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Chapter 9 -S
Subjective
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| angina pectoris an-JAI-nah-PEK-tor-is | oppressive pain in the chest caused by irregular blood flow to the heart |
| arrhythmia ah-RITH-mee-ah | irregular heartbeat |
| dysrhythmia dis-RITH-mee-ah | irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia is more common) |
| palpitation PAL-pih-TAY-shun | rapid or irregular beating of the heart |
| pectoralgia PEK-toh-RAL-jee-ah | chest pain |
| aortalgia AY-or-TAL-jah | pain in the aorta |
| diaphoresis DAI-ah-foh-REE-sis | profuse sweating |
| hemorrhage HEM-oh-RIJ | loss of blood |
| phlebalgia fleh-BAL-jee-ah | pain in the vein |