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What is the term for inflammation of a deep or superficial vein of the arms or legs?
phlebitis
What does the term 'stenotic' refer to?
pertaining to a narrowing or stricture
What is the procedure called that involves surgical repair of a vessel?
angioplasty
What term is used to describe something pertaining to heart muscle?
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What is the term for the destruction of a blood clot?
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What does the term 'cardiomegaly' refer to?
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What term describes the hardening and narrowing of an artery?
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What is the procedure for the removal of an embolus called?
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What term refers to something pertaining to the heart?
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What is the term for an incision of a valve?
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What does 'arteritis' refer to?
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What is the term for a slow heart rate?
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What is a tumor of a blood vessel called?
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What does 'hyperlipidemia' mean?
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What instrument is used for recording the electrical activity of the heart?
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What is the term for inflammation of blood vessels?
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What does 'pericardial' refer to?
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What is the instrument for recording an image of a vessel called?
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What comprises the system of the heart?
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The doctor ordered an _________________ because it would provide highly detailed images of blood vessels.
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These vessels carry oxygenated blood from the heart to body cells: ________.
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What is a 24-hour ECG tracing taken with a small, portable recording system called?
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What ultrasound test is used to visualize internal cardiac structures?
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What is the incision to increase the opening of a valve called?
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What are agents used to treat angina known as?
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What are drugs that have lipid-lowering properties called?
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What are agents that increase urine output referred to as?
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What evaluates substances released into the blood by the heart when it is under stress?
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What is the ultrasound procedure that assesses blood flow direction and speed through blood vessels called?
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What is an ECG taken under controlled exercise conditions called?
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What lifesaving emergency treatment is used to restart the heart?
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What is the defibrillation technique that resets the normal heart rhythm called?
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What graphically records the electrical activity of the heart?
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What is the device inserted in the chest that corrects potential fatal arrhythmias called?
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What is the term for insertion of a device that holds open tubular structures?
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What is the purpose of anticoagulants?
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What is the treatment of a varicose vein using a chemical irritant called?
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What type of surgery creates a bypass around a blocked segment of a coronary artery?
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What is the procedure for the removal of occluding material from the interior of an artery called?
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What is the abbreviation for a type of coronary angioplasty?
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What type of surgery requires a heart-lung machine to maintain circulation?
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What is the area of tissue that undergoes necrosis called?
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What type of pain, usually in the chest, is associated with lack of oxygen to the myocardium?
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What is the failure of a valve to close completely called?
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What is an abnormally rapid heart rate known as?
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What are varicose veins of the esophagus called?
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What is a soft, blowing sound heard on auscultation, also known as a murmur?
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What is an abnormally slow heart rate referred to as?
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Study Notes
Cardiovascular Medical Terminology
- Phlebitis: Inflammation affecting deep or superficial veins in the arms or legs.
- Stenotic: Relates to a narrowing or stricture in a vessel or organ.
- Angioplasty: Surgical procedure to repair or widen a blood vessel.
- Myocardial: Pertaining specifically to heart muscle.
- Thrombolysis: The process of breaking down and destroying a blood clot.
- Cardiomegaly: Enlargement of the heart, potentially indicating underlying health issues.
- Arteriosclerosis: Hardening and narrowing of arterial walls, often linked to cardiovascular diseases.
- Embolectomy: Surgical removal of an embolus (a clot or foreign material obstructing a blood vessel).
- Coronary: Pertains to the heart, often referencing the blood vessels supplying it.
- Valvotomy: Surgical incision made to open a valve for treatment purposes.
- Arteritis: Inflammation of the arteries, which can affect blood flow.
- Bradycardia: A slowed heart rate, typically below the normal resting rate.
- Hemangioma: A benign tumor composed of blood vessels.
- Hyperlipidemia: High levels of lipids (fats) in the blood, a risk factor for heart disease.
- Electrocardiograph: Instrument used to record the electrical activity of the heart.
- Vasculitis: Inflammation of blood vessels that can affect blood flow and lead to various complications.
- Pericardial: Relating to the area surrounding the heart.
- Angiograph: Tool used to visualize blood vessels, often through imaging.
- Cardiac Conduction System: Includes the SA node, AV node, AV bundle, and Purkinje fibers, essential for heart rhythm regulation.
- MRA (Magnetic Resonance Angiography): Imaging method providing detailed views of blood vessels.
- Arteries: Blood vessels responsible for carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart to body cells.
- Holter Monitor Test: A 24-hour ECG monitoring via a portable device.
- Echocardiography: Ultrasound test to visualize internal structures of the heart.
- Valvotomy: Procedure to increase valve opening, facilitating better blood flow.
- Nitrates: Medications prescribed to treat angina by relaxing blood vessels.
- Statins: Drugs that lower lipid levels in the blood, beneficial for heart health.
- Diuretics: Medications that promote urine production, helping to reduce blood pressure.
- Cardiac Biomarkers: Substances released by the heart during stress; used to assess cardiac health.
- Doppler: Ultrasound method assessing blood flow speed and direction in vessels.
- Stress Test: ECG that evaluates heart performance under controlled physical exertion.
- Defibrillation: Emergency treatment to restore normal heart rhythm using electrical shocks.
- Cardioversion: Defibrillation technique that aims to reset the heart's rhythm.
- ECG (Electrocardiogram): A graphical representation of the heart's electrical activity.
- ICD (Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator): Device implanted to correct life-threatening arrhythmias.
- Stent Placement: Insertion of a device to keep a blood vessel open.
- Anticoagulants: Medications designed to prevent blood clot formation.
- Sclerotherapy: Treatment method utilizing chemical agents to address varicose veins.
- CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting): Surgical procedure that reroutes blood around blocked coronary arteries.
- Endarterectomy: Surgical removal of obstructions from the inside of an artery.
- PTCA (Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty): A specific type of coronary angioplasty.
- Open Heart Surgery: Procedure requiring a heart-lung machine to maintain circulation during surgery.
- Infarction: Tissue death (necrosis) resulting from lack of blood supply.
- Angina: Chest pain resulting from insufficient oxygen to the heart muscle.
- Insufficiency: Condition in which a valve fails to close completely, potentially causing backflow.
- Tachycardia: An abnormally rapid heart rate.
- Varices: Varicose veins, often found in the esophagus, which can lead to complications.
- Bruit: Soft, murmur-like sound auscultated, indicating turbulent blood flow.
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Test your knowledge of key cardiovascular medical terms with this quiz. Explore terms like phlebitis, myocardial, and angioplasty, and understand their implications in cardiovascular health. Perfect for students and professionals in the medical field.
