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Mod D unit 1 voc
week 1 voc
Question | Answer |
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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 |