18 Questions
What is the term for the narrowing of a blood vessel?
Angiostenosis
What is the term for inflammation of the valve?
Valvulitis
Which of the following terms refers to inflammation of the heart muscle?
Myocarditis
What is the term for any heart disease?
Cardiopathy
What is the term for inflammation of the artery?
Arteritis
What is the term for inflammation of the endocardium?
Endocarditis
What is the primary focus of the medical specialty of cardiology?
Treating vascular diseases in adults and children
What is the role of a pediatric cardiologist?
Treating infants, children, and teenagers with heart disease
What is the function of the cardiothoracic surgeon?
Performing surgeries to treat cardiovascular disorders
What are the three layers of the heart?
Epicardium, myocardium, and endocardium
What is the outer layer of the heart called?
Epicardium
What is the sac that surrounds the heart called?
Pericardium
What is the term for the formation of a blood clot in a blood vessel?
Thrombosis
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
What is the term for an irregularity of the heart rhythm?
Arrhythmia
What is the accumulation of fat plaques in the artery that leads to narrowing and hardening of the artery?
Atherosclerosis
What is the term for pain in the chest due to ischemia?
Angina pectoris
What is the medical term for a slower than average heart rate?
Bradycardia
Test your knowledge of cardiac diseases, including types of medications such as diuretics, vasodilators, and vasoconstrictors, as well as diagnostic tools like ECG, sphygmomanometer, and stethoscope. Learn about common terms related to cardiac diseases.
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