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Chapter 5 CV
Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anemia | A lower than normal number of erythrocytes in the blood |
| Atrial Fibrillation | Occurs when the normal rhythmic contractions of the atria are replaced by rapid, irregular twitching of the muscular heart wall |
| Cardiac Catheterization | A diagnostic procedure in which a catheter is passed into a vein or artery and then guided into the heart |
| Coronary Thrombosis | Damage to the heart muscle caused by a thrombus blocking a coronary artery |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | A group of cardiac disabilities resulting from an insufficient supply of oxygenated blood to the heart |
| Phlebitis | The inflammation of a vein |
| Raynaud's Disease | A peripheral arterial occlusive disease in which intermittent attack's are triggered by cold or stress |
| Orthostatic Hypotension | Also known as postural hypotension, is low blood pressure that occurs upon standing up |
| Thrombotic Occlusion | The blocking of an artery by a thrombus |
| Ventricular Fibrillation | Consists of rapid, irregular, and useless contractions of the ventricles |
| Ventricular Tachycardia | A very rapid heartbeat that begins within the ventricles |