanosis after exposure to cold temperature or emotional stress; aka raymond phenomenon

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Streptococcal infection that causes damage to the heart valves and heart muscle, most commonly in children and young adults

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damage to part of the brain as a result of interruption of its blood supply caused by bleeding within brain tissue or more commonly blockage of an artery; aka cerebrovascular incident (CVA)

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A stationary blood clot formed within a blood vessel or within the heart, commonly causing vascular obstruction

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DVT Formation of a blood clot in a deep vein of the body; commonly in lower leg

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Blood supply to part of the brain is briefly interrupted but does not cause permanent brain damage and may be a warning sign of a more serious and debilitating stroke in the future, also called ministroke

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Insertion of a small tube through an incision into a large vein usually an arm or leg which is treaded through a blood vessel until it reaches the heart

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Battery of blood tests performed to determine the presence of cardiac damage

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Ultrasound technique that records blood flow velocity to image major blood vessels to detect obstructions caused by atherosclerotic plaques in patients at risk for a stroke

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Ultrasound technique used to image the heart and evaluate how the hearts chambers and valves are working and to diagnose and detect pathological conditions

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repeated sound

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EEG/ECG Creation and study of graphic recordings produced by electrical activity generated by the heart muscle, also called cardiography

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Monitoring device worn by a patient that records prolonged electrocardiograph readings on a portable tape recorder while the patient conducts normal daily activities

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ECG taken under controlled exercise stress conditions while measuring oxygen consumption

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ECG uses a radioisotope to evaluate coronary blood flow

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Blood test that measures protein released into blood by damaged heart muscle and is highly sensitive, specific indicator of recent myocardial infarction

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Surgery that opens a blocked artery by inflating a small balloon within a catheter to widen and restore blood flow

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Restoration of normal heart rhythm by applying an electrical counter shock to the chest using a defibillator

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Device used to administer a defibrillating electrical shock to restore normal heart rhythm

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AICD Surgically implanted electrical device that continuously monitors and corrects potentially fatal arrhythmias by delivering low-energy shocks to the heart, also called implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)

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Portable computerized device that analyzes the patient's heart rhythm and delivers an electrical shock to stimulate a heart in cardiac arrest

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Surgical removal of the lining of an artery

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removal of plaque and thromboses from an occluded carotid artery to reduce the risk of stroke

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EVLT Treatment of a larger varicose veins in the legs in which a laser fiber is inserted directly into the affected vein to heat the lining within the vein, causing it to collapse, shrink, and eventually disappear; also called endovenous laser ablation (EVLA)

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Chemical injection into a varicose vein that causes inflammation and formation of fibrous tissue which closes the veins

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Insertion of a balloon catheter in a blood vessel in the groin through the aorta and into the heart to widen a stenotic heart valve and increase blood flow, also called percutaneous valvuloplasty

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Prevent clotting or coagulation of blood

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slow the heart rate and reduce the force with which the heart muscle contracts, lowering blood pressure

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Relieve chest pain associated with angina and easy symptoms of heart failure

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Reduce cholesterol levels in the blood and block production of an enzyme in the liver that produces cholesterol

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Dissolve blood clots in a process known as thrombolysis