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Cardiovascular System- Reverse Definations
Question | Answer |
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angioplasty | any endovascular procedure that reopens narrowed blood vessels |
cardioversion | applying controlled electrical shock to the exterior of the chest |
deep vein thrombosis | blood clot that forms in the deep veins of the body |
thrombosis | blood clot that obstructs a vessel |
biscuspid valve | blood passes from the left atrium to the left ventricle; aka mitral valve |
pulmonary artery | carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs |
pulmonary vein | carries oxygenated blood back to the heart from the lungs |
beta blockers | causes a decrease of heart rate and contractility |
inferior vena cava | collects and carries deoxygenated blood from the lower portion to the right atrium |
superior vena cava | collects and carries deoxygenated blood from the top portion to the right atrium |
varicose veins | condition which develops when the valves of the veins are damaged |
hypertension | consistently elevated blood pressure |
hypotension | decreased blood pressure |
thrombolysis | destruction of a blood clot |
catheter ablation | destruction of conductive tissue of the heart |
necrosis | destruction of tissue |
stent | device used to hold open vessels |
nitrates | dilated blood vessels of the heart |
holter monitor test | ECG recording system capable of storing 24-48 hours of tracings |
pericardium | fibrous sac which encloses the heart |
atherosclerosis | form of arteriosclerosis characterized by deposits of plaque in arteries |
arteriosclerosis | hardening and narrowing of an artery |
arrhythmia | inability of the heart to maintain a normal sinus rhythm |
insufficiency | inability of the valves to close properly |
valvotomy | incision of a valve to increase the size of the opening |
diuretics | increase excretion of water and sodium |
phlebitis | inflammation of a vein |
endocardium | innermost layer of the heart |
angina | intermittent chest pain |
myocardial infarction | life threatening condition characterized by necrosis in the myocardium |
ischemia | local and temporary deficiency of blood supply |
aneursym | localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel |
tricuspid valve | located between the right atrium and right ventricle |
ACE inhibitors | lowers blood pressure |
statins | lowers cholesterol |
embolism | mass lodged in a blood vessel |
myocardium | muscular layer of the heart |
coarctation | narrowing of a vessel |
infarction | necrosis of tissue following cessation of blood supply |
epicardium | outermost layer of the heart |
cardiac catherization | passage of a catheter into the heart |
valve | prevents backflow of blood into the right ventricle |
laser ablation | procedure used to remove or treat varicose veins |
palpitation | sensation that the heart is not beating normally |
lipid panel | series of tests used to assess rick of ischemic heart disease |
bruit | soft blowing sound hear on auscultation |
systole | the contraction phase of the heart |
disastole | the relaxation phase of the heart |
doppler ultrasound | ultrasound that assess different areas of the heart |
echocardiography | ultrasound used to visualize interal cardiac structures |