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Chapter 5 CVST
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anemia | Lower than normal number of erythrocytes. |
| Atrial Fibrillation | Occurs when the normal rhythmic contraction of the atria are replaced by rapid, irregular twitching of the heart wall. |
| Cardiac Catherization | a diagnostic procedure in which a catheter is passed into a vein pr artery and then graded 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 attacks are triggered by cold or stress. |
| Orthostatic Hypotension | Low blood pressure that occurs upon standing up. |
| Thrombolytic Occlusion | The blocking of an artery by a thrombus. |
| Ventricular Fibrillation | Rapid, irregular, and contractions of the ventricles. |
| Ventricular Tachycardia | Very rapid heartbeat that begins within the ventricles. |