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Heart Diseases
Heart Diseases Outline 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| CAD | Coronary artery disease. The coronary arteries supply oxygenated blood to the heart muscle. |
| Arteriosclerosis | Thickening of the Arterial Wall and loss of elasticity resulting in decreased blood flow through the arteries. |
| Atherosclerosis | Form of Arteriosclerosis in which lipids or fats accumulate within the arterial wall. |
| Ischemia | The lack of blood flow to the tissues of the heart. |
| Angina | Chest pain that is the result of Ischemia. May be the first symptom of heart disease. |
| Myocardial Infarct (MI) | Heart Attack (Myocardial: Heart Muscle, Infarct: Death of tissue) |
| Plaque | Calcium deposited onto the wall of the artery, making the artery rigid |
| Cardiac Arrythmia or Dysrhythmia | Disturbances in the rhythm of the heart |