cardio conditions Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
arrhythmias | abnormal heart rhythms |
atrioventricular block / heart block | impaired conduction of the heart's electrical impulses |
flutter | rapid but regular contractions of atria or ventricles |
fibrillation | uncoordinated, irregular contraction of the heart muscle |
bradycardia | abnormally slow heartbeat |
tachycardia | abnormally rapid heartbeat |
congenital heart disease | abnormalities in the heart present at birth |
CoA / coarctation of the aorta | narrowing of the aorta |
PDA / patent ductus arteriosus | the small duct between the aorta and pulmonary artery remains open (it usually closes at birth) |
atrial septal defect | a small hole between the atria |
ventricular septal defect | small holes in the ventricles |
tetralogy of Fallot | a congenital malformation of the heart that involves 4 distinct defects |
CHF / congestive heart failure | the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently |
CAD / coronary artery disease | disease of the arteries surrounding the heart |
endocarditis | bacterial inflammation of the inner lining of the heart |
myocarditis | inflammation of the heart muscle |
pericarditis | inflammation of the pericardium |
MVP / mitral valve prolapse | improper closure of the mitral valve |
murmur | extra sound between normal beats |
stenosis | thickening of valvular tissue causing narrow valve openings |
rheumatic heart disease | heart disease caused by rheumatic fever |
aneurysm | weakening of the walls of a vessel |
PVD / peripheral vascular disease | blockage of blood vessels outside of the heart |
Raynaud's disease | episodes of vasospasm in fingers and toes |
varicose veins | damaged valves that prevent backflow of blood in veins of the leg |
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