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Cardiology
Word parts
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| blood clot in a coronary artery | coronary thrombosis |
| heart stops beating | cardiac arrest |
| calcified deposit in the aorta | aortolith |
| surgical removal of plaque from inside an artery | endarterectomy |
| General term for pain in the chest muscles or chest region | Pectoralgia |
| Patient feels “jumping,” “fluttering,” or “skipping beats” | Palpitation |
| Excessive sweating, often seen with cardiac distress or shock | Diaphoresis |
| blood flow to the heart is blocked | heart attack |
| blood flow to the brain is blocked or a blood vessel in the brain bursts | stroke |
| temporary blockage to the brain that resolves without lasting damage | transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) |