The Cardiovascular System - Cardiology Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
angina pectoris (an-JAI-nah PEK-tor-is)
A
oppressive pain in the chest caused by irregular blood flow to the heart
2
Q
arrhythmia (ah-RITH-mee-ah)
A
irregular heartbeat
3
Q
dysrhythmia (dis-RITH-mee-ah)
A
irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia is more common)
4
Q
palpitation (PAL-pih-TAY-shun)
A
rapid or irregular beating of the heart
5
Q
pectoralgia (PEK-toh-RAL-jee-ah)
A
chest pain
6
Q
aortalgia (AY-or-TAL-jah)
A
pain in the aorta
7
Q
diaphoresis (DAI-ah-foh-REE-sis)
A
profuse sweating
8
Q
hemorrhage (HEM-oh-RIJ)
A
loss of blood
9
Q
phlebalgia (fleh-BAL-jee-ah)
A
pain in a vein
