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Cardiovascular and Lympatic
Describe pathological, diagnotic, theraputic related to the cardio and lymphatic system
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Term
Angi/O
Definition
Vessel (usually blood or lymph).
Term
Aort/O
Definition
Aorta
Term
Arteri/O
Definition
Artery
Term
Ather/O
Definition
Fatty Plaque
Term
Atir/O
Definition
Atrium
Term
Cardi/O
Definition
Heart
Term
Phleb/O
Definition
Vein
Term
Thromb/O
Definition
Blood Clot.
Term
Vas/O
Definition
Vessel;Vas deferens;Duct.
Term
Vascul/O
Definition
Vessel
Term
Ven/O
Definition
Vein
Term
Angi/O/Graphy
Definition
X-ray viuslization of internal anatomy of the heart and blood vessels after the intravascular introduction of a contrast medium. Used as a diagnostic aid to visualize blood vessel and heart abnormalities.
Term
Suffix -Graphy
Definition
Process of Recording.
Term
Aort/O/Stenosis
Definition
Narrowing of the aorta -Stenosis:Narrowing,stricture.
Term
Arteri/O/Scler/Osis
Definition
Disorder characterized by thickening, loss of elasticity, and calcification of arterial walls. Scler:Hardening:sclera (white of eye). -Osis: Abnormal condition;Increase (used primarily with blood cells)results in a decreased blood supply, especially to the cerebrum and lower extremities.
Term
Ather/Oma
Definition
Fatty degeneration or thickening of the larger arterial walls, as occurs in atherosclerosis. -Oma:Tumor.
Term
Atri/O/Ventricul/Ar
Definition
Pertaining to the atrium and the ventricle. Ventricul:Ventricle (of heart or brain). -Ar: Pertaining to,relating to.
Term
Cardi/O/Megaly
Definition
Enlargement of the heart. -Megaly:Enlargemnet.
Term
Phleb/Itis
Definition
Inflammation of a vein. -Itis:Inflammation.
Term
Thronb/O/Lysis
Definition
Breaking up of a thrombus. -Lysis: Seperation;Destruction loosening.
Term
Vas/O/Spasm
Definition
Spasm of a blood vessel -Spasm:Involuntary contraction, twitching.
Term
Vascul/Ar
Definition
Pertaining to or composed of blood vessels. -Ar: Pertaining to, relating to.
Term
Ven/Ous
Definition
Pertaining to the veins or blood passing through them. -Ous:Pertaining to, relating to.
Term
Inter/Ventricul/Ar
Definition
Within a ventricle ventricul:Ventricle (of heart or brain). -Ar: Pertaining to, relating to.
Term
Ventricul/O
Definition
Ventricle (of heart of brain).
Term
Suffix -Cardia
Definition
Heart Condition.
Term
Suffix -Gram
Definition
Record, writing.
Term
Tachy/Cardia
Definition
Rapid Heart rate. Tachy-:Rapid.
Term
Electr/O/Cardi/O/Gram
Definition
Record of electrical activity of the heart. Electr/O: Electricity. Cardi/O: Heart.
Term
Suffix -Graph
Definition
Instrument for recording.
Term
Electr/O/Cardi/O/Graphy
Definition
Process of recording electrical activity of the heart. Electr/O:Electricity. Cardi/O: Heart. Electrocardiography is a nonoinvasive test that records the electrical activity of the heart. It is used to diagnose abnormal cardiac rhythm and the presence of myocardial damage.
Term
Suffix- Ic
Definition
Pertaining to, relating to.
Term
Trans/Aort/Ic
Definition
Surgical procedure performed through the aorta. Trans-:Through, across. Aort:Aorta Transaortic is a term used especially in reference to surgical procedures on the aortic valve, performed through an incision in the wall of the aorta.
Term
Suffix -Stenosis
Definition
Narrowing, stricture.
Term
Arteri/O/Stenosis
Definition
Narrowing of an artery. Arteri/O:Artery. The narrowing of an artery may be caused by fatty plaque buildup, scar tissue, or a blood clot.
Term
Suffix -Um
Definition
Structure,thing.
Term
Endo/Cardi/Um
Definition
Structure within the heart. Endo-:In, within. Cardi: Heart.
Term
The heart is a four-chambered muscular organ located in the Mediastinum, the area of the chest between the lungs. Its primary purpose is to pump blood through the arteries, veins, and capillaries. The walls of the heart are composed of the:
Definition
(1)Endocardium, (2)Myocardium (3)Pericardium.
Term
Endo/Cardi/Um
Definition
Inner membranous layer, lines the interior of the heart and the heart valves.
Term
Myocardium
Definition
Middle muscular layer,composed of a special type of muscle arranged in such a way that the contraction of muscle bundles results in squeezing or wringing of the heart chambers to eject blood from the particular chambers.
Term
Peri/Cardi/Um
Definition
Fibrous sac surrounds and encloses the entire heart.
Term
My/O/Cardi/Um
Definition
Muscular layer of the heart.
Term
Peri/Card/Itis
Definition
Inflammation around the heart. This condition causes an accumulation of fluid around the heart and decreases the heart's ability to pump blood.
Term
Peri/Cardi/Ectomy
Definition
Surgical procedure meaning excision of all or part of the Peri/Cardi/Um:The membranous fibroserous sac enclosing the heart and the bases of the great vessels.
Term
Peri/Cardi/O/Rrhaphy
Definition
Suturing a wound in the Peri/Cardi/Um: The membranous fibroserous sac enclosing the heart and the bases of the great vessels.
Term
My/O/Cardi/Um
Definition
The cross-striations of Cardi?Ac muscle provide the mechanics of squeezing blood out of the heart chambers to maintain the flow of blood in one direction. Indentify the Muscul/Ar layer of the heart responsible for this function.
Term
Endo/Cardi/Um
Definition
Layer that lines the heart and the heart valves.
Term
Peri/Cardi/Um
Definition
The fibrous sac surrounding the entire heart, which is composed of two membrances seperated by fluid.
Term
My/O/Cardi/Um
Definition
Middle specialized muscular layer.
Term
Circulatory System
Definition
Divides into the Cardiovascular System, which consists of he heart and blood vessels, and the Lymphatic System, which consists of lymph vessels, lymph nodes, and lymphoid organs (spleen,thymus and tonsils).
Term
Aorta
Definition
Largest blood vessel in the body, the main trunk of systemic circulation. Starts and arches out at the left ventricle. Deoxygenated blood enters the right artium.
Term
Right Artium
Definition
Via two large veins, the Vena Cavae (singular, vena cava).Ths Superior Vena Cava
Term
Superior Vena Cava
Definition
Conveys blood from the upper portion of the body (head and arms)
Term
Inferior Vena Cava
Definition
Conveys blood from the lower portion of the body (legs).
Term
Deoxygenated
Definition
Low oxygen content
Term
Blood in Veins
Definition
Except for pulmonary veins has low oxygen content (deoxygenated) and relativley high concentration of carbon dioxide. In contrast the bright red color of the oxygenated blood in the arteries, deoxygenated blood has a dark blue to purplish color.
Term
Four Chambers of the Heart
Definition
The Upper Chamber (1) Right Artriun (RA). (2)Left Atrium (LA). The lower chambers (3)Right Ventricle (RV) (4)Left Ventricle (LV).
Term
Atri/Al
Definition
Combining form Arti/O refers to atrium.
Term
Artium Left
Definition
Heart consists of two upper chambers, the Right Urtium and Left Atrium.
Term
Ventricle
Definition
Small cavity,such as the right and left ventricles of the heart or one of the cavities filled with cerebrospinal fluid in the brain.
Term
Ventricul/O/Tomy
Definition
Incisions are sometimes performed into these cavites. An incision of a ventricle.
Term
Ventricul/Ar
Definition
Flutter is a rapid contraction of the artium or ventricle of the heart. When the flutter occurs in the atrium. Called a Atri/Al flutter. When the flutter occurs in the venticle is called a Ventrical/Ar flutter.
Term
SOB
Definition
Atri/Al flutter may cause chest pain and shortness of breath. Common in the eldery.
Term
Right Atrium RA
Definition
RA flutter upper chamber of the heart
Term
Left Atrium LA
Definition
LA Flutter upper chamber of the heart
Term
RV
Definition
Right Ventricle lower chamber of the heart.
Term
LV
Definition
Left Ventricle lower chamber of the heart.
Term
Singular: Atrium
Definition
Plural: Atria
Term
Singular: Cardium
Definition
Plural: Cardia
Term
Singular: Septum
Definition
Plural: Septa
Term
Singular: Bacterium
Definition
Plural: Bacteria
Term
Septum
Definition
A wall or partition dividing a body space or cavity.
Term
Septa Membranous
Definition
Composed of bone or cartilage.
Term
Several Septa
Definition
Interventriculaer Septum (IVS), the parition that divides the LV from the RV.
Term
IVS
Definition
Ventricles seperated by a thick muscular of the septum (Ventricles is: IVS).
Term
IAS
Definition
Seperated by a thinner muscular Interatrial Septum (Atria is IAS).
Term
Tachy/Cardia
Definition
A heart rate that is rapid.
Term
Tachy
Definition
Rapid
Term
Tachy/Pnea
Definition
Rapid breathing
Term
Tachy/Phagia
Definition
Rapid swallowing
Term
Brady
Definition
Slow
Term
Brady/Cardia
Definition
Have difficulty pumping an adequate supply of blood to the tissues of the body (slow heart).
Term
Brady/Pnea
Definition
Slow Breathing
Term
Brady/Phagia
Definition
Slow Eating.
Term
Tachy/Pnea
Definition
Rapid Breathing.
Term
Tachy/Phagia
Definition
Rapid Eating.
Term
Pulmonary Circulation
Definition
Short loop of blood vessels that runs from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart.
Term
Systemic Circulation
Definition
Routes blood throught a long loop to all parts of the body before returning it to the heart.
Term
Superior Vena Cava (SVC) Blood Flow
Definition
Right atrium recieves oxygen-poor blood from all tissues except those of the lungs. the blood from the head and arms is delivered to th RA through the Superior Vena Cava (SVC).
Term
Infereior Vena Cava (IVC).
Definition
Blood from the legs and torso is delivered to the RA throught the Infereior Vena Cava (IVC).
Term
Superior
Definition
Left atrium to the left venticle.
Term
Infereior
Definition
Right ventricle to the right atrium.
Term
Tricuspid Valve
Definition
Blood flows form the right atrium through the tricuspid valve into the right ventricle.
Term
Leaflets Cusps
Definition
Shaped so that they form a one-way passage, which keeps the blood flowing in only one direction
Term
Tricupid Valve
Definition
Has three leaflets of flaps
Term
Three
Definition
Three Sides.
Term
Bi/Cuspid Value
Definition
Two leaflets or flaps.
Term
Arteri/Al
Definition
Bleeding from an artery
Term
Arteries
Definition
Ateri/Al circulation is movement of blood through the arteries.
Term
Stone
Definition
Suffix refers to stone or calculus.
Term
Arteri/O/Lith
Definition
An Arteri/Al calculus, is a calculus or stone in a artery.
Term
Arteri/O/Rrhexis
Definition
Rupture of an artery.
Term
Arteri/O/Rrhaphy
Definition
Suture of an artery.
Term
Arteri/O/Pathy
Definition
Disease of an artery.
Term
Arteri/O/Spasm
Definition
Twitching of an artery.
Term
Mitral Valve Has (2)
Definition
Located between the LA and LV, is a Bi/Cuspid or BI/Leaflet Valve.
Term
Phleb/O/Rrhapy
Definition
Suture of the vein.
Term
Phleb/O/Rrhexis
Definition
Rupture of a vein.
Term
Phleb/O/Stenosis
Definition
Stricture or narrowing of a vein.
Term
Ven/O/Scler/Osis
Definition
Hardening of a vein.
Term
Ven/O/Tomy
Definition
Incision of a vein.
Term
Ven/O/Spasm
Definition
Contraction or twitching of a vein
Term
Blood
Definition
Hemat/O and Hem/O
Term
Hemat/O/Logy
Definition
Study of Blood.
Term
Hemat/O/Logist
Definition
Specialist in the study of blood.
Term
Angioma
Definition
Tumor consisting primarily of blood or lymph vessels.
Term
Blood Vessel
Definition
Hemo/O and Angi/O
Term
Hemangi/O
Definition
Tumor of Blood Vesseles.
Term
Hemangi/Ectasis
Definition
Dilation or expansion of a blood vessel.
Term
Aort/O/Pathy
Definition
Disease of the aorta
Term
Pulmon/Ary
Definition
Lungs
Term
Arteri/Ol  Arteri/Oles
Definition
Small Artery. Convey blood to adjacent smaller vessels.
Term
Ven/Ule
Definition
Small vein.
Term
Murmur
Definition
Heart abnormality,disorder occurs in the mitral valve
Term
Cardi/O/Rrhaphy
Definition
Valve is inserted, suture are required to repair the incision.Surgical procedure is called suture of the heart.
Term
SA
Definition
Sinoatrial
Term
AV
Definition
Atri/O/Ventricul/Ar
Term
Bundle of His
Definition
Av node instantaneously sends impulses to a bundle of specialized muscle fibers
Term
Bundle Branches
Definition
Bundle of His transmits down the right and left
Term
Purkinje Fibers
Definition
The right and left bundle branches, impulses travel through Purkinje Fibers to the rest of the Ventricul/ Ar -My/O/Cardi/Um and bring about Ventricul/Ar contraction.
Term
Systole
Definition
Normal period of heart contraction
Term
Diastole
Definition
Normal period of heart relaxation
Term
ECG and EKG
Definition
Elect/O/Cardi/O/Gram
Term
Influence the Heart Rate
Definition
Hormones, drugs, and Nervous System
Term
Micro/Cardia
Definition
Abnormal smallness of the heart. Not compatible with a normal life.
Term
Megal/O/Cardia Cardi/O/Megaly
Definition
Enlargement of the Heart.
Term
High Blood Pressure
Definition
Heart must work extermely hard. Result to enlarge.
Term
Angine Pectoris
Definition
An oppressive pain or pressure in the chest caused by inadequate blood flow and oxygenation to the heart muscle.Produced by atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries.Occurs after large meal,increased physical activity and extreme weather or increased psychological stress. Heart is in need of oxygen.
Term
Lumen
Definition
The space within a artery, vein, intentine or tube.
Term
Contraction
Definition
A Shortening or tightening of a muscle.Shrinking or reduction in size.
Term
Ather/O/Scler/Osis Most Common Coronary Disease
Definition
Coronary artery disease an abnormal condition that may effect the heart's arteries and produce various pathological effects. Reduces the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the Myocardium. Leading cause of death in the Western World.
Term
Arteri/O/Scler/Osis
Definition
Conditions that affect arteries and may lead to occlusive vascular diease. The lining of the artery and Arteri/ Old walls become thickened and hardened and loses elasticity.
Term
Ather/O/Scler/Osis:Fatty Plaque Harden Arteri/O/Scler/Osis: Arterial Hardening
Definition
Accumulation of plaque with the arterial wall.Both conditions develope over long period, usually occurring together.
Term
Arteri/O
Definition
Artery
Term
Scler/O
Definition
Hardening
Term
My/O
Definition
Muscle
Term
Cardi
Definition
Heart
Term
Necr/ectomy
Definition
Removal of dead tissue.
Term
Necr/O/Phobia
Definition
Phobia- Fear of death
Term
Necr/Osis of My/O/Cardi/Um
Definition
Insufficient blood supply to the heart. May result im Cardi/Ac failure and death of the My/O/Cardi/Um
Term
Necr/Osis
Definition
Abnormal condition of tissue death.
Term
Infarct
Definition
Area of tissue in an organ or part that under goes necrosis following cessation of blood supply.
Term
Thromb/Us
Definition
Conditon of a blood clot.
Term
Thromb/Ectomy
Definition
Surgical excision of a blood clot.
Term
Thromb/Osis
Definition
Condition in which a stationary blood clot obstructs a blood vessel at the site of its formation.
Term
Anti/Coagulants
Definition
Agents that prevent of delay blood coagulation; They prevent and treatment of Thrombus.
Term
Plural Form of Thrombus
Definition
Thrombi
Term
Anti
Definition
Against
Term
Thromb/O/Genesis
Definition
Forming a blood clot
Term
Clot Removal
Definition
By Anti/coagulant does not dissolve the clot. Then it is surgically removed. (Thromb/Ectomy)or (Thromb/O/lysis).
Term
Thromb/O/Lysis
Definition
Destruction of dissolving of a thrombus
Term
Aneurysm
Definition
Abnormal dilation of the vessel wall caused by weakness that cause the vessel to balloon and potentially rupture.
Term
Aort/Ic Aneurysm
Definition
Ballooning out of a the wall of the aorta.
Term
Cerebr/Al Aneurysm Ruptures
Definition
Hem/O/Rrhage occurs in the cerebrum or the brain.
Term
Aort/Ic Aneurysm ruptures
Definition
Hem/O/Rrhage occurs in the Aorta
Term
Agglutin/O
Definition
Clumping, gluing.
Term
Agglutin/Ation
Definition
Process of cells clumping together -Ation: Process of
Term
Aden/O
Definition
Gland
Term
Aden/O/Pathy
Definition
Swelling and morbid change in lymph nodes; Glandular disease -Pathy: Disease.
Term
Lymph/O
Definition
Lymph
Term
Lymph/O/Poiesis
Definition
Formation of lymphocytes or of lymphoid tissue. -Poiesis: Formation, production.
Term
Lymphaden/O
Definition
Lymph Gland (node)
Term
Lymphasen/Itis
Definition
Inflammation of one or more lymph nodes, usually caused by a primary focus of infection elsewhere in the body. -Itis:Inflammation.
Term
Lymphangi/O
Definition
Lymph Vessel.
Term
Lymphangi/Oma
Definition
Tummor composed of lymphatic vessels. -Oma: Tumor.
Term
Splen/O
Definition
Spleen
Term
Splen/O/Megaly
Definition
Enlargement of the Spleen. -Megaly: Enlargement.
Term
Immun/O
Definition
Immune, immunity,safe.
Term
Immun/O/Gen
Definition
Producing immunity -Gen: Forming, producing, origin. An immunogenis a substance capable of producing an immune response.
Term
Phag/O
Definition
Swallowing, eating.
Term
Phag/O/Cyte
Definition
Cell that surrounds, engulfs and digests microorganisms and cellular debris -Cyte: Cell.
Term
Thym/O
Definition
Thymus Gland.
Term
Thym/Oma
Definition
Begin tumor of the the thymus gland. -Oma: Tumor.
Term
Phylaxis
Definition
Protection
Term
Ana/Phylaxis
Definition
Extreme allergic reaction characterized by a rapid decrease in blood pressure, breathing difficulties, hives, and abdominal cramps. -Ana: Against; up; back.
Term
Lymph Capillaries
Definition
Thin-walled tubes that carry lymph from the tissue spaces to larger Lymph Vessels.
Term
Lymph/Oma Two kinds
Definition
Malignant tumor of lymph nodes and lymph tissue. Hodgkin Disease and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
Term
Lymph/Oma
Definition
Tumor composed of lymph tissue.
Term
Lymph/O/Cyte
Definition
Cell present in lymph tissue.
Term
Lymph/O/Poiesis
Definition
Formation or production of Lymph.
Term
Lymphangi/O
Definition
Lymph Vessel.
Term
Lymphangi/Oma
Definition
Tumor composed of lymph vessels
Term
Angi/O/Rrhaphy
Definition
Suture of a vessel.
Term
Angi/O/Plasty
Definition
Surgical Repair of a vessel.
Term
Angi/O/Rrhexis
Definition
Rupture of a vessel.
Term
Thorac/Ic
Definition
Chest
Term
Thorac/Ic Cavity
Definition
Veins, lymph vessels contain valves that keep lymph flowing in one direction.
Term
Two Ducts
Definition
Thoracic Duct and the Right Lymphatic Duct carry lymph into veins in the upper thoracic region.
Term
Lymph/Oid
Definition
Oid resembling Lymph.
Term
Lymph/O/Pathy
Definition
Any disease of the lymphat/ic system.
Term
Lymph/O/Cytes
Definition
Small round structures called lymph nodes not only produces lymph/o/cytes, but also filter and purify lymph by removing harmful substances such as bacteria or cancerous cells.
Term
Major Lymph Node Sites (3)
Definition
The cervical nodes. The axilllary nodes. The inguinal nodes
Term
Cervical Lymph Node Located
Definition
Located in the neck
Term
Axilllary Lymph Node Located
Definition
Located in the armpit.
Term
Inguinal Lymph Node
Definition
The groin are Depression between the thigh and the trunk.
Term
AS
Definition
Aortic Stenosis
Term
ASD
Definition
Artial Septal Defect
Term
ASHD
Definition
Arteiosclerotic Heart Disease
Term
AV
Definition
Atrioventricular, Artetriovenous
Term
BBB
Definition
Bundle-Branch Block
Term
BP
Definition
Blood Pressure
Term
CABG
Definition
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Term
CAD
Definition
Coronary Artery Disease
Term
CC
Definition
Cardic Catheterization; Cheif Complaint
Term
CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
Term
CV
Definition
Cardiovascular
Term
CVA
Definition
Cerebrovascular Accident
Term
ECG, EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram
Term
HF
Definition
Heart Failure
Term
IAS
Definition
Interatrial Septum
Term
IVC
Definition
Infereior Vena Cava
Term
IVS
Definition
Interventricular Septum
Term
LA
Definition
Left Artium
Term
LDL
Definition
Low-Density Lipoprotein
Term
LV
Definition
Left Ventricle
Term
MI
Definition
Myocardial Infarction
Term
MVP
Definition
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Term
RA
Definition
Right Atrium
Term
RBC
Definition
Red Blood Cell(s);Red Blood Count
Term
RV
Definition
Right Ventricle
Term
SA
Definition
Sinoatrial (Node)
Term
SVC
Definition
Superior Vena Cava
Term
VSD
Definition
Ventricular Septal Defect
Term
WBC
Definition
White Blood Cell(s); White Blood Count
Term
AIDS
Definition
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Term
EBV
Definition
Epstein-Barr Virus
Term
HIV
Definition
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Term
HSV
Definition
Herpes Simplex Virus
Term
KS
Definition
Kaposi Sacroma
Term
PCP
Definition
Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia
Term
Aneurysm
Definition
Localized dilation of the wall of a blood vessel. introducing the risk of a rupture.Can cause hemorrhage ,or thrombi may form in the dilation and give rise to emboli tha may obstruct smaller vessels.
Term
Arrhythmia
Definition
Irregularity of loss of rhythm of the heartbeat also calles dyshythmia.
Term
Arteriosclerosis (Hardening of the Arteries)
Definition
Thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of arterial walls. Results in altered function of tissue and organs.
Term
Atheroscleroosis Occlusion
Definition
Accumulation of fatty substance within the walls of the arteries causing partial and eventually total occlusion.
Term
Bruit
Definition
Soft blowing sound heard on auscultation caused by turnulent blood flow.
Term
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Definition
Formation of a blood clot in a deep vein of the body, occuring most frequently in the iliac and femoral veins.
Term
Embolus
Definition
Mass of undissolved matter present in a blood or lymphatic vessel brought there by the blood of lymph current.
Term
Fibrillation
Definition
Irregular random contraction of heart fibers. Occurs in the atrila or ventricles.
Term
Heart Failure (HF) is replacing (CHF)-Congestive Heart Failure
Definition
Condition in which the heart pump enough blood to meet the metabolic requirement of body tissues. Includes Myocardial infarction,ischemic heart disase and cardiomyopathy. May cause dysfunction of organs especially in lungs, kidneys and liver.
Term
Hypertension
Definition
Elevated blood pressure that is higher than normal causing damage to the blood vessels and ultimately to the heart.
Term
Ishemaia
Definition
Decreased supply of oxygenated blood to a body apart due to an interruption of blood flow.causes arterial,embolism,atherosclerosis, thrombosis and vasoconstriction.
Term
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Definition
Condition in which the leaflets of the mitral valve prolapse into the left atrium during systole, rsulting in incomplete closure and backflow of blood.
Term
Murmur
Definition
Abnormal sound heard on ausculation, caused by defects in the valve of chambers of the heart.
Term
Myocardial Infarction Heart Attack
Definition
Necrosis of a portion of cardiac muscle caused by partial or complete occlusion of one or more coronary arteries;
Term
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Definition
Failure of the ductus arteriosus to close after birth, resulting in an abnormal opening between the pulmonary artery and the aorta.
Term
Raynaud Phenomenon
Definition
Numbness in fingers or toes due to intermittent constriction of arterioles in the skin.Exposure to cold temp or emotional stress.
Term
Rheumatic Heart Disease
Definition
Streptococcal infection that causes damage to the heart valves and heart muscles, seen in young adults and children.
Term
Stroke Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
Definition
Damage to part of the brain due to interruption of its blood supply, commonly caused by blockage of an artery. Bleeding within the brian tissue causes stroke. Brain cells are deprived of oxygen, they cease to function. movement, vision, and speech may be impaired.
Term
Transient Ischemic Attack
Definition
Temporary interference with blood supply to the brain, causing no permanent brain damage.
Term
Varicose Veins Lower Legs
Definition
Swollen, distended veins caused by incompetent venous valves.
Term
Cardiac Catheterization
Definition
Insertion of small tube (catheter) through an incision into a large vein, usually of an arm (brachial approach) or leg (femoral approach), which is threaded through a blood vessel untill it reaches the heart.
Term
Cardic Enzyme Studies
Definition
Battery of blood tests peformed to determine the presence of cardiac damage.
Term
Echocardiography (ECG,EKG)
Definition
Creation and study of graphic records (electrocardiograms) produced by electric activity generated by the heart muscle; also called cardiography
Term
Holter Monitor 24 hours
Definition
Monitoring device worn by patient for making prolonged electrocardiograph recordings on a portable tape recorder while conducting normal activity.
Term
Troponin I Not skeletal muscle
Definition
Blood test that is measures protein the is released into the blood by damaged heart muscle. High sensitive and specific indicator of recent MI
Term
Ultrasonography Imaging Technique
Definition
Uses High-Frequency sound waves. Bounces off body tissue
Term
Bone Marrow Aspiration Biopsy Exam of Bone Marrow Tissue
Definition
Removal of living tissue. Taken from sterum of iliac crest, for microscopic exam.
Term
Thrombolytic Therapy
Definition
Administration drugs to dissolve a blood clot
Term
Valvuloplasty Cardiac Valve
Definition
Plastic or restorative surgery on a valve. Insertion of a balloon catheter.
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