Stedman's Cardiovascular System Flashcards by Ayden Olsen

lower pointed end of the heart

apex

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myocardial infarction

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structures that carry or transport blood

blood vessels

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inflammation of the endocardium

endocarditis

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use of defibrillation or drugs to restore the heart’s rhythm

cardioversion

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rapid, regular contractions of the atria and ventricles

flutter

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inflammation of the valves of the heart

cardiovalvulitis

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surgical repair of a vessel

angioplasty

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varic/o

twisted (usually of a vein)

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insertion of a catheter with an attached camera to visualize a structure or vessel

angioscopy

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excision of a lymph node

lymphadenectomy

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surgical repair of a valve

valvuloplasty

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inflammation of a valve of the heart

cardiovalvulitis

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pertaining to the heart and blood vessels

cardiovascular

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blood pressure

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surgical removal of an embolus or blood clot, usually with the catheter

embolectomy

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How many chambers and valves work together to keep blood flowing in one direction?

Four

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middle muscular layer of the heart

myocardium

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blood clot

thrombus

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abnormal condition of clotting

thrombosis

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inflammation of the heart muscle

myocarditis

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sudden

paroxysmal

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inflammation of the pericardial sac around the heart

pericarditis

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ECG, EKG

process of recording the heart’s electrical activity

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substance that reduces blood clotting

anticoagulant

pertaining to destruction or breakdown

-lytic

heart and blood vessels carrying oxygen and nutrients to body cells and carrying away waste

cardiovascular system

ASHD

arteriosclerotic heart disease

wall of tissue separating the right side of the heart from the left side

septum

DVT

deep vein thrombosis

forcible irregular heartbeat felt by the patient

palpitation

large vein carrying blood to the heart from the upper body

superior vena cava

brady-

slow

pertaining to the thorax

thoracic

pertaining to both arteries and veins

arteriovenous

edema due to a blocked lymph node or vessel

lymphedema

enlargement of the lower extremities due to blockage of limp vessels commonly caused by filarial worms (filariae)

elephantiasis

TEE

transesophageal echocardiography

narrowing of the aortic valve opening

aortic stenosis

process of recording the aorta after the injection of a dye

aortography

son/o

sound

heart valve between the left ventricle and aorta

aortic valve

incision into a lymph node

lymphadenotomy

lower pumping chamber of the heart

ventricle

disease of a lymph node

lymphadenopathy

backward movement of the mitral valve cusps allowing for regurgitation

mitral valve prolapse

MRI of the heart and blood vessels with an injection of a dye

magnetic resonance angiography

upper receiving chamber of the heart

atrium

-ectasia

stretching, dilation

abnormal heart sound

murmur

inefficiency of cardiac circulation causing edema and pulmonary congestion

congestive heart failure

How many layers of tissue are in the heart?

inflammation of a vein formation of a clot

thrombophlebitis

narrowing of a vessel

angiostenosis

advancement of a cardiac catheter with the balloon attachment that can be inflated a the site of stenosis, thereby enlarging the lumen

percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty

interior space of a vessel

lumen

dilation of an artery, usually due to a weakness in the wall

aneurysm

inner lining of the heart

endocardium

cramping of the lower leg muscles usually caused by lack of blood flow

intermittent claudication

enlargement of the heart

cardiomegaly

carry blood away from the heart

arteries

blood test used to measure the level of a protein that is released in the blood when myocardial cells die

cardiac troponin

hardening of the arteries

arteriosclerosis

sac around the heart that facilitates movement when beating

pericardium

PVC

premature ventricular contraction

blockage of a coronary vessel often leading to a myocardial infaraction

coronary occulsion

chest pain or pressure resulting from lack of blood flow to the myocardium

angina pectoris

narrowing of the aorta causing hypertension, ventricular strain, and ischemia

coarctation of the aorta

device used to measure blood pressure

sphygmomanometer

compression of the heart to an increase of fluid in the pericardium

cardiac tamponade

technique used to measure the velocity of blood flow

doppler sonography

outer lining of the heart

epicardium

listening to body sounds

auscultation

instrument of auscultation

stethoscope

Stedman's Cardiovascular System Flashcards

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