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Ch. 9
Patient Problems
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| angina pectoris | oppressive pain in the chest caused by irregular blood flow to the heart |
| arrhythmia | irregular heartbeat |
| dysrhythmia | irregular heartbeat |
| palpitation | rapid or irregular beating of the heart |
| pectoralgia | chest pain |
| aortalgia | pain in the aorta |
| diaphoresis | profuse sweating |
| hemorrhage | loss of blood |
| phlebalgia | pain in a vein |