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Cardiovascular, Immune, Lymphatic & Blood System MedTerm
Cardiovascular, Immune, Lymphatic & Blood System Medical Terminology for HACC
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Undergraduate 1
03/18/2010

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Term
Serum vs Plasma
Definition
Serum- same as plasma minus clotting factors
vs
Plasma- same as serum but with clotting factors
Term
Isch/o
Definition
Deficiency, Blockage
Term
Thromb/o
Definition
Clot
Term
Thrombophlebitis
Definition
A clot that causes inflammation.
Term
Brady-
Definition
Slow
Term
Bradycardia
Definition
Slow Hearbeat (less than 60 bpm)
(not uncommon for runners to have lower than 60)
Term
Tachycardia
Definition
Heart beat faster (than 100 bpm) (faster in children)
Term
-apheresis
Definition
removal; (usually not cut in and remove) such as the removal of plasma from blood.
Term
-odynia
Definition
pain
Term
-penia
Definition
abnormal reduction in number
Term
-poiesis
Definition
formation
Term
Anemia
Definition
Word not built from wordparts; Reduction in hemoglobin in RBC's
Term
Embolus (pl. Emboli)
Definition
Blood, air, or fat clot.
Term
Hemophilia
Definition
Inherited bleeding disorder caused by one of the factors needed for blood clotting.
Term
Tricuspid Valve
Definition
Located between the right atrium and right ventricle.
Term
Mitral Valve
Definition
Located between the left atrium and left ventricle.
Term
Hodgkin Disease
Definition
Malignant disorder of lymphatic tissue characterized by progressive enlargement of lymph nodes, usually beginning in the cervical nodes.
Term
Infectious Mononucleosis
Definition
Acute infection caused by Epstein-Barr virus characterized by swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, fatigue, and fever. The disease affects mostly young people and is usually transmitted by saliva.
Term
Semilunar Valves
Definition
Pulmonary and aortic valves located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery and between the left ventricle and the aorta.
Term
Pericardium
Definition
Two-layer sac consisting of an external fibrous and an internal serous layers. The serous layer secretes a fluid that facilitates movement of the heart. This layer also covers the heart and is called the epicardium.
Term
The Three Layers of the Heart
Definition
Epicardium- Covers the heart

Myocardium- Middle, thick, muscular layer

Endocardium-Inner lining of the heart
Term
Why is the pulmonary artery special?
Why is the pulmonary vein special?
Definition
The pulmonary artery carries carbon dioxide (rather than oxygen) and other waste products from the heart to the lungs.

The pulmonary vein carries oxygen (rather than CO2) from the lungs to the heart.
Term
Aneurysm
Definition
Ballooning of a weakened portion of an arterial wall.
Term
Occlude
Definition
To close tightly, or block.
Term
Infarction
Definition
Localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply.
Term
Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Definition
Death (necrosis) of a portion of the myocardium cause by a lack of oxygen resulting from an interrupted blood supply.
Term
MI
Definition
Myocardial Infarction
Term
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Definition
A condition that reduces the flow of blood through the coronary arteries to the myocardium, denying the myocardial tissue of sufficient oxygen and nutrients to function fully; most often caused by coronary atherosclerosis (also called heart failure [HF])
Term
CAD
Definition
Coronary Artery Disease
Term
CABG (pronounced cabbage)
Definition
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Term
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
Definition
Surgical technique to bring a new blood supply to heart muscle by detouring around blocked arteries.
Term
Venae Cavae
Definition
Largest Veins in the body. The inferior vena cava carries blood to the heart from body parts below the diapragm, and the superior vena cava returns blood to the heart from the upper part of the body.
Term
Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
Definition
A cardiac arrhythmia characterized by chaotic, rapid electrical impulses in the atria. The atria quiver instead of contracting, causing irregular ventricular response and the ejection of a reduced amount of blood. The blood that remains in the atria becomes static, increasing the risk of clot formation, which may lead to a stroke. (2 types on another card)
Term
AFib
Definition
Atrial Fibrillation
Term
Cardiac Tamponade
Definition
Acute compression of the heart caused by fluid accumulation in the pericardial cavity.
Term
Coarctation of the Aorta
Definition
Narrowing of the Aorta
Term
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Definition
Inability of the heart to pump enough blood through the body to supply the tissues & organs. Sign-Edema in the extremities.
Term
CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
Term
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Definition
A thrombosis in a deep vein in the body. Most often occurs in the lower extremities. A clot can break off and travel to the lungs causing a pulmonary embolism.~~~~
Term
Plasma
Definition
Clear, Straw-Colored, liquid portion of blood in which cells are suspended. Plasma is approximately 90% water and comprises approximately 55% of the total blood volume.
Term
Rheumatic Fever
Definition
An inflammatory disease that can follow an upper respiratory streptococcal infection.
Term
Serum
Definition
Clear, watery fluid portion of the blood that remains after a clot has formed.
Term
Lymph
Definition
Transparent, colorless, tissue fluid that, on entering the lymphatic system, is called lymph. Lymph contains lymphocytes and monocytes and flows in a one-way direction to the heart. Lymph is similar to blood plasma.
Term
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Definition
Disease of the arteries, other than those of the heart, and brain, that affects blood circulation, such as atherosclerosis and Raynaud disease. The most common symptom of peripheral atherosclerosis is intermittent claudication.
Term
PAD
Definition
Peripheral Artery Disease
Term
Claudication
Definition
Lameness
Term
Lymph Nodes
Definition
Filter lymph to keep substances such as bacteria and other foreign agents from entering the blood. They also produce lymphocytes.
Term
Causes of Vericose Veins (5)
Definition
Pregnancy, Obesity, Heredity, Illness, Injury
Term
Spleen
Definition
Located in the left side of the abdominal cavity between the stomach and the diaphragm. In adulthood, the spleen is the largest lymphatic organ in the body. Blood, rather than lymph, flows through the spleen. Blood is cleansed of microorganisms in the spleen. The spleen stores blood and destroys worn out red blood cells.
Term
Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
Definition
A device implanted in the body that continuously monitors the heart rhythm. If life-threatening arrhythmias occur, the deice delivers an electric shock to convert the arrhythmia back to a normal rhythm.
Term
ICD
Definition
Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator
Term
Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (balloon angioplasty) (PCTA)
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 the blood to circulate more freely.
Term
Coronary Stent
Definition
A supportive scaffold device implanted in the coronary artery; used to prevent closure of the artery after angioplasty or atherectomy.
Term
Thymus Gland
Definition
One of the primary lymphatic organs, it is located anterior to the ascending aorta and posterior to the sternum between the lungs. It plays an important role in the development of the body's immune system, particularly from infancy to puberty. Around puberty the thymus gland atrophies so that most of the gland is connective tissue.
Term
Intracoronary Thrombolytic Therapy
Definition
An injection of an intravenous medication to dissolve clots in the coronary blood vessels.
Term
Angi/o
Definition
Vessel (usually refers to blood vessel)
Term
Lymphaden/o
vs
Lymph/o
Definition
Lymph Node
vs
Lymph, Lymph Tissue
Term
Cardiac Catheterization
Definition
Determines condition of heart & 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 visualizations of the coronary arteries, great vessels, and the heart chambers; used most frequently to evaluate chest pain and coronary artery disease.
Term
Auscultation
Definition
To listen using a stethoscope.
Term
Percussion
Definition
Tapping of a body surface with the fingers. Determine the density of body part beneath. (using a stethoscope)
Term
Sphygmomanometer
Definition
Device used to measure blood pressure.
Term
2 Blood Pressure Numbers
Definition
Systolic over Diastolic
Term
What defines Hypertension?
Definition
140/90 or higher. Baseline must be known.
Term
What defines Hypotension?
Definition
90/60 or lower. Baseline must be known.
Term
Lipid Profile
Definition
Measure of Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, VLDL, and Triglycerides. Evaluates risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Monitors therapy as well.
Term
Hgb
Definition
Hemoglobin
Term
H&H
Definition
Hemoglobin & Hematocrit (test)
Term
Hematocrit (HCT)
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
CBC & Diff
Definition
Complete Blood Count and differential
Term
Lumen
Definition
Space within a tubular part or organ, such as the space within a blood vessel.
Term
Dyscrasia
Definition
Abnormal or pathological condition of the blood.
Term
Myel/o
Definition
Bone Marrow
Term
Valvul/o
Definition
Valve

Also Valv/o
Term
ather/o
Definition
yellowish, fatty plaque
Term
ech/o
Definition
Sound
Term
-ac
Definition
Pertaining to
Term
phleb/o
Definition
Vein

Also ven/o
Term
Splen/o
Definition
Spleen REMEMBER ONLY 1 E IN COMBINING FORM
Term
The two types of Atrial Fibrillations
Definition
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (PAF) which is intermittent, and Chronic Atrial Fibrillation, which is sustained.
Term
(PCTA)
Definition
Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty
Term
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Definition
Sudden symptoms of insufficient blood supply to the heart indicating unstable angina or acute myocardial infarction.
Term
Arrhythmia
Definition
Any disturbance or abnormality in the heart's normal rhythmic pattern.
Term
HHD
Definition
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Term
Rheumatic Heart Disease
Definition
Damage to the heart muscle or heart valves caused by one or more episodes of rheumatic fever.
Term
Distended or tortuous veins usually found in the lower extremities.
Definition
Vericose Veins
Term
The other name for phlebotomy.
Definition
Venipuncture
Term
Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
Definition
A procedure in which abnormal cells that trigger atrial fibrillation are destroyed by using radiofrequency energy.
Term
ECHO (stands for)
Definition
Echocardiogram
Term
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
Definition
Instrument used to record the activity of the heart. (the boop... boop of the heart)
Term
ECG
Definition
Electrocardiogram
Term
EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram
Term
Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA)
Definition
A process of digital radiographic imaging of the blood vessels that subtracts or removes structures not being studied.
Term
Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)
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 SPECT scanner creates images from the tracer absorbed by the body tissues. It is used to assess damage to cardiac tissue.
Term
Thallium Test
Definition
A nuclear medicine test used to diagnose coronary artery disease and assess revascularization after coronary artery bypass surgery. A radioactive Thallium isotope is injected IV as a radiation detector records images. Thallium is not taken up by dead of ischemic tissue.
Term
Impedance Plethysmography (IPG)
Definition
Measures venous flow of the extremities to detect clots by measuring changes in blood volume and resistance in the vein; used to detect deep vein thrombosis.
Term
BP
Definition
Blood Pressure (systolic over diastolic)
Term
C-reactive Protein (CRP)
Definition
A blood test to measure the amount of C-reactive protein in the blood. Elevated amounts indicates inflammation in the body. Sometimes used to asses cardiovascular disease.
Term
CRP
Definition
C-reactive Protein
Term
Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK)
Definition
Blood test used to measure creatine phosphokinase, an enzyme of heart and skeletal muscle released into the blood after muscle injury or necrosis. Evaluates patients with acute myocardial infarction.
Term
CPK
Definition
Creatine Phosphokinase
Term
Homocystein (Test)
Definition
Blood test used to measure amount of homocystein in blood. H- is a amino acid that if elevated may indicate an increased risk of CVD.
Term
Toponin (Test)
Definition
Blood test; measures t-, a heart muscle enzyme that is released into the blood 3 hours after necrosis and stays 7 to 10 days. Useful for diagnosis of MI.
Term
Complete Blood Count & Differential
Definition
Basic Blood screening that measures hemoglobin, hematocrit, RBC number and morphology, leukocyte count, and WBC differential (types) and platelet count. Automated test that provides lots of info.
Term
Prothrombin Time (PT)
Definition
Blood test; determines certain coagulation activity defects & monitors anticoagulation for patients taking coumadin.
Term
AV
Definition
Atrioventricular
Term
Diastole
Definition
Relaxation Part
Term
Extravasation
Definition
Escape of blood into the tissue.
Term
Extracorporeal
Definition
Occurring outside the body.
Term
Dyscrasia
Definition
Abnormal or pathologic condition of the blood.
Term
Anaphylaxis
Definition
An exaggerated, life-threatening reaction to a previously encountered antigen such as bee venom, peanuts, or latex. (causes anaphylactic shock)
Term
Immunodeficiency
Definition
Name is self explanatory; caused by HIV or Prednisone
Term
CCU
Definition
Coronary Care Unit (name is self explanatory)
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