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| digital subtraction angiography | process of digital radiographic imaging of the blood vessels that subtracts or removes structures not being studied
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| doppler ultrasound | study that uses high frequency sound waves for detection of blood flow within the vessels
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| exercise stress test | study that evaluates cardiac function during physical stress by riding a bike or walking on tredmill
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| single photon emission computed tomography | nuclear medicine scan that visualizes the heart from several different angles
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| thallium test | nuclear medicine test used to diagnose coronary artery disease and assess revascularization after coronary artery bypass surgery
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| transesophageal echocardiogram | ultrasound test that examines cardiac fuction and structure by using an ultrasound probe placed in the esophagus which provides views of the heart structures
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| cardiac cauterization | diagnose procedure performed by passing a catheter into the heart through a blood vessel to examine the condition of the heart and surrounding blood vessels
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| impedance plethysmography | measures venous flow of the extremities with a plethysmograph to detect clots by measuring changes in blood volume and resistance in the vein
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| blood pressure | pressure exerted by the blood against the blood vessel walls
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| pulse | rhythmic expansion of an artery created by the contraction of the heart that can be felt with fingertip
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| systolic | 120/80
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| diastolic | 80/120
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| sphygmonmanometer | device used for measuring blood pressure
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| c-reactive protein | blood test to measure the amount of c-reactive protein in the blood
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| creatine phosphokinase | blood test used to measure the level of creatine an enzyme of heart and skeletal muscle reached into the blood after muscle injury or necrosis
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| homocysteine | blood test used to measure the amount of homocystine in the blood
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| lipid profile | blood test used to measure troponin a heart muscle enzyme
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| troponin | blood test that measures troponin a heart muscle enzyme
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| coagulation time | blood test to determine the time it takes for blood to form a clot
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| complete blood count and differential count | laboratory test for basic blood screening that measures various aspects of erythrocytes leukocytes and platelets this automated test quickly provides a tremendous amount of information about the blood
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| hematocrit | blood test used to measure the volume of erythrocytes it is used in the diagnosis and evaluation of anemic patients
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| hemoglobin | blood test used to determine the concentration of oxygen carrying components in erythrocytes
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| prothrombin time | blood test used to determine certain coagulation activity defects and to monitor anticoagulation therapy for patients taking coumadin an oral anticoagulant medication
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| cholesterol | a compound important in the production of sex hormones steroids cell membranes and bile acids it produces the body and contained in foods such animal fats
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| high density lipoprotein | a type of protein that removes cholesterol from the tissues and transports it to the lover to be excreted in the bile
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| low density lipoprotein | a type of of protein that transports cholesterol to the tissue and deposits it on the walls of the arteries
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| total cholesterol | the total amount of cholesterol contained in the HDL and LDL
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| truglycerides | a form of fat in the blood
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| very low density lipoprotein | a type of protein that transports most of the triglycerides in the blood
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| atrioventricular | pertaining to the atrium and ventricle
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| cardiac | pertaining to the heart
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| cardiogenic | originating in the heart
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| cardiology | study of the heart
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| cardiologist | physician who studies and treats diseases of the heart
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| hypothermia | condition of body temperature that is below normal
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| intravenous | pertaining to within a vein
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| phlebology | study of veins
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| phlebologist | physician who studies and treats disease of the veins
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| hematologist | physician who studies and treats diseases of the blood
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| hematology | study of the blood a branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the blood
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| hemostasis | stoppage of bleeding
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| myelopoiesis | formation of bone marrow
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| plasmapheresis | removal of plasma
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| thrombolysis | dissolution of a clot
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| bruit | abnormal vascular sound heart through auscultation caused by turbulent blood flow through the arteries or veins
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| cardiopulmonary resuscitation | emergency procedure consisting of external cardiac compressions and artificial ventilation
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| defibrillation | application of an electric shock to the myocardium through the chest wall to restore normal cardiac rhythm
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| diastole | phase in the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles relax and fill with blood between contractions
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| extracorporeal | occurring outside the body during open heart surgery circulation occurs when blood is diverted outside the body to a heart lung machine
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| extravasation | escape of blood from the blood vessel in to the tissue
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| fibrillation | rapid quivering non coordinated contractions
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| hypercholesterolemia | excessive amount of cholesterol in the blood associated with heightened risk of cardiovascular disease
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| hyperlipidemia | excessive amount of fats lipids trigycerides and cholesterol in the blood
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| hypertension | blood pressure higher than normal
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| hypertriglyceridemia | excessive amount of triglycerides in the blood associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease
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| hypotension | very low blood pressure
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| lipids | fats and fatlike substances that serve as a source of fuel in the body and are an important constituent of cell structure
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| lumen | space within a tublar part or organ such as the space within a blood vessel
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| murmur | abnormal cardiac sound hear through ausculation caused by turbulent blood flow through the heart
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| occlude | to close tightly to block
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| systole | phase in the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles contract and eject blood in the upper number of a blood pressure reading (systolic)
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| vasoconstrictor | agent or nerve that narrows the blood vessels
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| vasodilator | agent or nerve that enlarges the blood vessels
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| venipuncture | procedure used to puncture a vein with a needle to remove blood instill a medication or start intravenous infusion
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| anticoagulat | agent that slows the blood clotting process
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| blood dyscrasia | abnormal or pathologic condition of the blood
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| hemorrhage | rapid loss of blood as in bleeding
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| allergen | environmental substance capable of producing an immediate hypersensitivity in the body
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| allergist | physician who studies and treats allergic reaction
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| allergy | hypersensitivity to a substance resulting in a inflammatory immune response
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| anaphylaxis | exaggerated life threatening reaction to a previous encountered antigen such as a bee venom peanuts or latex
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| antibody | substance produced by lymphocytes that inactivates or destroys antigens
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| antigen | substance that triggers an immune response when introduced into the body
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| autoimmune diseases | disease caused by the body inability to distinguish it own cells from foreign bodies thus producing antibodies that attack it own tissue Ex: systemic lupus and rheumatoid arthritis
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| immune | being resistant to specific invading pathogens
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| immuneodeficiency | deficient immune response caused by the immune system dysfuction brought on by disease (HIV infection or immunosuppressive drugs
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| immunologist | physician who studies and treats immune system disorders
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| immunology | the branch of medicine dealing with immune system disorders
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| phagocytosis | process in which some of the white blood cells destroy the invading microorganism and old cells
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| vaccine | suspension of an inactivated microorganism and old cells
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