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Unit 19
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anemia | A condition in which the amount is red blood cells or hemoglobin in the body is less than normal. |
| Angina | Chest pain, pressure, or discomfort. |
| Arrhythmia | Irregular heartbeat. |
| Artery | Vessels that carries blood away from the heart. |
| Atria | The upper two chambers of the heart. |
| Capillaries | Tiny blood vessels in which the exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste products occurs between blood and cells. |
| Cardiomyopathy | A weakening of the heart muscles due to enlargement or thickening, which reduces the heart's ability to pump blood effectively. |
| Compression Stockings | Stockings that are used to prevent swelling, promote circulation, and possibly prevent blood clots; also called antiembolic or elastic stockings. |
| Congestive heart failure (CHF) | A condition in which the heart muscle is damaged and fails to pump effectively. |
| Coronary artery disease (CAD) | A condition in which the coronary arteries become damaged and narrow over time, causing chest pain and other symptoms. |
| Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) | A condition in which a blood clot forms in a large vein in the body, most often in the leg. |
| Diastole | Phase when the heart muscles relaxes. |
| Embolism | The blockage of a blood vessel by a blood clot or a foreign substance. |
| Heart | Four-chambered pump that is responsible for the flow of blood in the body. |
| Hypoxia | A condition in which the body tissues do not receive enough oxygen. |
| Ischemia | A lack of blood supply to an area. |
| Myocardial ischemia | A condition in which the heart muscle does not receive enough blood and lacks oxygen; can cause angina. |
| Nitroglycerin | Medication that relaxes the walls of the coronary arteries. |
| Occlusion | A complete obstruction of a blood vessel. |
| Orthopnea | shortness of breath when lying down that is relieved by sitting up. |
| Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) | A condition in which the legs, feet, arms, or hands do not have enough blood circulation. |
| Phlebitis | Inflammation of the veins, usually in the lower extremities. |
| Pulmonary edema | A condition in which there is an accumulation of fluid in the lungs; usually due to heart failure. |
| Pulmonary embolism (PE) | A blockage in the pulmonary artery, usually by a blood clot. |
| Sequential compression device (SCD) | A plastic, air-filled sleeve that is placed around the leg and inflates and deflates regularly to help improve circulation and reduce fluid buildup. |
| Stable angina | Chest pain that occurs when a person is active or under severe stress. |
| Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) | A serious, often fatal condition in which there is a loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness. |
| Systole | Phase where the heart is at work, contracting and pushing blood out of the left ventricle. |
| Thrombus | A blood clot in a blood vessel. |
| Unstable angina | Chest pain that occurs while a person is at rest and not exerting himself. |
| Vein | Vessel that carries blood to the heart. |
| Ventricles | The lower two chambers of the heart. |
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