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Cardio RD
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Angioplasty | Any endovascular procedure that reopens narrowed blood vessels |
| Cardioversion | Applying controlled electrical shock to the exterior of the chest |
| DVT (deep vein thrombosis) | Blood clot that forms in the deep veins of the body |
| Thrombosis | Blood clot that obstructs a vessel |
| Bicuspid 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 | Devised used to hold open blood vessels |
| Nitrates | Dilate blood vessels of the heart |
| Holter monitor | ECG recording system capable of storing 24-28 hours of tracings |
| Pericardium | Fibrous sac which encloses the heart |
| Atherosclerosis | Form of ateriosclerosis characterized by deposits of plaque in the 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 secretion of water and sodium |
| Phlebitis | Inflammation of a vein |
| Endocardium | Innermost layer of the heart |
| Angina | Intermittent chest pain |
| MI (myocardial infarction) | Life-threatening condition characterized by necrosis in the myocardium |
| Ischemia | Local and temporary deficiency of blood supply |
| Aneurysm | 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 catheterization | Passage of a catheter into the heart |
| Pulmonic 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 asses risk of ischemic heart disease |
| Bruit | Soft blowing sound heard on auscultation |
| Systole | The contraction phase of the heart |
| Diastole | The relaxation phase of the heart |
| Doppler U/S | Ultrasound that assesses different areas of the heart |
| Echocardiogram | Ultrasound used to visualize internal cardiac structures |
Created by:
Jessica Longboat
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