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MrsC Chap 11
MrsC Med Term Chap 11 Cardio
Question | Answer |
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Angiogram | Record (x-ray) of a blood vessel. |
Angioplasty | Surgical repair of a blood vessel. |
aortic stenosis | Narrowing of the aorta. |
Arteriosclerosis | Hardening of arteries. |
arterial anastomosis | Surgical connection between arteries. |
Arteriography | Process of recording (x-ray) arteries after injecting contrast material. |
Endarterectomy | Removal of the inner lining of the artery (when it is filled with plaque). |
Atheroma | Collection of fatty material in an artery. |
Atherosclerosis | Hardening of arteries with deposit of fatty substance. |
Atherectomy | Removal of a fatty mass in a vessel. |
Atrial | Pertaining to an upper chamber of the heart. |
Atrioventricular | Pertaining to an atrium and ventricle (upper and lower chambers of the heart). |
brachial artery | Artery that branches from the aorta to bring blood to the arm. |
Cardiomegaly | Enlargement of the heart. |
Cardiomyopathy | Disease of heart muscle. |
Bradycardia | Condition of slow heartbeat. |
Tachycardia | Condition of fast heartbeat. |
Hypercholesterolemia | Condition of excessive cholesterol in the blood. |
coronary arteries | Arteries branch from the aorta to bring oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. |
Cyanosis | Abnormal condition of bluish discoloration due to poor oxygenation of blood. |
Myxoma | Benign tumor of the heart (myx/o stromal tissue. |
Hypoxia | Condition of decreased oxygen in inspired air; as occurs in high altitudes. |
Pericardiocentesis | Surgical puncture of the membrane surrounding the heart (to remove fluid). |
Phlebotomy | Incision of a vein. |
Thrombophlebitis | Inflammation of a vein with clots. |
Arrhythmia | Arrhythmia and dysrhythmia are used to describe abnormal heart rhythm. |
Sphygmomanometer | Instrument to measure blood pressure. |
Stethoscope | Instrument to examine the chest. |
Thrombolysis | Destruction of clots. |
Valvuloplasty | Surgical repair of a valve (within the heart). |
mitral valvulitis | Inflammation of the mitral valve. |
Valvotomy | Incision of a valve. |
Vasoconstriction | Narrowing of vessels. |
Vasodilation | Widening of vessels. |
Vascular | Pertaining to blood vessels. |
Venous | Pertaining to veins. |
Venipuncture | Incision of a vein for phlebotomy or to start an intravenous infusion. |
Interventricular septum | The wall separating the ventricles of the heart (lower chambers). |