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Chapter 9
Cardiology - Cardiovascular Systems.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| MRA | magnetic resonance angiography |
| CO | cardiac output |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| NSR | normal sinus rhythm |
| MVP | mitral valve prolapse |
| PCI | percutaneous coronary intervention |
| TEE | transesophageal echocardiogram |
| arti/o | atrium (upper Chamber) |
| ventricul/o | ventricle (lower chamber) |
| ather/o | fatty plaque |
| valvuloplasty | surgical reconstruction of a heart value |
| superior vena cava (Head and arms) | portion of the vena cava that gathers blood from the upper portion of the body |
| thrombolytic | drug that breaks down clots |
| Sonography aka Ultrasound | use of sound waves to produce diagnostic images |
| Pectoralgia | Chest Pain |