Module 5
vegetation
A mass composed of fibrin and plates that collect on valve leaflets or their cords is called a(n)
arrhythmia
A rapid, slow, or irregular heartbeat is called
myxoma
Although rare, the most common primary tumor of the heart is
regurgitation
Back flow of blood in the heart is called
angina pectoris
Chest pain associated with coronary artery disease is called
syncope
Partial or complete loss of consciousness, usually caused by decreased blood supply to the brain, is called
embolus (plug)
The CF embol/o means
blood clot
The CF thromb/o means
sinoatrial (SA) node
The pacemaker of the heart is the
across
The prefix trans- means
pericardium
The sac containing the heart is called the
heart condition
The suffix -cardia means
hemorrhoids
Varicose veins of the rectum are called
Electrocardiogram
What is the record that displays the pattern of the electrical activity of the heart
CABG
Which abbreviation refers to a procedure that reroutes blood around an occluded coronary artery
cardiac biomarkers
Which blood test measures the presence and amount of troponin T, troponin I and creatine kinase (CK-MB)
Vasodilators
Which classification of drugs relaxes the smooth muscle in arterial walls to decrease blood pressure
Lipid profile
Which diagnostic test involves a series of blood tests that include total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein, and triglycerides
Angioplasty
Which endovascular procedure reopens narrowed blood vessels
capillary
Which microscopic vessel enables nutrients and oxygen to pass into the surrounding tissues
magnetic resonance angiography
Which procedure detects blood flow, the condition of vessel walls, and blockages without using a contrast medium?
Holter monitor test
Which procedure involves an ECG taken with a small portable recorder capable of storing information for up to 24-48 hours
defibrillation
Which procedure involves an electrical shock delivered randomly during the cardiac cycle to treat emergent, life-threatening arrhythmias?
Valvotomy
Which procedure involves incision of a valve to increase the size of an opening
pericardiocentesis
Which procedure involves surgical punter of the fibrous sac surrounding the heart to withdraw fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
Endarterectomy
Which procedure involves surgical removal of plaque from the inside of an artery
left ventricle
Which structure pumps blood into the aorta
Tricuspid
Which valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle
Coronary arteries
Which vessels emerge from the aorta to supply the heart muscle with blood
embolus
a mass of undissolved matter circulating in blood or lymphatic channels until it becomes lodged in a vessel is called a(n)
bruit
a soft, blowing loud heard on auscultation that is associated with movement of blood or valvular action is called
atherosclerosis
abnormal thickening and hardening of fatty plaque within the blood vessels is called
aneurysm
an abnormal widening or ballooning of a blood vessel resulting from wall weakness is called
ischemia
an inadequate supply of blood to surrounding tissues is called
embolism
an obstruction of a vessel caused by any foreign substance, including a blood clot within that vessel, is called
occlusion
blockage of a vessel is called a(n)
myocardium
coronary arteries supply blood to the
CAD
coronary artery bypass graft is a treatment for
cardiomyopathy
disease of the heart muscle
lower blood pressure
diuretics help: constrict coronary arteries treat lipidemia lower blood pressure lower cholesterol dissolve clots
The CF scler/o means
hardening
diastolic pressure
in a blood pressure reading of 120/80 mm Hg, 80 is the
varicose veins
incompetent valves in veins may cause
coarctation
narrowing of any vessel, especially the aorta, is called
fibrillation
quivering or spontaneous muscle contraction, especially of the heart is called
aneurysm
the CF aneurysm/o means
arter
the CF arteri/o means
fatty plaque
the CF ather/o means
atrium
the CF atria/o means
heart
the CF coron/o means
blood vessel
the CF hemangi/o means
muscle
the CF my/o means
septum
the CF sept/o means
pulse
the CF sphygm/o means
vessels (blood/lymph)
the CF vascul/o means
vein
the CF ven/o means
ventricle
the CF ventricul/o means
insufficiency
the inability of heart valves to close properly is called
in, within
the prefix endo-means
process of recording
the suffix -graphy means
narrowing, stricture
the suffix -stenosis means
systole
what is the contraction phase of the heartbeat that forces blood into the aorta and pulmonary arteries
Bacteria
what is the most common cause of infective endocarditis
DVT
which abbreviation refers to a clot in the deep veins of the lower legs
ICD
which abbreviation refers to an automated defibrillator
ACE inhibitors
which drugs inhibit conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II?
leaflet
which is the flattened structure that forms a portion of the heart valve
myocardial perfusion study
which isotope imaging test detects coronary artery disease by the presence of a "cold spot"
statin
which medication lowers blood cholesterol levels
laser ablation
which procedure coagulates blood inside a varicose vein to collapse and seal it
sclerotherapy
which procedure involves injection of a chemical irritant into a veins to treat varicose veins
stent placement
which procedure involves insertion of a device to hold open a vessel and is usually performed after vascular surger
angioplasty
which procedure involves passage of a balloon catheter through an occluded coronary vessel to compress plaque agains the artery walls
thrombolysis
which procedure involves the destruction of a blood clot using anticlotting agents called clot-blisters
thrombectomy
which procedure removes a blood clot
endocardium
which serous membrane lines the four chambers of the heart and its valves
coronary arteries
which structure contains blood with the highest oxygen content? R. atrium Pulmonary artery R. ventricle Superior vena cava Coronary arteries
right atrium
which structure receives deoxygenated blood from the venue cavae
cardiac ablation
which treatment for cardiac arrhythmias uses energy delivered by a thin intravascular tube
arteries
which vessels carry blood away from the heart
