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)