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What is cardiomegaly?

  • Softening of a vessel
  • Dilation of a vein
  • Condition of a rapid heart
  • Enlargement of the heart (correct)

    • What is an atheroma?

    Tumor of fatty plaque

    What does arteriorrhexis refer to?

    Rupture of an artery

    What does endovascular mean?

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

    What is tachycardia?

    <p>Condition of a rapid heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does phlebectasis refer to?

    <p>Dilation or expansion of a vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an aortogram?

    <p>Record of the aorta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does valvuloplasty refer to?

    <p>Surgical repair of a valve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is sclerosis?

    <p>Abnormal condition of hardening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sclerotherapy treat?

    <p>Hardening of a varicose vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is thrombolysis?

    <p>Destruction of a blood clot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does arrhythmia mean?

    <p>Condition without a rhythm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is bradycardia?

    <p>Condition of a slow heart rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cardiodynia refer to?

    <p>Pain in the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an aneurysmectomy?

    <p>Excision of an aneurysm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is atherosclerosis?

    <p>Abnormal condition of fatty plaque hardening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does phlebitis mean?

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

    What is phlebothrombosis?

    <p>Abnormal condition of a blood clot in a vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does venous refer to?

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

    What is venospasm?

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

    What is a cardiologist?

    <p>Specialist in the study of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cardiorrhexis refer to?

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

    What does cardiotoxic mean?

    <p>Poisonous to the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is angiomalacia?

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

    What is an angioma?

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

    What does thrombogen mean?

    <p>Beginning or formation of a blood clot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is thrombosis?

    <p>Abnormal condition of a blood clot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is aortostenosis?

    <p>Abnormal condition of narrowing of the aorta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is aortography?

    <p>Process of recording the aorta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is cardiocentesis?

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

    What does arteriorrhaphy refer to?

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

    What is embolectomy?

    <p>Removal of an embolus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is infarction?

    <p>Area of tissue that undergoes necrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is angina?

    <p>Pain associated with lack of oxygen to the myocardium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does insufficiency refer to in a medical context?

    <p>Failure of a valve to close completely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition of tachycardia?

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

    What are varices?

    <p>Varicose veins of the esophagus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a bruit?

    <p>Soft, blowing sound heard on auscultation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is bradycardia?

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

    What is palpitation?

    <p>Awareness of irregular heartbeat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition of thrombosis?

    <p>Abnormal condition in which a blood clot develops in a blood vessel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an aneurysm?

    <p>Localized abnormal dilation of a vessel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does embolism refer to?

    <p>Condition in which a mass (usually a blood clot) blocks a blood vessel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is arrhythmia?

    <p>Inability of the heart to maintain a normal sinus rhythm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is regurgitation in a medical context?

    <p>Back flow of blood due to valve failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is diaphoretic?

    <p>Profuse sweating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is arteriosclerosis?

    <p>Disorder commonly caused by buildup of fatty plaque on an artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hypertension?

    <p>Persistent elevated blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hyperlipidemia?

    <p>Excessive amount of lipids in the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is coarctation?

    <p>Narrowing of a vessel, especially the aorta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ischemia?

    <p>Deficiency of blood supply due to circulatory obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is stenosis?

    <p>Narrowing of a valve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Holter monitor test?

    <p>24-hour ECG tracing taken with a small, portable recording system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is echocardiography?

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

    Study Notes

    Cardiovascular Terminology

    • Cardiomegaly: Enlargement of the heart, often indicating underlying heart disease.
    • Atheroma: Tumor composed of fatty plaque, can accumulate in arteries leading to atherosclerosis.
    • Arteriorrhexis: Rupture of an artery, which can lead to serious hemorrhage.
    • Endovascular: Related to procedures performed within blood vessels, often less invasive than traditional surgery.
    • Tachycardia: Condition characterized by an abnormally rapid heart rate, typically over 100 beats per minute.

    Vein Conditions

    • Phlebectasis: Dilation or expansion of a vein, which can affect blood flow.
    • Phlebitis: Inflammation of a vein wall, often accompanied by pain and swelling.
    • Phlebothrombosis: Abnormal condition involving a blood clot within a vein, which may lead to complications like embolism.
    • Venous: Pertaining to veins, essential for understanding circulation.
    • Venospasm: Sudden constriction of a vein, which can obstruct blood flow.

    Surgical and Diagnostic Procedures

    • Aortogram: Record or imaging of the aorta, used to diagnose conditions affecting this major artery.
    • Valvuloplasty: Surgical procedure for the repair of a heart valve to restore proper function.
    • Aortography: Imaging process used for visualizing the aorta, typically through X-ray with a contrast dye.
    • Cardiocentesis: Puncture of the heart, usually done for diagnostic purposes or to relieve pressure.
    • Embolectomy: Surgical removal of an embolus (a traveling blood clot) to restore blood flow.

    Heart Conditions

    • Bradycardia: Abnormally slow heart rate, typically below 60 beats per minute, which can lead to inadequate blood circulation.
    • Arrhythmia: Condition where the heart fails to maintain a regular rhythm, resulting in irregular heartbeats.
    • Cardiodynia: Pain experienced in the heart area, often a symptom that warrants further investigation.
    • Angina: Chest pain resulting from reduced blood flow to the myocardium, often a precursor to more severe cardiac events.
    • Infarction: Area of tissue that undergoes necrosis due to lack of blood supply, commonly in the heart leading to a heart attack.

    Vascular Disorders

    • Aneurysm: Localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel, which can risk rupture and lead to significant bleeding.
    • Thrombosis: Development of a blood clot within a blood vessel, potentially leading to obstruction.
    • Hyperlipidemia: Elevated lipid levels in the blood, a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.
    • Hypertension: Persistently elevated blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
    • Ischemia: Deficiency of blood supply often resulting from circulatory obstruction, leading to tissue damage.

    Other Key Terms

    • Sclerosis: Abnormal hardening of tissues, commonly seen in vascular conditions.
    • Sclerotherapy: Treatment method that involves hardening varicose veins using chemical agents.
    • Regurgitation: The backflow of blood due to valve insufficiency, commonly affecting heart function.
    • Diaphoresis: Excessive sweating, which can be a symptom of various medical conditions, including cardiac issues.
    • Coarctation: Narrowing of a blood vessel, particularly the aorta, leading to hypertension and heart-related complications.

    Advanced Diagnostic Techniques

    • Holter monitor test: A 24-hour ECG that tracks heart activity over time, useful for detecting arrhythmias.
    • Echocardiography: Non-invasive ultrasound technique used to visualize heart structures and assess function.

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