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Cardiovascular System- Reverse Definations

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angioplasty   any endovascular procedure that reopens narrowed blood vessels  
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cardioversion   applying controlled electrical shock to the exterior of the chest  
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deep vein thrombosis   blood clot that forms in the deep veins of the body  
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thrombosis   blood clot that obstructs a vessel  
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biscuspid valve   blood passes from the left atrium to the left ventricle; aka mitral valve  
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pulmonary artery   carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs  
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pulmonary vein   carries oxygenated blood back to the heart from the lungs  
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beta blockers   causes a decrease of heart rate and contractility  
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inferior vena cava   collects and carries deoxygenated blood from the lower portion to the right atrium  
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superior vena cava   collects and carries deoxygenated blood from the top portion to the right atrium  
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varicose veins   condition which develops when the valves of the veins are damaged  
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hypertension   consistently elevated blood pressure  
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hypotension   decreased blood pressure  
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thrombolysis   destruction of a blood clot  
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catheter ablation   destruction of conductive tissue of the heart  
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necrosis   destruction of tissue  
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stent   device used to hold open vessels  
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nitrates   dilated blood vessels of the heart  
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holter monitor test   ECG recording system capable of storing 24-48 hours of tracings  
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pericardium   fibrous sac which encloses the heart  
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atherosclerosis   form of arteriosclerosis characterized by deposits of plaque in arteries  
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arteriosclerosis   hardening and narrowing of an artery  
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arrhythmia   inability of the heart to maintain a normal sinus rhythm  
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insufficiency   inability of the valves to close properly  
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valvotomy   incision of a valve to increase the size of the opening  
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diuretics   increase excretion of water and sodium  
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phlebitis   inflammation of a vein  
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endocardium   innermost layer of the heart  
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angina   intermittent chest pain  
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myocardial infarction   life threatening condition characterized by necrosis in the myocardium  
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ischemia   local and temporary deficiency of blood supply  
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aneursym   localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel  
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tricuspid valve   located between the right atrium and right ventricle  
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ACE inhibitors   lowers blood pressure  
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statins   lowers cholesterol  
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embolism   mass lodged in a blood vessel  
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myocardium   muscular layer of the heart  
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coarctation   narrowing of a vessel  
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infarction   necrosis of tissue following cessation of blood supply  
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epicardium   outermost layer of the heart  
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cardiac catherization   passage of a catheter into the heart  
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valve   prevents backflow of blood into the right ventricle  
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laser ablation   procedure used to remove or treat varicose veins  
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palpitation   sensation that the heart is not beating normally  
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lipid panel   series of tests used to assess rick of ischemic heart disease  
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bruit   soft blowing sound hear on auscultation  
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systole   the contraction phase of the heart  
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disastole   the relaxation phase of the heart  
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doppler ultrasound   ultrasound that assess different areas of the heart  
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echocardiography   ultrasound used to visualize interal cardiac structures  
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