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Chapter 11- Cardio

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Name the four chambers of the heart. left and right atria, right and left ventricles
Name the four heart valves. tricuspid, mitral, pulmonary and aortic
A __________________ is the inability of the heart to maintain a steady rhythm. cardiac arrhythmia
What are the two phases of the heartbeat? diastole and systole
A type of cardiac arrhythmia that is characterized by the heart exhibiting irregular contractions is called ________________. fibrillation
This congenital defect of the heart is characterized by small holes in the septa between the atria or the ventricles. septal defects
This congenital malformation of the heart involves four distinct defects. tetralogy of Fallot
Hardening or plaque filled arteries is called ____________________. atherosclerosis
This disease is a result of atherosclerosis in the arteries of the heart. coronary artery disease
When the mitral valve does not close properly it is referred to as ____________________. mitral valve prolapse
The abnormal widening or dilation of an artery is called a ____________________. cardiac aneurysm
When blood flow has decreased or stopped to the heart leading to necrosis of a part of the myocardium is called a _______________. myocardial infarction
This procedure is characterized by the physician inserting a thin, flexible tube into the heart via a vein or artery. cardiac catheterization
This diagnostic test is used to record the electricity flowing through the heart. electrocardiography (ECG)
This monitoring device is worn for a 24-hour period to detect cardiac arrhythmias. holter monitor
This procedure is performed to detour around blood vessels that have become blocked. coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
AAA abdominal aortic aneurysm
AMI acute myocardial infarction
CABG coronary artery bypass grafting
CHF congestive heart failure
DVT deep vein thrombosis
SOB shortness of breath
VT ventricular tachycardia
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