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pathology ch 7 cardiovascular

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Atrial septal defect an opening in the septum between the two atria of the heart
Ventricular septal defect an opening in the septum between the ventricles
Coarctation of the aorta narrowing of the aorta just beyond the vessels to the head and arms
Radiographic appearance of aortic coarctation rib notching, usu. posterior ribs 4-8
Coronary artery disease (CAD) narrowing of the coronary arteries
Radiographic appearance of congestive heart failure (CHF) cardiomegaly
Radiographic appearance of pulmonary edema fluid in the interstitial lung spaces resembles a butterfly or bat-wing pattern
Aneurism localized dilation of an artery
Saccular aneurism involves only one side of the arterial wall
Fusiform aneurism uniform dilation of the entire circumference of a vessel
Aortic dissection disruption of the intima or inner layer of a vessel allows blood to flow between the layers or the vessel wall.
Radiographic appearance of aortic dissection wavy borders or widening aortic shadow
Atherosclerosis gradual buildup of fatty deposit in the artery wall
Thrombosis a stationary clot in a vessel
Elbolus a traveling clot
Preventative measures for an embolus anticoagulant (cumadin or heparin)
Pericardial effusion accumulation of fluid in the pericardial sac
For diagnosis of pericardial effusion on a chest x-ray? 200ml fluid present
For diagnosis of pericardial effusion 50ml fluid present
Dextrocardia when the heart is located on the right side of the body
Arteriosclerosis hardening of the arterial walls
Bacterial endocarditis inflammatory reaction involving the heart valves
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