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What is bradycardia?

  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Fast heart rate
  • Slow heart rate (correct)
  • Normal heart rate

What does the term 'cardiac' refer to?

Pertaining to the heart

What is a cardiologist?

Physician who studies and treats diseases of the heart

What does cardiology study?

<p>Study of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is cardiomegaly?

<p>Enlargement of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an echocardiogram (ECHO)?

<p>Record of the heart using sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG) record?

<p>Record of electrical activity of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an electrocardiograph?

<p>Instrument used to record electrical activity of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is electrocardiography?

<p>Process of recording electrical activity of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term myocardial pertain to?

<p>Pertaining to the muscle of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is tachycardia?

<p>Rapid heart rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does tachypnea mean?

<p>Rapid breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is cardiopathy?

<p>Disease process involving the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is angiography?

<p>Rapid imaging of a (blood) vessel</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is angioplasty?

<p>Surgical repair of a (blood) vessel</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does angiorrhaphy involve?

<p>Suture of a vessel</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is anteriorrhexis?

<p>Rupture of an artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does arteriosclerosis mean?

<p>Hardening of the arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does intravenous mean?

<p>Pertaining to within a vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a venogram?

<p>Radiographic image of a vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

Anemia may be caused by blood loss or decrease in production or by any increase in the destruction of the red blood cells: _____________

<p>reduction in the number of erythrocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an aneurysm?

<p>Condition in which there is a ballooning of a weakened portion of an arterial wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does blood pressure refer to?

<p>Pressure exerted by the blood against the blood vessel walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is cardiac catheterization?

<p>Diagnostic procedure performed by passing a catheter into the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

<p>Emergency procedure consisting of artificial ventilation and external cardiac compressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a complete blood count (CBC)?

<p>Laboratory test for basic blood screening</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a myocardial infarction?

<p>Death of a portion of the myocardium caused by an interrupted blood supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ___________ rate is most commonly felt over the radial artery.

<p>pulse</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a sphygmomanometer?

<p>Device used for measuring blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a stethoscope do?

<p>Instrument used to hear internal body sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are varicose veins?

<p>Condition demonstrated by distended tortuous veins usually found in the lower extremities</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is venipuncture?

<p>Procedure used to puncture a vein with a needle and remove blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does BP stand for?

<p>Blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is CABG?

<p>Surgical technique to bring a new blood supply to the heart muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does CAD stand for?

<p>Coronary artery disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an embolism?

<p>Blood clot or foreign material that enters the bloodstream</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does hemorrhage mean?

<p>Rapid loss of blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Bradycardia

Slow heart rate.

Tachycardia

Rapid heart rate.

Cardiac

Relating to the heart.

Cardiologist

Physician specializing in heart diseases.

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Cardiology

The field focused on studying the heart and its disorders.

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Cardiomegaly

Enlargement of the heart.

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Echocardiogram (ECHO)

A graphic representation of heart structures using ultrasound.

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Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG)

A record of the heart's electrical activity.

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Electrocardiograph

Device that captures the electrical activity of the heart.

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Electrocardiography

The process used to obtain an electrocardiogram.

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Myocardial

Pertains to heart muscle.

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Cardiopathy

A general term for heart disease conditions.

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Intravenous

Relating to within a vein.

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Palpitations

Rhythmic expansions felt at pulse points due to heart contractions.

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Angiography

Imaging process to visualize blood vessels.

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Angioplasty

Surgical procedure to repair blood vessels.

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Cardiac Catheterization

A procedure to assess heart function through catheter insertion.

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CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting)

Surgery to improve blood flow by rerouting arteries.

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Anemia

A condition marked by a decrease in red blood cells.

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Aneurysm

Ballooning of a weak arterial wall.

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Embolism

Obstruction in a vessel caused by a clot or foreign substance.

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Hemorrhage

Rapid loss of blood due to bleeding.

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Blood Pressure

Force exerted by blood against vessel walls, measured systolic over diastolic (e.g., 120/80 mm Hg).

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Sphygmomanometer

Instrument for measuring blood pressure.

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Stethoscope

Device used for auscultation to listen to internal sounds.

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Tachypnea

Rapid breathing.

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Varicose Veins

Enlarged, twisting veins, commonly in the legs.

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Venipuncture

Procedure for accessing veins for blood removal or medication.

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Intravenous

Relating to within a vein.

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Embolism

Obstruction in a vessel caused by a clot or foreign substance.

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Study Notes

Cardiovascular Terminology

  • Bradycardia: Slow heart rate.
  • Tachycardia: Rapid heart rate.
  • Cardiac: Relating to the heart.
  • Cardiologist: Physician specializing in heart diseases.
  • Cardiology: The field focused on studying the heart and its disorders.
  • Cardiomegaly: Enlargement of the heart.

Diagnostic Procedures

  • Echocardiogram (ECHO): A graphic representation of heart structures using ultrasound.
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG): A record of the heart's electrical activity.
  • Electrocardiograph: Device that captures the electrical activity of the heart.
  • Electrocardiography: The process used to obtain an electrocardiogram.

Condition Descriptors

  • Myocardial: Pertains to heart muscle.
  • Cardiopathy: A general term for heart disease conditions.
  • Intravenous: Relating to within a vein.
  • Palpitations: Rhythmic expansions felt at pulse points due to heart contractions.

Imaging and Surgical Procedures

  • Angiography: Imaging process to visualize blood vessels.
  • Angioplasty: Surgical procedure to repair blood vessels.
  • Cardiac Catheterization: A procedure to assess heart function through catheter insertion.
  • CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting): Surgery to improve blood flow by rerouting arteries.
  • Anemia: A condition marked by a decrease in red blood cells.
  • Aneurysm: Ballooning of a weak arterial wall.
  • Embolism: Obstruction in a vessel caused by a clot or foreign substance.
  • Hemorrhage: Rapid loss of blood due to bleeding.

Blood Pressure and Vital Signs

  • Blood Pressure: Force exerted by blood against vessel walls, measured systolic over diastolic (e.g., 120/80 mm Hg).
  • Sphygmomanometer: Instrument for measuring blood pressure.
  • Stethoscope: Device used for auscultation to listen to internal sounds.

Miscellaneous

  • Tachypnea: Rapid breathing.
  • Varicose Veins: Enlarged, twisting veins, commonly in the legs.
  • Venipuncture: Procedure for accessing veins for blood removal or medication.

This comprehensive list of terms and definitions forms a foundational understanding of cardiovascular health and diagnostics.

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