Save
Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

chap 9,2

Cardiology

TermDefinition
aneurysm bulge in a blood vessel
normotensionb normal blood pressuer
antianginal drug that prevents or relieves the symptoms of angina
cardiotonic drug that increases the strencth of the heart contractions
anastomosis creation of an opening between two normally separate structures
anglocarditis inflammation of the heart vessels
cardiothoracic surgery surgery that involves cutting through the patient;s chest to get to the heart
cardiac catheterization the process of inserting a tube (catheter) into the heart
coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) borrowed piece of blood vessel used to bypass blocked artery in the heart
diastolic pressure pressure exerted on blood vessels when the heart is relaxed
systolic pressure pressure exerted on blood vessels when the heart is contracting
valvotomy incision into a heart valve
varicotomy surgical removal of a varicose vein
venostasis trapping of blood in an extremity due to compression
ventriculotomy incision into a ventricle
embolus mass of matter present in the blood
embolism blockage in a blood vessel caused by an embolus
congestive heart failure (CHF) heart failure characterized by the heart cavity being unable to pump all the blood out of it (congestive)
cardlotocic poisonous to the heart
congential heart defect flaw in structure of the heart, preswent at birth
coronary artery bypass surgery surgery to bypass a blocked artery in the heart
atrial septal defect flaw in septum that divides the two atria of the heart
arteritis inflammation of the arteries
bradycardia slow heartbeat
tachycardia fast heartbeat
ischemia blockage of blood flow to an organ
pericardial effusion fluid pouring out into the tissue around the heart
coronary circulation circulation of blood from the heart to the heart muscle
pulmonary circulatiob circulation of blood from the heart to the lungs.
systemic circulation circulation of blood from the heart to the rest of the body
phlebostenosis narrowing of the veins
Created by: Jennifer Marion
 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards