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Definitions: Davi-Ellen Chabner, The Language of Medicine, 8th Edition

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show Consequences of plaque rupture in coronary arteries: unstable angina and myocardial infarction.  
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show Chest pain resulting from myocardial ischemia. Stable angina occurs predictably with exertion; unstable angina is chest pain that occurs more often and with less exertion.  
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show Antihypertensive drug that blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II and thus dilates blood vessels. It prevents heart attacks, CHF, stroke, and death.  
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auscultation   show
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beta-blockers   show
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show Device enabling ventricles to beat together (in synchrony) so that more blood is pumped out of the heart.  
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bruit   show
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show Drugs used to treat angina and hypertension. They dilate blood vessels by blocking the influx of calcium into muscle cells lining vessels.  
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show Sudden, unexpected stopping of heart action; sudden cardiac death.  
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show Pressure on the heart caused by fluid in the pericardial space.  
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claudication   show
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show A drug that treats arrhythmias and strengthens the heartbeat.  
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embolus (pl emboli)   show
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infarction   show
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nitrates   show
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nitroglycerin   show
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show Closure of a blood vessel  
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palpitations   show
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show Open.  
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pericardial friction rub   show
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show Small, pinpoing hemorrhages.  
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statins   show
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thrill   show
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vegetations   show
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