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Cardiology
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12
Nursing
Undergraduate 1
06/12/2011

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Term
• Varicosities
Definition
superficial veins (distended/swollen)
Term
• Peripheral (dependent) edema
Definition
feet/ankle swelling, sign of venous insufficiency
Term
• Pitting edema
Definition
press firmly w/index finger for several seconds then release over medical malleolus or shin. Depression= edema left on skin.
Term
• Phlebitis
Definition
: inflammation (red, tender, edema) of vein, form clot.
Term
• Statis Ulcers
Definition
: absence of blood flow, skin is broken down
Term
• Dependent Edema
Definition
lower extremities, sign of venous insufficiency or rightsided heart failure.
Term
• Thrill
Definition
can feel
Term
• Bruit
Definition
can hear
Term
• Stenosis
Definition
abnormal narrowing & blood vessel
Term
• Syncope
Definition
circulatory arrest due to a reflex drop in heart rate and blood pressure
Term
• Occlusion
Definition
blockage of arteries due to absence of pulse wave on a carotid artery
Term
• Deep Vein Thrombosis
Definition
blood clot forms in a vein deep in body
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