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What is bradycardia?
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?
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What is cardiomegaly?
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What is an echocardiogram (ECHO)?
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What does an electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG) record?
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What is an electrocardiograph?
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What is electrocardiography?
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What does the term myocardial pertain to?
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What is tachycardia?
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What does tachypnea mean?
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What is cardiopathy?
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What is angiography?
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What is angioplasty?
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What does angiorrhaphy involve?
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What is anteriorrhexis?
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What does arteriosclerosis mean?
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What does intravenous mean?
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What is a venogram?
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Anemia may be caused by blood loss or decrease in production or by any increase in the destruction of the red blood cells: _____________
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What is an aneurysm?
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What does blood pressure refer to?
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What is cardiac catheterization?
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What is cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
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What is a complete blood count (CBC)?
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What is a myocardial infarction?
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The ___________ rate is most commonly felt over the radial artery.
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What is a sphygmomanometer?
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What does a stethoscope do?
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What are varicose veins?
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What is venipuncture?
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What does BP stand for?
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What is CABG?
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What does CAD stand for?
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What is an embolism?
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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.
Blood-Related Conditions
- 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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Test your knowledge on key cardiovascular terms and diagnostic procedures. This quiz covers definitions related to heart conditions, diagnostic tools like echocardiograms, and surgical terms. Perfect for students and professionals in healthcare seeking to enhance their understanding of cardiology.
