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What is cardiomegaly?
What is an atheroma?
Tumor of fatty plaque
What does arteriorrhexis refer to?
Rupture of an artery
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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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