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MOD 93 Week 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Bradycardia | Heart rate under 60 bpm |
| Atherosclerosis | Build up of fatty substances in arteries |
| Cardiomegaly | Enlargement of the heart |
| Hypercholesterolemia | High blood cholestrol |
| Endocardium | Inner layer of heart |
| Tachycardia | Heart rate over 100 bpm |
| Pericardiocentesis | Removal of fluid from the pericardium |
| Ischemia | Holding back of blood |
| Ectopic | Heartbeat outside regular rate and rhythm |
| Asystole | Without heart contraction (flat line) |
| Varicose | Pretaining to twisted or swollen vein |
| Erythrocytes | Red blood cells |
| Vasoconstriction | Constriction of a blood vessel |
| Cardiologist | Heart specialist |
| Hypertrophy | Increased growth |
| MI | Myocardial Infraction |
| EKG, ECG | Electrocardiogram |
| HTN | Hypertension |
| CABG | Coronary Artery Bypass Graft |
| V tach | Ventricular tachycardia |
| PVC | Premature Ventricular Contractions |
| CHF | Congestive Heart Failure |
| CAD | Coronary Artery Disease |
| HDL | High Density Lipoprotein |
| LDL | Low Density Lipoprotein |
| Lasix (Diuretic) | Hypertension |
| Lopressor (Beta Blocker) | HTN, CHF, Angina Pectoris |
| Lotensin (Ace Inhibitor) | Hypertension |
| Verapamil (Calcium Channel Blocker) | Angina Pectoris, Artial Flutter |
| Nitroglycerin (Nitrate) | Anti Anginal |