Cardiovascular system
Arteries
Carry blood from the heart to all cells of the body
ANGINA
Chest pain
SYSTOLE
Contraction phase of a heartbeat
deep vein thrombosis
DVT a blood clot that forms in the deep veins, usually in the legs or thighs.
Deoxygenated
Describes blood that has a characteristic purple color
thrombolysis
Destruction of a blood clot
Statins
Drugs that lower cholesterol and reduce its production in the liver
electrocardiogram
ECG a procedure that helps detect abnormal heart rhythms and myocardial damage.
stress test
ECG taken under controlled exercise stress conditions
DEFIBRILLATION
Emergency treatment used to restart a heart in cardiorespiratory arrest.
cardiomegaly
Enlargement of the heart
hyperlipidemia
Excessive amounts of lipids in the blood
Purkinje
Fibers that transmit impulses to the right and left ventricles, causing them to contract
arteriosclerosis
Hardening and narrowing of an artery
HEART
Hollow, muscular organ
ICD
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
valvotomy
Incision of a valve
phlebitis
Inflammation of a deep or superficial vein of the arms or legs
arteritis
Inflammation of an artery
vasculitis
Inflammation of blood vessels
ENDOCARDITIS
Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart and its valves
stent placement
Inserting a slender device into the vessel to hold it open
angiograph
Instrument for recording an image of a vessel
electrocardiograph
Instrument for recording electrical activity of the heart
arrhythmias
Irregularities in the rate or rhythm of the heart
AORTA
Largest artery of the body
ANEURYSM
Localized abnormal dilation of a vessel
Ischemia
Localized tissue anemia
CAPILLARIES
Microscopic vessels
Myxoma
Most common primary tumor of the heart; composed of mucous connective tissue
Epicardium
Outermost layer of the heart
SINOATRIAL NODE
Pacemaker of the heart
stenotic
Pertaining to a narrowing or stricture
myocardial
Pertaining to heart muscle
pericardial
Pertaining to the area around the heart
coronary
Pertaining to the heart
embolectomy
Removal of an embolus
Repolarization
Represented by the T wave on an electrocardiogram
bradycardia
Slow heart beat
Valves
Structures within veins that prevent the backflow of blood
angioplasty
Surgical repair of a vessel
Andy's arteries have hardened, thus decreasing bloody supply to the body.
The diagnosis was arteriosclerosis, which means
MRA
The doctor ordered an _________________ because it would provide highly detailed images of blood vessels.
Relationship between the cardiovascular system and the endocrine system.
The endocrine system plays a role in the regulation of the cardiovascular system such as hormones relating to the heart rate, ventricular contraction, blood pressure, and body fluid regulation. This is not only a periferal level but also lung circulation.
Chambers
The heart is divided into four of these
arteries
These vessels carry oxygenated blood from the heart to body cells: ________.
Lumen
Tubular space or channel within an organ or structure of the body
hemangioma
Tumor of a blood vessel
Electrocardiograph
What device was used to measure Andy's heart rate and electrical activity in the heart?
Ventricles
Which areas of the heart contract to circulate blood?
Tachycardia
Which term used by the health care team indicates Andy had a rapid heartbeat?
VASODILATION
Widening of the lumen of a blood vessel
plaque formation
a clot in an artery
Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
a partial or complete obstruction of the arteries of the arms or legs
Holter monitor
a portable device worn by a patient during normal activity that records heart rhythm for up to 24 hours
angioplasty
altering a vessel through surgery or dilation
hypertension
an elevated blood pressure
arteri/o
artery
atri/o
atrium
AED
automated external defibrillator
regurgitation
backflow or ejecting contents through an opening
thromb/o
blood clot
thrombus
blood clot
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
angina
chest pain caused by obstructions or spasms of the coronary arteries
CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
CAD
coronary artery disease
DVT
deep vein thrombosis
Thrombolysis
destruction of a blood clot using anticlotting agents.
beta-blockers
drugs that block the effect of adrenaline, causing a decrease in heart rate
ather/o
fatty plaque
cardi/o, coron/o
heart
-cardia
heart condition
stent
hollow, thin tube used to hold open coronary arteries or other arteries
Coronary artery disease
involves a narrowing of the lumen in heart arteries or inner open space of a vessel, of heart arteries due to arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis.
infarction
localized tissue necrosis due to the cessation of blood supply
syncope
loss of consciousness
MRA
magnetic resonance angiogram or angiography
MVP
mitral valve prolapse
MI
myocardial infraction
coarctation
narrowing of a vessel, especially the aorta
sten/o
narrowing, stricture
PTCA
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
endovenous ablation
procedure used to remove or treat varicose veins
Tachycardia
rapid heart rate
diastole
relaxation phase of a heartbeat
palpitation
sensation of irregular heartbeat
sept/o
septum
lipid panel
series of blood tests used to assess risk factors or ischemic heart disease
Bradycardia
slow heart rate
viscosity
state of being sticky or gummy
pulse
surge of blood felt in the arteries when blood is pumped from the heart
Electrocardiography
test that measures heart rate and electrical activity in the heart
Deep-vein thrombosis
the development of a blood clot in a deep vein, usually in the legs; it is also known as thrombophlebitis.
Doppler
ultrasonography used to assess blood flow through vessels and the heart
phleb/o, ven/o
vein
angi/o, vascul/o
vessel (usually blood or lymph)
