Cardiology Diseases

1. a very rapid heartbeat that begins within the ventricles
5. disease of the heart muscle
8. arrhythmias caused by malfunction of the sinus node alternating bradycardia and tachycardia
10. ballooning of a weakened portion of an arterial wall
11. a block or delay of the normal electrical conduction of the heart
14. pressure on the heart caused by fluid in the pericardial space
15. chest pain
17. early contraction of the ventricles
18. abnormal swishing sound caused by improper closure of the heart valves
19. low blood pressure 90/60
22. disease of the arteries in the arms and legs, resulting in narrowing or complete obstruction of the artery
23. Abnormal heart rhythm
27. disease of the arteries surrounding the heart
33. slow heart rate (less than 60 bpm)
34. inflammation of a vein
35. hardening of the arteries
36. characterized by exaggerated vasoconstriction in the extremities, blue fingertips, triggered by cold and stress.
37. absence of contractions of the heart- cardiac arrest

2. heart is unable to pump its required amount of blood
3. excessive cholesterol in the blood
4. enlargement of the heart
6. quivering of the heart
7. infarction Death of cardiac muscle due to ischemia
9. condition in which fatty deposits called plaque build up on the inner walls of the arteries
10. irregular heartbeat- atria are quivering
12. improper closure of the mitral valve
13. Fast heart rate (HR greater than 100bpm)
16. inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart
19. elevated blood pressure persistently higher than 140/90 mm Hg
20. abnormal heart rhythm which results in quivering of ventricles- this is a shockable rhythm
21. temporary low BP and dizziness when suddenly rising from a sitting or reclining position
24. sudden symptoms of insufficient blood supply to the heart indicating unstable angina or acute myocardial infarction
25. The swelling of tissues, usually in the lower limbs, due to the accumulation of fluids.
26. an inadequate blood supply to the heart
28. inflammation of the inner lining of the heart
29. excessive amounts of lipids in the blood
30. abnormally swollen, twisted veins with defective valves; most often seen in the legs
31. pain, tension, and weakness in a leg after walking has begun, but absence of pain at rest
32. pounding or racing heart the patient can feel