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cardiovascular immune and lymphatic systems and blood
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03/27/2009

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atria
Definition
upper chambers that receive blood pumping into the heart
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ventricle
Definition
lower chambers that pump blood through the arteries from the heart back to the body tissue.
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atrioventricular valves
Definition
valves that keep blood flowing in one direction
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tricuspid valve
Definition
btw the right atrium and the right ventricle
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mitral valve
Definition
btw left atrium and left ventricle
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semilunar valves
Definition
pulmonary and aortic valves btw the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery and between the left ventricle and the aorta
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blood vessels
Definition
tube like structures that carry blood throughout the body
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arteries
Definition
blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. all arteries except from the pulmonary artery carry oxygen and other nutrients from the heart to the body cells
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pulmonary artery
Definition
only artery that carries clood with carbon dioxide and waste products from the heart to the lungs
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arterioles
Definition
smallest arteries
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aorta
Definition
largest artery in the body, originating at the left ventricle and descending through the thorax and abdomen
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veins
Definition
blood vessels that return blood back tothe heart. All veins except pulmonary veins carry blood containing CO2 and waste products .
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venules
Definition
smallest veins
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venae cavae
Definition
larges veins in the body
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inferior venae cavae
Definition
carry blood from the parts below the diaphragm to the heart
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superior venae cavae
Definition
carry blood from the upper body to the heart
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blood
Definition
composed of plasma and formed elements such as erythrocytes, leukocytes and thrombocytes
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plasma
Definition
clear, straw-colored, (55%)liquid portion of blood in which cells are suspended, plasma= 90% water
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erythrocytes
Definition
rbc that carry oxygen, develop in bone marrow
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leukocytes (5 types)
Definition
neutrophil, Eosinophil, basophil, lymphocyte, monocyte
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platelets (thrombocytes
Definition
one of the formed elements in the blood that is responsible for aiding in the clotting process
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serum
Definition
clear watery portion of blood that remains after a clot has formed
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lymph
Definition
transparant, colorless, tissue fluid contains lymphocytes and monocytes. collected interstitial, tissue fluid that travels away from tissue towards heart and is drained into cardiovascular system through ducts in upper chest
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lymphatic vessels
Definition
similar to veins, transport lymph from body tissues to the chest where it enters the cardiovascular system, begin as capillaries, spread throughout the body then merge into larger tubes that eventually become ducts in the chest. they provide a one way flow for lymph gathered from the tissues to ducts in the chestwhere lymph enters through veins into the circulatory system
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lymph nodes
Definition
small spherical bodies of lymphoid tissue, singular or grouped, filter lymph to keep bacterial and foreign agents from entering the blood. produce lymphocytes
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spleen
Definition
located in the left side f the abdominal cavity btw the stomach and the diaphragm is the largest lymphatic organ. blood flows through this organ and is clensed of microorganisms thpleen stores blood and destroys worn out red blood cells
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thymus gland
Definition
one of the primary lymphatic organs, anterior to ascending aorta and posterior to the sternum btw the lungs, plays a role in development of body's immune system esp from infancy to puberty, around puberty thymus gland atrophies so most of the gland is connective tissue
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angi/o
Definition
vessel, usu blood vessel
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aort/o
Definition
aorta
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arterio/o
Definition
artery
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atri/o
Definition
atrim
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cardi/o
Definition
heart
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lymphaden/o
Definition
lymph node
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lymph/o
Definition
lymph, lymph tissue
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myel/o
Definition
bone marrow
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phleb/o, ven/o
Definition
vein
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plasm/o
Definition
plasma
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splen/o
Definition
spleen
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thym/o
Definition
thymus gland
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valv/o, valvul/o
Definition
valve
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ventricul/o
Definition
ventricle
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ather/o
Definition
yellowish, fatty plaque
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apheresis
Definition
removal
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poiesis
Definition
formation
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angioma
Definition
tumor composed of blood vessels
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angiostenosis
Definition
narrowing of a blood vessel
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aortic stenosis
Definition
narrowing pertaining to aorta, narrowing of aortic valve
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arteriosclerosis
Definition
hardening of arteries
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bradycardia
Definition
heart rate less than 60 beats per minute
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cardiodynia
Definition
pain in the heart
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cardiomegaly
Definition
enlargement of the heart
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
disease of the heart muscle
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
disease of the heart muscle
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cardiovalvulvitis
Definition
inflammation of the valves of the heart, (valvulitis)
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endocardidits
Definition
inflammation of the inner lining of the heart particularly heart valves
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ischemia
Definition
deficiency of blood flow
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myocarditis
Definition
inflammation of the muscle of the heart
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pericarditis
Definition
inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart
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phlebitis
Definition
inflammation of the vein
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polyarteritis
Definition
inflammation of many sites in the arteries
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tachycardia
Definition
more than 100 heart beats per minute
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thrombophlebitis
Definition
inflammation of a vein associated with a clot
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hematoma
Definition
tumor of blood, collection of blood resulting from a broken blood vessel
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multiple myeloma
Definition
tumors of the bone marrow
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pancytopenia
Definition
abnormal reduction of all blood cells
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thrombosis
Definition
abnormal condition of a blood clot
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thrombus
Definition
blood clot attached to the interior wall of an artery or vein
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lymphadentitis
Definition
inflammation of the lymph nodes
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lymphadenopathy
Definition
disease of the lymph nodes, characterized by abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes associated with an infection or malignancy
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lymphoma
Definition
tumor of lymphatic tissue
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splenomegaly
Definition
enlargement of the spleen
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thymoma
Definition
tumor of the thymus gland
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acute coronary syndrome
Definition
sudden symptoms of insufficient blood supply to the heart indicating unstable angina or acute myocardial infarction
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aneurysm
Definition
ballooning of a weakened portion of an arterial wall
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angina pectoris
Definition
chest pain, which may radiate to the left arm and jaw that occurs when there is an insufficient supply of blood to the heart muscle
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arrhythmia
Definition
any disturbance or abnormality in the heart's normal rhythmic pattern
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atrial fibrillation (AFib)
Definition
a cardiac arrhythmia characterized by chaotic rapid electrical impulses in the atria. atria quiver, blood becomes static in atria, increases the risk of clot formation
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paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Definition
intermittent atrial fibrillation
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chronic atrial fibrilation
Definition
sustained atrial fibrillation
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cardiac arrest
Definition
sudden cessation of cardiac output and effective circulation which requires cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
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cardiac tamponade
Definition
acute compression of the heart caused by fluid accumulation in the pericardial cavity treated with pericardiiocentesis
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coarctation of the aorta
Definition
congenital cardiac condition characterized by the narrowing of the aorta
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congenital heart disease
Definition
heart abnormality present at birth
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congestive heart failure
Definition
inability of the heart to pump enough blood through the body to supply the tissues and organs with nutrients and oxygen
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coronary artery disease (CAD)
Definition
a condition that reduces the flow of blood through the coronary arteries to the myocarddium denying the myocardial tissue of sufficient oxygen and nutrients to function fully, most often caused by the coronary atherosclerosis, aka heart failure HF
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coronary occlusion
Definition
obstructio of an artery of the heart usually from atherosclerosis, coronoary occlusion can lead to acute myocardial infarction
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deep vein thrombosis DVT
Definition
condition of thrombus in a deep vein of the body, most often occurs in thelower extremities, a clot can break off and travel to the lungs causing a pulmonary embolism
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hypertensive heart disease
Definition
disorder of the heart brought about by persistent high blood pressure
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intermittent claudation
Definition
pain and discomfort in calf muscles while walking, a condition seen in occlusinve artery disease
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mitral valve stenosis
Definition
a narrowing of the mitral valve from scarring usually caused by episodes of rheumatic fever
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myocardial infarction MI
Definition
death, of a portion of the myocardium caused by lack of oxygen from an interrupted blood supply, aka Heart attack
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peripheral arterial disease PAD
Definition
disease of the arteries, other than those of the heart and brain, affects blood circulation such as atherosclerosis and Raynaud disease. The most common symptom of peripheral atherosclerosis is intermittent cluadation
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rheumatic heart disease
Definition
damage to the heart muscle of heart valves caused by one or more episodes of rheumatic fever
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varicose veins
Definition
distended or distorted veins usu found in the lower extremities
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anemia
Definition
reduction in the amount of hemoglobin in the rbc's
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embolus
Definition
blood clot or foreign material such as air or fat that enters the bloodstream and moves until it lodges at another point in circulation
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hemophilia
Definition
inherited bleeding disease most commonly caused by a deficiency of the coagulation factor VIII
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leukemia
Definition
malignant disease characterized by excessive increase in abnormal white blood cells forming in the bone marrow
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hodgkin disease
Definition
malignant disorder of thelymphatic tissue characterized by progressive enlargement of the lymph nodes usually beginning in the cervical nodes
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infectious mononucleosis
Definition
an acute infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus characerized by swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, fatigue and fever. most commonly affects young people and is usually transmitted by saliva
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angioplasty
Definition
surgical repair of a blood vessel
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atherectomy
Definition
excision of flatty plaque from a blocked artery using a specialized catheter and a rotary cutter
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excision within the artery
Definition
excision of plaque from the arterial wall, this procedure is usu named for the arter to be cleaned out such as a carotid endarterectomy which means removal of t plaque form the wall of the carotid artery
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pericardiiocentesis
Definition
surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the outside layer, pericardial sac, used to treat cardiac tamponad
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phlebectomy
Definition
excision of a vein
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plebotomy
Definition
incision into a vein to remove blood or to give blood to intravenous fluids, aka venipuncture
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vulvuloplasty
Definition
curgical repair of a valve, cardiac or venous
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splenectomy
Definition
excision of the spleen
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splenopexy
Definition
surgical fixation of the spleen
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thymectomy
Definition
excision of the thymus gland
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aneurysmectomy
Definition
surgical excision of an aneurysm
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atrial fibrillation ablation
Definition
procedure in which abnormal cells that trigger atrial fibrillation are destroyed by using radio frequency energy
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cardiac pacemaker
Definition
battery powered apparatus implanted under the skin which leads placed on the heart or in the chamber of the heart
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coronary artery bypass graft CABG
Definition
surgical technique to bring a new blood supply to the heart muscle by detouring around blocked arteries
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coronary stent
Definition
a supportive scaffold device implanted in the coronary artery of the artery after angioplasty or atherectomy
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embolectomy
Definition
surgical removal of an embolus or clot,usu a balloon catheter inflating the balloon beyond the clot then pulling the balloon out and bringing the clot with it
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femoropopliteal bypass
Definition
surgery to establish an alternate route from femoral artery to popliteal artery to bypass an obstruction
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implantable cardiac debrillator ICD
Definition
a device implanted in the body that continously monitors the heart rhythm. device delivers an electric shock to stop arrhythmia
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intracoronary thromolytic therapy
Definition
an injectio of an intravenous medication to dissolve blood clots in coronary, blood vessels
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percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty PTCA
Definition
procedure in which a balloon is passed through a blood vessel into a coronary artery to the area where plaque is formed. Inflation of the balloon compresses the plaque against the vessel wall expanding the inner diameter of the blood vessel, which allows for the blood to circulate more freely, also called balloon angioplasty
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angioscope
Definition
instrument used for visual examination of a blood vessel
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angioscopy
Definition
visual examination of a blood vessel
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aortogram
Definition
radiographic image of the aorta after an injection of contrast media
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arteriogram
Definition
radiographic image of an artery after injection of contrast media
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venogram
Definition
radiographic image of a vein after injection of a contrast media
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venography
Definition
radiographic imaging of a vein after injection of contrast material
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echocardiogram ECHO
Definition
record of the heart, structure and motion, using sound to detect valvular disease and evaluate heart function
Term
electrocardiogram ECG, EKG
Definition
record of the electrical activity of the heart
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electrocardiograph
Definition
instrument used to record the electrical activity of the heart
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electrocardiography
Definition
process of recording the electrical activity of the heart
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digital subtraction angiography
Definition
a process of digital radiographic imaging of the blood vessels that subtracts or removes structures not being studied
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doppler ultrasound
Definition
a study that uses sound for detecion of blood flow within the vessels used to assess intermittent cluadication, deep vein thrombosis and other blood flow abnormalities
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exercise stress test
Definition
a study that evaluates cardiac function during physical stress by riding a bike or walking on a treadmill. Electrocardiography, echocardiography, and nuclear medicine scanning are three types of tests performed to measure cardiac function while exercising, become preferred over echocardiography is becoming more popular than electrocardiography
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single-photon emission computed tomography
Definition
a nuclear medicine scan that visualizes the heart from several different angles. A tracer substance such as sestamibi or thallium is injected intravenously. the scanner creates images from the tracer absorbed by the body tissues, used to assess damage to cardiac tissue
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thallium test
Definition
a nuclear medicine test to diagnose coronary artery disease and assess revascularization after coronarycoronary artery bypass surgery. Thallim a radioactive isotope is injected into the body intraveously, thallium is taken up by normal myocardial cells but not in ischemia or infarcion "cold spots"
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transesophageal echocardiogram TEE
Definition
an ultrasound test that examines cardiac function and structure by using an ultrasound probe placed in the esophagus which provides views of the heart structures
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cardiac catheterization
Definition
an examination to determine the condition of the heart and surrounding blood vessels, a catheter is passed into the heart through a blood vessel and is used to record pressures and inject a contrast medium , enabling the visualization of coronary arteries, great vessels and the heart chambers, used frequently for evaluating ches pain and coronary artery disease, aka coronary angiography
Term
impedance plethysmography
Definition
measures venous flow of the extremities with a plethysmograph to detect clots by measuring changes in blood volume and resistance, impedance in the vein, used to detect deep vein thrombosis
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austiculation
Definition
hearing sounds within the body through a stethoscope
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common blood pressure
Definition
systolic 120 and diastolic 80
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percussion
Definition
tapping of a body surface with the fingers to determine the density of the part beneath
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pulse
Definition
the number of times per minute the heart beat is felt on the arterial wall, common felt over the radial artery
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sphygmomanometer
Definition
device used for measuring blood pressure
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stethoscope
Definition
an instrument used to hear internal body sounds used for performing austiculation and bp measurement
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c-reactive protein
Definition
a blood test to measure the amount of c-reactive protein in the blood which when elevated indicates infam. in the body, sometimes used to asses the risk of cardio disease
Term
creatine phosphokinase
Definition
a blood test used to measure the level of creatine phosphokinase, an enzyme of th heart and skeletal muscle released into the blood after muscle injury or necrosis, useful in evaluating patients with acute myocardial infarction
Term
homocysteine test
Definition
a blood test used to measure the amt. of the amino acid __ that if elevated may indicate an increased risk of cardiovascular disease
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lipid profile
Definition
a blood test used to measure the amt. of lipids in a sample of blood to evaluate the risk of developing cardio disease. shows total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein HDL, low density lipoprotein LDL, very low density lipoprotein VLDL, and triglycerides
Term
troponin
Definition
a blood test that measures __, a heart muscle enzyme, they are released into the blood about 3 hours after necrosis of the heart muscle and may remain elevated from 7-10 days the test is useful in the diagnosis of a myocardial infarction
Term
coagulation time
Definition
blood test to determine the time it takes for blood to form a clot
Term
complete blood count CBC and differential count (Diff)
Definition
basic blood screening that measures hemoglobin, hematocrit, red blood cell number and morphology, leukocyte count, and white blood cell differential (types of wbc's), and platelet count, it is an automated test done easily and rapidly, provides info about blood
Term
hematocrit
Definition
a blood test to measure the volume and number of red blood cells, it is used in the diagnosis and evaluation of anemic patients
Term
hemoglobin Hgb
Definition
blood test used to determine coagulation actvity defects and to monitor anticoagulation therapy for patients taking coamadin an oral coagulant medication,
Term
activated partial thrombostin time (PTT)
Definition
used to monitor anticoagulation therapy for patients taking heparin, an intravenous anticoagulant medication
Term
atriventricular
Definition
pertaining to the atrium and ventricle
Term
cardiac
Definition
pertaining to the heart
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cardigenic
Definition
originating in the heart
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cardiologist
Definition
physician who studies and treats diseases of the heart
Term
cardiology
Definition
study of the heart a branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the heart and blood vessels
Term
hypothermia
Definition
condition of body temperature that is below normal
Term
intravenous
Definition
pertaining to within the vein
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phlebologist
Definition
physician who studies and treats diseases of the veins
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phlebology
Definition
study of veins a branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the veins
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hematologist
Definition
physician who studies and treats diseases of the blood
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hematology
Definition
study of the blood, a branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the blood
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hematopoiesis
Definition
formation of red blood (cells)
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hemostasis
Definition
stoppage of bleeding
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myelopoiesis
Definition
formation of bone marrow
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plasmapheresis
Definition
removal of plasma, from withdrawn blood
Term
thrombolysis
Definition
dissolution of a clot
Term
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Definition
emergency procedure of artificial ventilation and external cardiac massage
Term
defibrillation
Definition
application of electric shock to the myocardium through the chest wall to restore normal cardiac rhythm
Term
diastole
Definition
phase in the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles relax (d-die) btw contractions, diastolic is the lower number of a blood pressure reading
Term
extracorporeal
Definition
occuring outside of the body, during open heart surgery, extracorporeal circulation occurs when blood is diverted outside the body to a heart-lung machine
Term
extravasation
Definition
escape of blood from the blood vessel into the tissue
Term
fibrillation
Definition
rapid quivering , noncoordinated contractions of atria and ventricles
Term
heart murmur
Definition
a short duration humming sound of cardiac or vascular origin
Term
hypercholesterolemia
Definition
excessive amount of cholesterol in the blood, associated with heightened risk of cardiovascular disease
Term
hyperlipidemia
Definition
excessive amount of triglycerides in the blood, associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease
Term
hypotension
Definition
blood pressure that is below normal less than 90/60
Term
lumen
Definition
space within a tubular part or organ such as the space within a blood vessel
Term
occlude
Definition
to close tightly to block
Term
systole
Definition
phase in the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles contract, upper number in blood pressure reading
Term
vasoconstrictor
Definition
agent or nerve that narrows the blood vessels
Term
vasodilator
Definition
agent or nerve that enlarges the blood vessels
Term
venipuncture
Definition
puncture of a vein to remove blood, instill a medication or start an intravenous infusion
Term
anticoagulant
Definition
agent that slows the clotting process
Term
dyscrasia
Definition
abnormal or pathologic condition of the blood
Term
hemorrhage
Definition
rapid loss of blood, as in bleeding
Term
allergen
Definition
an environmental substance capable of producing an immediate hypersensitivity in the body (allergy). Common allergens are house dust, pollen, animal dander and various foods
Term
allergist
Definition
a physician who studies and treats allergic conditions
Term
anaphlyaxis, anaphylactic shock
Definition
an exaggerated, life-threatening reaction to a previously encountered antigen. symptoms hives, sneezing, or drop in blood pressure and blockage of airway
Term
antibiotic
Definition
a drug that targets microorganisms to kill or halt growth or replication
Term
antibodies
Definition
a substance produced by lymphocytes that inactivates or destroys antigens, also called immunoglobulins
Term
antigen
Definition
a substance that triggers an immune response when introduced into the body
Term
autoimmune disease
Definition
a disease caused by the body's inability to distinguish its own cells from foreign bodies, producing antibodies that attack its own tissue. ex: rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic lupus and systemic lupus erythematosus
Term
immune
Definition
being resistant to specific invading pathogens
Term
immunodeficiency
Definition
deficient immune response caused by the immune system dysfunction brought on by disease (HIV infection) or immunosuppressive drugs (prednisone)
Term
immunologist
Definition
physician who studies and treats immune system disorders
Term
immunology
Definition
the branch of medicine dealing with immune system disorders
Term
immunology
Definition
the branch of medicine dealing with immune system disorders
Term
immunology
Definition
branch of medicine dealing with immune system disorders
Term
infection
Definition
invasion of pathogens in body tissue, an infection may remain localized if the body's defense mechanisms are effective. if the infectino persists it may become acute, subacute, or chronic. systemic infection occurs when pathogen causing a local infectio gains access to the vascular or lymphatic system and goes through body
Term
phagocytosis
Definition
some wbc's destroy invading microorganism and old cells
Term
ABC
Definition
acute cornorary syndrome
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