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Which layer of the heart is the thick muscle responsible for contraction?
Which layer of the heart is the thick muscle responsible for contraction?
- Epicardium
- Pericardium
- Myocardium (correct)
- Endocardium
Which of the following is NOT a function of the cardiovascular system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the cardiovascular system?
- Distributing blood to all areas of the body
- Removal of waste products
- Delivery of needed substances to cells
- Distributing oxygen to the lungs (correct)
What does the combining form 'phleb/o' refer to?
What does the combining form 'phleb/o' refer to?
- Heart
- Artery
- Vessel
- Vein (correct)
An angioplasty is a term used for which of the following?
An angioplasty is a term used for which of the following?
Which part of the cardiovascular system includes arteries, veins, and capillaries?
Which part of the cardiovascular system includes arteries, veins, and capillaries?
Which combining form refers to the heart?
Which combining form refers to the heart?
What is an atheroma?
What is an atheroma?
Which term describes involuntary muscle contraction in a vessel?
Which term describes involuntary muscle contraction in a vessel?
What does the term 'bradycardia' indicate?
What does the term 'bradycardia' indicate?
Which term refers to inflammation of a vein?
Which term refers to inflammation of a vein?
What does the term 'cardiomegaly' signify?
What does the term 'cardiomegaly' signify?
What is indicated by the condition known as 'tachycardia'?
What is indicated by the condition known as 'tachycardia'?
Which term describes the heart's electrical recording?
Which term describes the heart's electrical recording?
What does 'interventricular' refer to?
What does 'interventricular' refer to?
What does 'orthostatic hypotension' describe?
What does 'orthostatic hypotension' describe?
Which condition is characterized by irregular heartbeat?
Which condition is characterized by irregular heartbeat?
What does the term 'cardiologist' refer to?
What does the term 'cardiologist' refer to?
Cardiomyopathy refers to the disease of heart muscles.
Cardiomyopathy refers to the disease of heart muscles.
What is the meaning of 'ischaemia'?
What is the meaning of 'ischaemia'?
The condition characterized by severe pain and constriction around the heart is called ______.
The condition characterized by severe pain and constriction around the heart is called ______.
Match the following terms with their meanings:
Match the following terms with their meanings:
What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?
What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?
The three layers of the heart are the endocardium, myocardium, and pericardium.
The three layers of the heart are the endocardium, myocardium, and pericardium.
Which term describes an inflammation of a vein?
Which term describes an inflammation of a vein?
A venogram is a record of a vein.
A venogram is a record of a vein.
Name one of the combining forms that refer to blood vessels.
Name one of the combining forms that refer to blood vessels.
What does the term 'congestive heart failure' describe?
What does the term 'congestive heart failure' describe?
The outer layer of the heart is called the ______.
The outer layer of the heart is called the ______.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
What does the combining form 'atri/o' refer to?
What does the combining form 'atri/o' refer to?
An angiogram is a record of a vessel.
An angiogram is a record of a vessel.
What is the function of arteries in the cardiovascular system?
What is the function of arteries in the cardiovascular system?
What is one of the primary functions of the cardiovascular system?
What is one of the primary functions of the cardiovascular system?
The epicardium is the inner layer of the heart.
The epicardium is the inner layer of the heart.
Name one function of veins in the cardiovascular system.
Name one function of veins in the cardiovascular system.
The contraction of the myocardium is necessary for pumping blood ______.
The contraction of the myocardium is necessary for pumping blood ______.
Match each combining form with its corresponding meaning:
Match each combining form with its corresponding meaning:
What does the combining form 'ather/o' refer to?
What does the combining form 'ather/o' refer to?
An angioplasty is a surgical procedure to widen a narrowed blood vessel.
An angioplasty is a surgical procedure to widen a narrowed blood vessel.
What is the function of capillaries in the cardiovascular system?
What is the function of capillaries in the cardiovascular system?
What is the meaning of 'cardiomyopathy'?
What is the meaning of 'cardiomyopathy'?
Tachycardia refers to a state of slow heart rate.
Tachycardia refers to a state of slow heart rate.
What does 'phlebitis' refer to?
What does 'phlebitis' refer to?
The condition characterized by a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing is known as ______.
The condition characterized by a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing is known as ______.
Match the following conditions with their definitions:
Match the following conditions with their definitions:
Which of the following terms refers to a record of the heart's electrical activity?
Which of the following terms refers to a record of the heart's electrical activity?
Cardiorrhexis means an enlarged heart.
Cardiorrhexis means an enlarged heart.
What specialist treats cardiovascular diseases?
What specialist treats cardiovascular diseases?
Which of the following best describes the function of capillaries in the cardiovascular system?
Which of the following best describes the function of capillaries in the cardiovascular system?
The heart is composed of three layers: endocardium, myocardium, and pericardium.
The heart is composed of three layers: endocardium, myocardium, and pericardium.
Name the combining form that refers to the aorta.
Name the combining form that refers to the aorta.
The _____ is the thick muscle layer of the heart responsible for contraction.
The _____ is the thick muscle layer of the heart responsible for contraction.
Match the cardiovascular combining forms with their meanings:
Match the cardiovascular combining forms with their meanings:
Which condition is characterized by narrowing of a blood vessel?
Which condition is characterized by narrowing of a blood vessel?
What condition is characterized by a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up?
What condition is characterized by a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up?
Cardiomegaly refers to a condition of an enlarged heart.
Cardiomegaly refers to a condition of an enlarged heart.
Epicardium is the middle layer of the heart.
Epicardium is the middle layer of the heart.
Define 'arrhythmia'.
Define 'arrhythmia'.
What is the primary function of veins in the cardiovascular system?
What is the primary function of veins in the cardiovascular system?
The term __________ is used for record of the heart's electrical activity.
The term __________ is used for record of the heart's electrical activity.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
What does the medical term 'phlebitis' indicate?
What does the medical term 'phlebitis' indicate?
A cardiologist is a specialist who focuses on diseases of the liver.
A cardiologist is a specialist who focuses on diseases of the liver.
What does the suffix '-itis' signify in medical terminology?
What does the suffix '-itis' signify in medical terminology?
Which of the following structures is NOT part of the cardiovascular system?
Which of the following structures is NOT part of the cardiovascular system?
The epicardium is the inner layer of the heart.
The epicardium is the inner layer of the heart.
What is the main function of capillaries in the cardiovascular system?
What is the main function of capillaries in the cardiovascular system?
Angioplasty refers to the surgical repair of a ______.
Angioplasty refers to the surgical repair of a ______.
Match the following terms with their meanings:
Match the following terms with their meanings:
Which heart layer is responsible for contraction?
Which heart layer is responsible for contraction?
What does the combining form 'ven/o' refer to?
What does the combining form 'ven/o' refer to?
The main function of the cardiovascular system is to circulate blood throughout the body.
The main function of the cardiovascular system is to circulate blood throughout the body.
What condition is characterized by a state of slow heart rate?
What condition is characterized by a state of slow heart rate?
Cardiomyopathy refers to a condition affecting the heart muscles.
Cardiomyopathy refers to a condition affecting the heart muscles.
What does the term 'ischemia' refer to?
What does the term 'ischemia' refer to?
The condition characterized by severe pain and constriction around the heart is called ______.
The condition characterized by severe pain and constriction around the heart is called ______.
Match the following terms with their meanings:
Match the following terms with their meanings:
Which of the following terms refers to a small vein?
Which of the following terms refers to a small vein?
Cardiorrhexis refers to a ruptured heart.
Cardiorrhexis refers to a ruptured heart.
What role does a cardiologist serve?
What role does a cardiologist serve?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the cardiovascular system?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the cardiovascular system?
The heart has four main chambers.
The heart has four main chambers.
What is the primary purpose of capillaries in the cardiovascular system?
What is the primary purpose of capillaries in the cardiovascular system?
The middle layer of the heart responsible for contraction is known as the ______.
The middle layer of the heart responsible for contraction is known as the ______.
Match the following combining forms with their meanings:
Match the following combining forms with their meanings:
Which of the following terms describes the surgical repair of a vessel?
Which of the following terms describes the surgical repair of a vessel?
The outer layer of the heart is called the endocardium.
The outer layer of the heart is called the endocardium.
What does the term 'atheroma' refer to?
What does the term 'atheroma' refer to?
What does the term 'myocardial' refer to?
What does the term 'myocardial' refer to?
Bradycardia relates to a state of fast heart rate.
Bradycardia relates to a state of fast heart rate.
What does 'palpitations' describe?
What does 'palpitations' describe?
The condition characterized by a complete stopping of heart activity is called ______.
The condition characterized by a complete stopping of heart activity is called ______.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
What is the primary function of the sphygmomanometer?
What is the primary function of the sphygmomanometer?
Cardiomegaly refers to a condition of a smaller-than-usual heart.
Cardiomegaly refers to a condition of a smaller-than-usual heart.
What does the term 'ischemia' refer to?
What does the term 'ischemia' refer to?
Which of the following organs are part of the Cardiovascular System? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following organs are part of the Cardiovascular System? (Select all that apply)
What is the main function of the Cardiovascular System?
What is the main function of the Cardiovascular System?
Match the following terms to their definitions:
Match the following terms to their definitions:
The myocardium is the outer layer of the heart.
The myocardium is the outer layer of the heart.
The _____ is the muscle layer of the heart.
The _____ is the muscle layer of the heart.
Which term refers to a blood clot within a blood vessel?
Which term refers to a blood clot within a blood vessel?
What does the term hypotension refer to?
What does the term hypotension refer to?
Cardiomyopathy refers to the inflammation of the heart muscle layer.
Cardiomyopathy refers to the inflammation of the heart muscle layer.
What instrument is used to measure blood pressure?
What instrument is used to measure blood pressure?
____ are small veins.
____ are small veins.
Study Notes
Organs of the Cardiovascular System
- Comprises the heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins.
Functions of the Cardiovascular System
- Distributes blood throughout the body.
- Delivers essential substances to cells.
- Removes metabolic waste from tissues.
Heart Structure
- Comprised of three layers:
- Endocardium: Smooth inner layer lining heart chambers to reduce friction.
- Myocardium: Thick muscular middle layer responsible for heart contractions.
- Epicardium: Outer layer forming the visceral layer of the pericardial sac, providing outer protection.
Cardiovascular Combining Forms
- angi/o: vessel
- aort/o: aorta
- arteri/o: artery
- ather/o: fatty substance
- atri/o: atrium
- cardi/o: heart
- coron/o: heart
- hemangi/o: blood vessel
- phleb/o: vein
- sphygm/o: pulse
- thromb/o: clot
- valv/o / valvul/o: valve
- vascul/o / vas/o: blood vessel / duct
- ven/o: vein
- ventricul/o: ventricle
Heart Conduction System
- Utilizes electrical impulses to coordinate heartbeats, detectable through electrocardiograms (ECGs).
Word Building Examples
- With "angi/o":
- -gram: angiogram (record of a vessel)
- -itis: angiitis (inflammation of a vessel)
- -plasty: angioplasty (surgical repair of a vessel)
- With "ather/o":
- -ectomy: atherectomy (surgical removal of a fatty substance)
- -oma: atheroma (tumor of fatty substance)
- With "cardi/o":
- -ac: cardiac (pertaining to the heart)
- brady- -ia: bradycardia (slow heart rate)
- -megaly: cardiomegaly (enlarged heart)
- -ologist: cardiologist (heart specialist)
Cardiovascular Vocabulary
- Cardiology: Medical branch for diagnosing and treating cardiovascular diseases.
- Ischemia: Local and temporary deficiency in blood supply.
- Palpitations: Pounding or racing heartbeats.
- Orthostatic hypotension: Sudden blood pressure drop upon standing.
- Sphygmomanometer: Device for measuring blood pressure.
Heart Pathology
- Angina pectoris: Severe chest pain due to reduced blood flow.
- Arrhythmia: Irregular heartbeat.
- Cardiac arrest: Complete cessation of heart activity.
- Cardiomyopathy: Disease affecting heart muscle.
- Congestive heart failure: Inability of the left ventricle to pump efficiently, leading to fluid build-up.
Organs of the Cardiovascular System
- Comprises the heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins.
Functions of the Cardiovascular System
- Distributes blood throughout the body.
- Delivers essential substances to cells.
- Removes metabolic waste from tissues.
Heart Structure
- Comprised of three layers:
- Endocardium: Smooth inner layer lining heart chambers to reduce friction.
- Myocardium: Thick muscular middle layer responsible for heart contractions.
- Epicardium: Outer layer forming the visceral layer of the pericardial sac, providing outer protection.
Cardiovascular Combining Forms
- angi/o: vessel
- aort/o: aorta
- arteri/o: artery
- ather/o: fatty substance
- atri/o: atrium
- cardi/o: heart
- coron/o: heart
- hemangi/o: blood vessel
- phleb/o: vein
- sphygm/o: pulse
- thromb/o: clot
- valv/o / valvul/o: valve
- vascul/o / vas/o: blood vessel / duct
- ven/o: vein
- ventricul/o: ventricle
Heart Conduction System
- Utilizes electrical impulses to coordinate heartbeats, detectable through electrocardiograms (ECGs).
Word Building Examples
- With "angi/o":
- -gram: angiogram (record of a vessel)
- -itis: angiitis (inflammation of a vessel)
- -plasty: angioplasty (surgical repair of a vessel)
- With "ather/o":
- -ectomy: atherectomy (surgical removal of a fatty substance)
- -oma: atheroma (tumor of fatty substance)
- With "cardi/o":
- -ac: cardiac (pertaining to the heart)
- brady- -ia: bradycardia (slow heart rate)
- -megaly: cardiomegaly (enlarged heart)
- -ologist: cardiologist (heart specialist)
Cardiovascular Vocabulary
- Cardiology: Medical branch for diagnosing and treating cardiovascular diseases.
- Ischemia: Local and temporary deficiency in blood supply.
- Palpitations: Pounding or racing heartbeats.
- Orthostatic hypotension: Sudden blood pressure drop upon standing.
- Sphygmomanometer: Device for measuring blood pressure.
Heart Pathology
- Angina pectoris: Severe chest pain due to reduced blood flow.
- Arrhythmia: Irregular heartbeat.
- Cardiac arrest: Complete cessation of heart activity.
- Cardiomyopathy: Disease affecting heart muscle.
- Congestive heart failure: Inability of the left ventricle to pump efficiently, leading to fluid build-up.
Organs of the Cardiovascular System
- Comprises the heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins.
Functions of the Cardiovascular System
- Distributes blood throughout the body.
- Delivers essential substances to cells.
- Removes metabolic waste from tissues.
Heart Structure
- Comprised of three layers:
- Endocardium: Smooth inner layer lining heart chambers to reduce friction.
- Myocardium: Thick muscular middle layer responsible for heart contractions.
- Epicardium: Outer layer forming the visceral layer of the pericardial sac, providing outer protection.
Cardiovascular Combining Forms
- angi/o: vessel
- aort/o: aorta
- arteri/o: artery
- ather/o: fatty substance
- atri/o: atrium
- cardi/o: heart
- coron/o: heart
- hemangi/o: blood vessel
- phleb/o: vein
- sphygm/o: pulse
- thromb/o: clot
- valv/o / valvul/o: valve
- vascul/o / vas/o: blood vessel / duct
- ven/o: vein
- ventricul/o: ventricle
Heart Conduction System
- Utilizes electrical impulses to coordinate heartbeats, detectable through electrocardiograms (ECGs).
Word Building Examples
- With "angi/o":
- -gram: angiogram (record of a vessel)
- -itis: angiitis (inflammation of a vessel)
- -plasty: angioplasty (surgical repair of a vessel)
- With "ather/o":
- -ectomy: atherectomy (surgical removal of a fatty substance)
- -oma: atheroma (tumor of fatty substance)
- With "cardi/o":
- -ac: cardiac (pertaining to the heart)
- brady- -ia: bradycardia (slow heart rate)
- -megaly: cardiomegaly (enlarged heart)
- -ologist: cardiologist (heart specialist)
Cardiovascular Vocabulary
- Cardiology: Medical branch for diagnosing and treating cardiovascular diseases.
- Ischemia: Local and temporary deficiency in blood supply.
- Palpitations: Pounding or racing heartbeats.
- Orthostatic hypotension: Sudden blood pressure drop upon standing.
- Sphygmomanometer: Device for measuring blood pressure.
Heart Pathology
- Angina pectoris: Severe chest pain due to reduced blood flow.
- Arrhythmia: Irregular heartbeat.
- Cardiac arrest: Complete cessation of heart activity.
- Cardiomyopathy: Disease affecting heart muscle.
- Congestive heart failure: Inability of the left ventricle to pump efficiently, leading to fluid build-up.
Organs of the Cardiovascular System
- Comprises the heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins.
Functions of the Cardiovascular System
- Distributes blood throughout the body.
- Delivers essential substances to cells.
- Removes metabolic waste from tissues.
Heart Structure
- Comprised of three layers:
- Endocardium: Smooth inner layer lining heart chambers to reduce friction.
- Myocardium: Thick muscular middle layer responsible for heart contractions.
- Epicardium: Outer layer forming the visceral layer of the pericardial sac, providing outer protection.
Cardiovascular Combining Forms
- angi/o: vessel
- aort/o: aorta
- arteri/o: artery
- ather/o: fatty substance
- atri/o: atrium
- cardi/o: heart
- coron/o: heart
- hemangi/o: blood vessel
- phleb/o: vein
- sphygm/o: pulse
- thromb/o: clot
- valv/o / valvul/o: valve
- vascul/o / vas/o: blood vessel / duct
- ven/o: vein
- ventricul/o: ventricle
Heart Conduction System
- Utilizes electrical impulses to coordinate heartbeats, detectable through electrocardiograms (ECGs).
Word Building Examples
- With "angi/o":
- -gram: angiogram (record of a vessel)
- -itis: angiitis (inflammation of a vessel)
- -plasty: angioplasty (surgical repair of a vessel)
- With "ather/o":
- -ectomy: atherectomy (surgical removal of a fatty substance)
- -oma: atheroma (tumor of fatty substance)
- With "cardi/o":
- -ac: cardiac (pertaining to the heart)
- brady- -ia: bradycardia (slow heart rate)
- -megaly: cardiomegaly (enlarged heart)
- -ologist: cardiologist (heart specialist)
Cardiovascular Vocabulary
- Cardiology: Medical branch for diagnosing and treating cardiovascular diseases.
- Ischemia: Local and temporary deficiency in blood supply.
- Palpitations: Pounding or racing heartbeats.
- Orthostatic hypotension: Sudden blood pressure drop upon standing.
- Sphygmomanometer: Device for measuring blood pressure.
Heart Pathology
- Angina pectoris: Severe chest pain due to reduced blood flow.
- Arrhythmia: Irregular heartbeat.
- Cardiac arrest: Complete cessation of heart activity.
- Cardiomyopathy: Disease affecting heart muscle.
- Congestive heart failure: Inability of the left ventricle to pump efficiently, leading to fluid build-up.
Organs of the Cardiovascular System
- Comprises the heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins.
Functions of the Cardiovascular System
- Distributes blood throughout the body.
- Delivers essential substances to cells.
- Removes metabolic waste from tissues.
Heart Structure
- Comprised of three layers:
- Endocardium: Smooth inner layer lining heart chambers to reduce friction.
- Myocardium: Thick muscular middle layer responsible for heart contractions.
- Epicardium: Outer layer forming the visceral layer of the pericardial sac, providing outer protection.
Cardiovascular Combining Forms
- angi/o: vessel
- aort/o: aorta
- arteri/o: artery
- ather/o: fatty substance
- atri/o: atrium
- cardi/o: heart
- coron/o: heart
- hemangi/o: blood vessel
- phleb/o: vein
- sphygm/o: pulse
- thromb/o: clot
- valv/o / valvul/o: valve
- vascul/o / vas/o: blood vessel / duct
- ven/o: vein
- ventricul/o: ventricle
Heart Conduction System
- Utilizes electrical impulses to coordinate heartbeats, detectable through electrocardiograms (ECGs).
Word Building Examples
- With "angi/o":
- -gram: angiogram (record of a vessel)
- -itis: angiitis (inflammation of a vessel)
- -plasty: angioplasty (surgical repair of a vessel)
- With "ather/o":
- -ectomy: atherectomy (surgical removal of a fatty substance)
- -oma: atheroma (tumor of fatty substance)
- With "cardi/o":
- -ac: cardiac (pertaining to the heart)
- brady- -ia: bradycardia (slow heart rate)
- -megaly: cardiomegaly (enlarged heart)
- -ologist: cardiologist (heart specialist)
Cardiovascular Vocabulary
- Cardiology: Medical branch for diagnosing and treating cardiovascular diseases.
- Ischemia: Local and temporary deficiency in blood supply.
- Palpitations: Pounding or racing heartbeats.
- Orthostatic hypotension: Sudden blood pressure drop upon standing.
- Sphygmomanometer: Device for measuring blood pressure.
Heart Pathology
- Angina pectoris: Severe chest pain due to reduced blood flow.
- Arrhythmia: Irregular heartbeat.
- Cardiac arrest: Complete cessation of heart activity.
- Cardiomyopathy: Disease affecting heart muscle.
- Congestive heart failure: Inability of the left ventricle to pump efficiently, leading to fluid build-up.
Organs of the Cardiovascular System
- Comprises the heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins.
Functions of the Cardiovascular System
- Distributes blood throughout the body.
- Delivers essential substances to cells.
- Removes metabolic waste from tissues.
Heart Structure
- Comprised of three layers:
- Endocardium: Smooth inner layer lining heart chambers to reduce friction.
- Myocardium: Thick muscular middle layer responsible for heart contractions.
- Epicardium: Outer layer forming the visceral layer of the pericardial sac, providing outer protection.
Cardiovascular Combining Forms
- angi/o: vessel
- aort/o: aorta
- arteri/o: artery
- ather/o: fatty substance
- atri/o: atrium
- cardi/o: heart
- coron/o: heart
- hemangi/o: blood vessel
- phleb/o: vein
- sphygm/o: pulse
- thromb/o: clot
- valv/o / valvul/o: valve
- vascul/o / vas/o: blood vessel / duct
- ven/o: vein
- ventricul/o: ventricle
Heart Conduction System
- Utilizes electrical impulses to coordinate heartbeats, detectable through electrocardiograms (ECGs).
Word Building Examples
- With "angi/o":
- -gram: angiogram (record of a vessel)
- -itis: angiitis (inflammation of a vessel)
- -plasty: angioplasty (surgical repair of a vessel)
- With "ather/o":
- -ectomy: atherectomy (surgical removal of a fatty substance)
- -oma: atheroma (tumor of fatty substance)
- With "cardi/o":
- -ac: cardiac (pertaining to the heart)
- brady- -ia: bradycardia (slow heart rate)
- -megaly: cardiomegaly (enlarged heart)
- -ologist: cardiologist (heart specialist)
Cardiovascular Vocabulary
- Cardiology: Medical branch for diagnosing and treating cardiovascular diseases.
- Ischemia: Local and temporary deficiency in blood supply.
- Palpitations: Pounding or racing heartbeats.
- Orthostatic hypotension: Sudden blood pressure drop upon standing.
- Sphygmomanometer: Device for measuring blood pressure.
Heart Pathology
- Angina pectoris: Severe chest pain due to reduced blood flow.
- Arrhythmia: Irregular heartbeat.
- Cardiac arrest: Complete cessation of heart activity.
- Cardiomyopathy: Disease affecting heart muscle.
- Congestive heart failure: Inability of the left ventricle to pump efficiently, leading to fluid build-up.
Organs of the Cardiovascular System
- Heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins comprise the main structures.
Functions of the Cardiovascular (CV) System
- Distributes blood throughout the body.
- Delivers essential substances to cells.
- Removes metabolic wastes.
Heart Anatomy
- Comprised of three layers:
- Endocardium: Innermost layer lining the heart chambers, reducing friction.
- Myocardium: Thick muscle layer responsible for heart contractions.
- Epicardium: Outermost layer forming the visceral layer of the pericardial sac; contains fluid that reduces friction.
Cardiovascular Combining Forms
- angi/o: vessel
- aort/o: aorta
- arteri/o: artery
- athero/o: fatty substance
- atri/o: atrium
- cardi/o: heart
- coron/o: heart
- hemangi/o: blood vessel
- phleb/o: vein
- sphygm/o: pulse
- steth/o: chest
- thromb/o: clot
- valv/o, valvul/o: valve
- vascul/o: blood vessel
- vas/o: vessel, duct
- ven/o: vein
- ventricul/o: ventricle
Word Building - Combining Forms
-
angi/o:
- -gram: angiogram (record of a vessel)
- -itis: angiitis (inflammation of a vessel)
- -plasty: angioplasty (surgical repair of a vessel)
- -spasm: angiospasm (involuntary muscle contraction in a vessel)
- -stenosis: angiostenosis (narrowing of a vessel)
-
ather/o & atri/o:
- -ectomy: atherectomy (surgical removal of fatty substance)
- -oma: atheroma (tumor of fatty substance)
- -al: atrial (pertaining to the atrium)
-
cardi/o:
- -ac: cardiac (pertaining to the heart)
- brady- -ia: bradycardia (slow heart rate)
- electr/o -gram: electrocardiogram (record of heart’s electricity)
- -megaly: cardiomegaly (enlarged heart)
- my/o -al: myocardial (pertaining to heart muscle)
- -ologist: cardiologist (heart specialist)
- -rrhexis: cardiorrhexis (ruptured heart)
- tachy- -ia: tachycardia (fast heart rate)
Vocabulary Related to Cardiovascular Field
- Cardiology: Branch of medicine for diagnosing and treating cardiovascular diseases; specialists are cardiologists.
- Ischemia: Localized deficiency of blood supply.
- Murmur: Abnormal heart sound.
- Palpitations: Rapid or pounding heartbeats.
- Orthostatic Hypotension: Sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing.
- Sphygmomanometer: Device for measuring blood pressure.
Heart Pathologies
- Angina Pectoris: Severe chest pain due to constriction around the heart.
- Arrhythmia: Irregularities in heartbeat.
- Cardiac Arrest: Complete stopping of heart activity.
- Cardiomyopathy: Disease of the heart muscle.
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF): Weakened left ventricle unable to efficiently pump blood.
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Poor blood supply to the heart muscle due to coronary artery obstruction.
- Endocarditis: Inflammation of the heart's lining membranes.
- Myocardial Infarction (MI): Heart attack caused by insufficient oxygen supply to the heart.
- Myocarditis: Inflammation of the heart muscle layer.
- Pericarditis: Inflammation of the pericardial sac.
- Hypertension: High blood pressure.
- Hypotension: Low blood pressure.
- Thrombophlebitis: Inflammation of vein with blood clots.
- Arteriosclerosis: Hardening and loss of elasticity in arterial walls.
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