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Mod D unit 1 voc
week 1 voc
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Angin | to choke |
| –Emia | Blood Condition |
| mano | thin |
| phono | sound |
| Arrhythmia | lack of rhythm of the heartbeat |
| Arteries | vessels transport blood from right to left ventricles |
| Atherosclerosis | build up of fatty substances |
| Arteriosclerosis | A condition of hardening of an artery |
| Brachial Pulse | behind elbow |
| Blood Pressure | pressure of blood on the walls of the vessels |
| bradycardia | slow heartbeat |
| cardiotonic | increase the tone of the heart; a type of medication |
| carotid pulse | neck pulse |
| cyanosis | dark blue/ oxygen deficiency |
| endarterectomy | excision of inner potion of an artery |
| endocardium | inner lining of the heart |
| filbrillation | quivering of muscle fiber |
| Hemangioma | benign tumor of a blood vessel |
| Korotkoff’s Sounds | tapping sound of heart |
| Myocardium | heart muscle |
| Phlebotomy- | taking of blood |
| Radial Artery | wrist |
| SA Node | pace maker of the heart |
| Sphygmomanometer- | used to measure b/p (cuff) |
| Stroke- | blockage of a blood vessel in the brain |
| Tachycardia- | fast heart rate |
| Thrombosis- | stationary blood clot |
| Vasotripsy- | crushing blood vessel to stop hemorrhageing |
| What are the Primary Pulse Points? | Carotid, brachial, radial |
| How much does the heart weigh? | 300g/ 1 pound |