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Chapter 10 Medical Terminology

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Responsibilities of cardiovascular system   Pumping blood to the body tissues and cells, supplying oxygen and nutrients to tissues and cells,removing carbon dioxide and other waste products of metabolism from tissues and cells  
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Heart   Center of the circulatory system  
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Enclosed by   pericardium  
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3 components of pericardium   Parietal pericardium, Visceral pericardium, Pericardial cavity  
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Three layers of the heart   Epicardium, Myocardium, Endocardium  
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Heart Chambers   right atrium and left atrium, right ventricle and left ventricle  
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Right atrium and left atrium   Upper chambers, Receiving chambers  
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Right ventricle and left ventricle   Lower chambers,Pumping chambers  
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Heart Partitions   Interatrial septum, Interventricular septum  
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Interatrial septum   Separates right and left sides of atria  
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Interventricular septum   Separates right and left sides of ventricles  
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Circulation Through the Heart   Deoxygenated blood and Oxygenated blood  
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Deoxygenated blood   Enters right atrium from superior vena cava,Brings blood from head, thorax, upper limbs, and abdominal viscera, Also enters right atrium from inferior vena cava,Brings blood from the trunk, lower limbs, and abdominal viscera  
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Deoxygenated blood travels   from right atrium through tricuspid valve into right ventricle from right ventricle through pulmonary valve into right and left pulmonary arteries from pulmonary arteries to lungs  
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_________ arteries are the only arteries that carry oxygenated or deoxygenated blood   pulmonary  
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____________ takes place in the lungs   exchange of gases  
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Oxygenated blood   Enters left atrium from lungs via pulmonary veins, from left atrium through mitral valve into left ventricle through aortic valve into aorta to arteries to each body part and region.  
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Pulmonary circulation   Circulation of blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation and back to the heart  
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Systemic circulation   Circulation of blood from the heart to all parts of the body and back to the heart  
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Coronary arteries   Arise from aorta near its origin at left ventricle, Supply blood to heart muscle  
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_____________has a greater need for oxygen and nutrients   heart muscle  
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_______uses approximately 3 times more oxygen than other body organs   heart  
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Conduction System of the Heart - Sinoatrial Node (SA Node)   sets rhythm for entire heart and is pacemaker  
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Impulse from SA node causes   atria to contract, Impulse travels from SA node to Atrioventricular node (AV node)  
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Impulse from AV node travels to   ventricles through Bundle of His  
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Bundle of His divides into   right and left bundle branches  
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Bundle branches terminate in   Purkinje fibers  
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Purkinje fibers   fan out into the muscles of the ventricles causing ventricles to contract  
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Supporting Blood Vessels   Arteries, Arterioles, Capillaries, Venules, Veins  
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Arteries   Large, thick-walled vessels,Carry blood away from the heart  
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Arterioles   Thinner walls than arteries,Transport blood on to capillaries  
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Capillaries   Extremely thin walls = single layer,Allow for exchange of materials between blood and tissue fluid surrounding body cells  
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Venules   Smallest veins,Collect deoxygenated blood from cells for transport back to heart  
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Veins   Thinner walls than arteries,Thicker walls than capillaries,Transport blood from venules to heart  
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Cardiac Cycle Phases   Diastole and Systole  
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One Cardiac Cycle =   One Complete Heartbeat  
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Diastole   Relaxation phase of heartbeat,Ventricles relax and fill with blood  
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Systole   Contraction phase of heartbeat,Ventricles contract,Force blood out of heart  
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Blood Pressure   Pressure exerted by blood on walls of arteries  
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Blood Pressure is measured by what 2 numbers?   Systolic Pressure, Diastolic Pressure  
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Systolic Pressure   Maximum pressure reached within the ventricles  
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Diastolic Pressure   Minimum pressure reached within the ventricles  
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Sphygmomanometer   (blood pressure cuff) Used to measure blood pressure  
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Angina Pectoris   Severe pain and constriction about the heart, usually radiating to left shoulder and down left arm. Creates feeling of pressure in anterior chest  
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Cardiac Tamponade   Compression of the heart caused by accumulation of blood or other fluid within the pericardial sac. Accumulation of fluid in pericardial cavity prevents ventricles from adequately filling or pumping blood  
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Cardiomyopathy   Disease of the heart muscle itself, primarily affecting pumping ability of the heart. It is a noninflammatory disease of the heart and results in enlargement of the heart and dysfunction of the ventricles of the heart  
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Congestive Heart Failure   condition in which pumping ability of heart is progressively impaired to the point that it no longer meets bodily needs  
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Congestive Heart Failure – 2 Types   Left-sided cardiac failure and Right-sided cardiac failure  
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Left-sided cardiac failure   Left ventricle unable to pump blood that enters from the lungs  
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5 characteristics of Left-sided cardiac failure   Dyspnea,Moist sounding cough,Fatigue,Tachycardia,Restlessness,Anxiety  
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Right-sided cardiac failure   Right side of heart cannot empty blood received from venous circulation  
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8 Characteristics of Right-sided cardiac failure   Edema of lower extremities (pitting edema), Weight gain,Ascites,Anorexia,Nocturia,Weakness,enlargement of liver (hepatomegaly),Distended neck veins,  
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Coronary Artery Disease   Narrowing of the coronary arteries to the extent that adequate blood supply to the myocardium is prevented  
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Coronary Artery Disease Treatments (5)   Medications,Percutaneous Transluminal,Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA),Directional Coronary Atherectomy,Coronary Bypass Surgery( Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG))  
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Endocarditis   Inflammation of the membrane lining of the valves and chambers of the heart caused by direct invasion of bacteria or other organisms and leads to deformity of valve cusps  
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Hypertensive Heart Disease   Heart disease as a result of long-term hypertension,Heart must work against increased resistance due to increased pressure in the arteries  
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Mitral Valve Prolapse   Drooping of one or both cusps of the mitral valve back into the left atrium during ventricular systole, Results in incomplete closure of the valve and mitral insufficiency  
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Myocardial Infarction   Condition caused by occlusion of one or more of the coronary arteries (destruction of myocardial tissue), known as Heart attack  
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Myocarditis   Inflammation of the myocardium -May be viral or bacterial infectionMay be result of systemic disease or May be caused by fungal infections, serum sickness, or chemical agent  
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Pericarditis   Inflammation of the pericardium (saclike membrane) that covers the heart muscle, May be acute or chronic  
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Rheumatic Fever   Inflammatory disease that may develop as a delayed reaction to insufficiently treated Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection of the upper respiratory tract  
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Aneurysm   Localized dilatation of an artery formed at a weak point in the vessel wall. Weakened area balloons out with each pulsating of artery  
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Arteriosclerosis   Arterial condition in which there is thickening, hardening and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries (hardening of the arteries)Results in decreased blood supply, especially to lower extremities and cerebrum  
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Hypertension   Condition in which the patient has a higher blood pressure than judged to be normal and Blood pressure persistently exceeds 140/90 mmHg  
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3 Types of Hypertension   Essential hypertension, Secondary hypertension, Malignant hypertension  
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Essential hypertension   Accounts for 90 percent of all hypertension,No single known cause  
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Secondary hypertension   Due to underlying cause  
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Malignant hypertension   Severe and rapidly progressive,Diastolic pressure higher than 120 mmHg  
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Arterial Occlusive Disease   Obstruction of the arteries in the extremities (predominantly the legs),Leading cause = atherosclerosis,Classic symptom is intermittent claudication  
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Raynaud’s Phenomenon   Intermittent attacks of vasoconstriction of the arterioles,Causes pallor of the fingers or toes, followed by cyanosis, then redness, before returning to normal color (white-blue-red),Initiated by exposure to cold or emotional disturbance  
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Thrombophlebitis   Inflammation of a vein associated with the formation of a thrombus (clot),Usually occurs in an extremity, most frequently a leg  
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2 types of Thrombophlebitis   Superficial Thrombophlebitis, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)  
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Superficial Thrombophlebitis   Usually obvious, Accompanied by cordlike or thready appearance to the vessel  
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)   Occurs primarily in lower legs, thighs, and pelvic area and is characterized by aching or cramping pain in legs  
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Varicose Veins   Enlarged, superficial veins,Twisted, dilated veins with incompetent valves  
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Varicose Veins Treatment   Rest and elevation of affected extremity,Use of elastic stockings,Sclerotherapy,Injection of a chemical irritant into the varicosed vein (sclerosing agent),Vein stripping  
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Venous Insufficiency   An abnormal circulatory condition characterized by decreased return of venous blood from the legs to the trunk of the body  
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Congenital Heart Diseases   Coarctation of the Aorta,  
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Coarctation of the Aorta   Congenital heart defect characterized by a localized narrowing of the aorta Results in increased blood pressure in upper extremities and decreased blood pressure in lower extremities  
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Patent Ductus Arteriosus   Abnormal opening between the pulmonary artery and the aorta caused by failure of fetal ductus arteriosus to close after birth Defect seen primarily in premature infants  
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Tetralogy of Fallot   Congenital heart anomaly that consists of four defects - Pulmonary stenosisInterventricular septal defect Dextraposition of aorta (shifts to the right) Hypertrophy of right ventricle  
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Transposition of the Great Vessels   Condition in which the two major arteries of the heart are reversed in position Results in two non-communicating circulatory systems  
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6 Arrhythmias   Atrial Flutter,Atrial Fibrillation, Fibrillation, Ventricular Fibrillation, Heart Block, Ventricular Tachycardia  
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Atrial Flutter   Condition in which the contractions of the atria become extremely rapid, at the rate of between 250 to 400 beats per minute  
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Fibrillation (Atrial Fibrillation)   Extremely rapid, incomplete contractions of the atria resulting in disorganized and uncoordinated twitching of the atria Rate of contractions may be as high as 350 to 600 beats per minute  
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Fibrillation (Ventricular Fibrillation)   Rapid, tremulous (quivering like a bowl of Jell-O) and ineffectual contractions of the ventriclesNo audible heartbeatNo palpable pulseNo respirationNo blood circulation If prolonged, will lead to cardiac arrest  
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Heart Block (AV)   An interference with the normal conduction of electric impulses that control activity of the heart muscle  
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Ventricular Tachycardia   Condition in which the ventricles of the heart beat at a rate greater than 100 beats per minute,Characterized by three or more consecutive premature ventricular contractions,Also known as V-tach  
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Angiography   X-ray visualization of internal anatomy of heart and blood vessels after introducing a radiopaque substance (contrast medium  
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Cardiac catheterization   Diag procedure-catheter is introduced into a large vein or artery, usually of an arm or a leg, and is then threaded through the circulatory system to the heart,Used to obtain detailed information about the structure and function of the heart, etc.  
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Cardiac Enzymes Test   Tests performed on samples of blood obtained by venipuncture to determine the presence of damage to the myocardial muscle  
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(CAT) Computed Axial Tomography   Diagnostic X-ray technique that uses ionizing radiation to produce a cross-sectional image of the body,Often used to detect aneurysms of the aorta  
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Echocardiography   Diagnostic procedure for studying the structure and motion of the heart,Useful in evaluating structural and functional changes in a variety of heart disorders  
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Electrocardiogram (EKG, ECG)   Graphic record of the electrical action of the heart as reflected from various angles to the surface of the skin  
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Exercise stress testing   Means of assessing cardiac function, by subjecting the patient to carefully controlled amounts of physical stress, for example, using the treadmill  
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Holter monitoring   Small, portable monitoring device that makes prolonged electrocardiograph recordings on a portable tape recorder,Continuous EKG (ambulatory EKG) is recorded on a magnetic tape recording while the patient conducts normal daily activities  
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Event monitor   Similar to the Holter monitor in that it also records the electrical activity of the heart while patient goes about usual daily activities,Can be used for a longer period of time than a Holter monitor,Usually a month  
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Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)   Small, lightweight, electronic device placed under the skin or muscle in either the chest or abdomen to monitor the heart’s rhythm.If abnormal rhythm occurs, the ICD helps return the heart to its normal rhythm  
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)   Use of strong magnetic field and radiofrequency waves to produce imaging that is valuable in providing images of the heart, large blood vessels, brain, and soft tissue,Used to examine the aorta, to detect masses or possible tumors, and pericardial disease  
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Positron Emission Tomography (PET)   Computerized x-ray technique that uses radioactive substances to examine the blood flow and the metabolic activity of various body structures, such as the heart and blood vessels,Patient is given doses of strong radioactive tracers by injection or inhalat  
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Serum Lipid   Test that measures the amount of fatty substances (cholesterol, triglycerides, and lipoproteins) in a sample of blood obtained by venipuncture  
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Thallium Stress   Combination of exercise stress testing with thallium imaging to assess changes in coronary blood flow during exercise  
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analgesic   pertaining to relieving pain; a medicaiton that relieves pain.  
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anastomosis   a surgical joining of two ducts, blood vessels, or bowel segments to allow flow from one to the other.  
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aneursysmectomy   surgical removal of the sac of an aneurysm.  
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anomaly   deviation from normal  
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arthralgia   joint pain  
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ascites   an abnormal collection of fluid withing the peritoneal cavity.  
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bruit   an abnormal sound or murmur heard when listening to a carotid artery or organ with a stethoscope.  
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claudication   cramplike pai ns in the calves of the legs caused by poor circulation ot the muscles of the legs; associated with atherosclerosis.  
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coronary artery   branch from the aorta and supply blood and oxygen to the heart muscle (myocardium)  
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cusp   any one of the small flaps on the valves of the heart.  
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dependent edema   a fluid accumulation in the tissues influenced by gravity.  
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dysrhythmia   abnormal rhythm  
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hepatomegaly   enlargement of the liver.  
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Homan's sign   pain felt in the calf of the leg, or behind the knee, when the examiner is purposely dorsiflexing the foot of the patient-positive indicates thrombophlebitus  
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hypotension   low blood pressure;less than normal blood pressure reading.  
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infarction   a localized area of necrosis from a lack of oxygen due to interruption of blood flow.  
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ischemia   decreased supply of oxygenated blood.  
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lumen   a cavity or the channel within any organ or structure  
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mediastinum   area between the lungs in the chest cavity that contains the heart, aorta, trachea, esophagus, and bronchi.  
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myocardium   middle, muscular layer of the heart.  
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nocturia   urination at night.  
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occlusion   state of being closed  
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orthopnea   an abnormal condition in which a person sits up straight or stands up to breathe comfortably  
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palpable   detectable by touch  
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palpitation   a pounding or racing of the heart, associated with normal emotional responses or with heart disorders.  
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pericardium   the double membranous sac that encloses the heart and the origins of the great blood vessels.  
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petechiae   small, purplish, hemorrhagic spots on the skin;may be due to abnormality in the blood-clotting system.  
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pitting edema   is swelling usually of the skin of the extremities, that when pressed firmly with a finger will maintain the dent.  
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prophylactic   an agent that protects against disease.  
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pulmonary arteries   only arteries in the body to carry deoxygenated blood (carried from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation).  
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pulmonary circulation   circulation of deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation and back to the left atrium of the heart(from heart->lungs->to heart)  
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pulmonary vein   one of 4 large veins(two from each lung) that returns oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the left atrium of the heart. pulmonary veins are only veins in body to carry oxygenated blood.  
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septum   a wall, or partition, that divides or separates 2 cavities. The interatrial septum separates the right and left atria, the atrioventricular septum separates the atria and the ventricles, and the interventricular septum separates the right and left ventric  
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serum sickness   a hypersensitivity reaction that may occur 2-3 weeks after administration of an antiserum.  
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Sydenham's chorea   a form of chorea(involuntary muscle twitching) associated with rheumatic fever, usually occurring in childhood.  
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systemic circulation   circulation of blood from l.ventricle of heart->body->r.atrium of heart via capillaries.  
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systole   contraction phase of the heartbeat forcing blood into the aorta and the pulmonary arteries.  
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thrombosis   formation or existence of a blood clot.  
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vasoconstriction   narrowing of the lumen of a blood vessel.  
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vegetation   abnormal growth of tissue around a valve.  
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coarctation   a congenital heart defect characterized by a localized narrowing of the aorta, which results in increased blood pressure in the upper extremities and decreased in the lower.  
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atrial flutter   condition-contractions of the atria become extremely rapid(250-400/beats per min.)  
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patent ductus arteriosus   an abnormal opening between the pulmonary artery and the aorta caused by failure at birth.  
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AMI   acute myocardial infarction  
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AS   aortic stenosis  
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ASD   atrial septal defect  
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ASHD   arteriosclerotic heart disease  
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A-V   atrioventricular  
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BBB   bundle branch block  
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BP   blood pressure  
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CABG   coronary artery bypass graft  
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CAD   coronary artery disease  
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Cath.   catheter  
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CC   cardiac catheterization  
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CCU   coronary care unit; critical care unit  
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CHD   coronary heart disease  
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CHF   congestive heart failure  
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CPR   cardiopulmonary resuscitation  
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CT   computed tomography  
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CT   (scan) computed tomography (scan)  
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CVD   cardiovascular disease  
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DOE   dyspnea on exertion  
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DVT   deep vein thrombosis  
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ECG   Electrocardiogram; electrocardiograph  
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ECHO   echocardiography  
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EKG   Electrocardiogram; electrocardiograph  
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HCVD   hypertensive cardiovascular disease  
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HDL   high-density lipoprotein  
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ICD   implantable cardioversion defibrillator  
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LDL   low-density lipoprotein  
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MI   myocardial infarction  
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MRI   magnetic resonance imaging  
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MS   mitral stenosis  
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MVP   mitral valve prolapse  
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PACs   premature atrial contractions  
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PAT   paroxysmal atrial tachycardia  
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PDA   patent ductus arteriosus  
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PET   positron emission tomography  
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PTCA   percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty  
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PVCs   premature ventricular contraction  
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SA   sinoatrial  
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VSD   ventricular septal defect  
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VT   ventricular tachycardia  
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A-fib   atrial fibrillation  
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HTN   hypertension  
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PTCA   percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty  
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CABG   coronary artery bypass graft  
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bradycardia   a slow heart rate characterized by a pulse rate under 60 beats per minute.  
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cyanosis   slightly bluish, grayish, sltelike or dark discoloration of the skin due to the presence of abnormal amounts of reduced hemoglobin in the blood  
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tachycardia   abnormal rapid heart action, usually over 100 beats per minute.  
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