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MOD 93 Week 3
Question | Answer |
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Bradycardia | Heart rate under 60 bpm |
Atherosclerosis | Build up of fatty substances in arteries |
Cardiomegaly | Enlargement of the heart |
Hypercholesterolemia | High blood cholestrol |
Endocardium | Inner layer of heart |
Tachycardia | Heart rate over 100 bpm |
Pericardiocentesis | Removal of fluid from the pericardium |
Ischemia | Holding back of blood |
Ectopic | Heartbeat outside regular rate and rhythm |
Asystole | Without heart contraction (flat line) |
Varicose | Pretaining to twisted or swollen vein |
Erythrocytes | Red blood cells |
Vasoconstriction | Constriction of a blood vessel |
Cardiologist | Heart specialist |
Hypertrophy | Increased growth |
MI | Myocardial Infraction |
EKG, ECG | Electrocardiogram |
HTN | Hypertension |
CABG | Coronary Artery Bypass Graft |
V tach | Ventricular tachycardia |
PVC | Premature Ventricular Contractions |
CHF | Congestive Heart Failure |
CAD | Coronary Artery Disease |
HDL | High Density Lipoprotein |
LDL | Low Density Lipoprotein |
Lasix (Diuretic) | Hypertension |
Lopressor (Beta Blocker) | HTN, CHF, Angina Pectoris |
Lotensin (Ace Inhibitor) | Hypertension |
Verapamil (Calcium Channel Blocker) | Angina Pectoris, Artial Flutter |
Nitroglycerin (Nitrate) | Anti Anginal |