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- 5. This is a prefix of which means fast, or rapid. This is often used in reference to the heart.
- 7. This is commonly referred to as an ultrasound of the heart. This machine is able to take a detailed look at the heart and surrounding vessels as it works.
- 8. These are structures of the circulatory system that bring primarily deoxygenated blood to the heart. The two biggest structures here are the superior and inferior vena cava.
- 10. This is the top portion of the heart. The atria are responsible for actually receiving the blood, from the body and lungs.
- 11. This abbreviation refers to a small, battery powered device, placed under the skin that is designed to detect and treat life-threatening arrhythmias.
- 13. This abbreviation refers to a medical emergency in which blood-flow to the heart and surrounding tissues is suddenly blocked.
- 15. This is generalized hardening of the arteries by fat, mainly cholesterol. This typically occurs due to specific lifestyle choices.
- 17. This causes arterial swelling, and the actual name of the incident is determined by its location.
- 20. This is a combining form of which means straight, or upright.
- 22. This is commonly referred to as high blood pressure. If this is prolonged, a stroke or heart attack may occur.
- 23. This is a procedure commonly done in radiology. It provides a detailed view of any vessel you would like to see.
- 25. This is a combining form of which refers to the mediastinum. This space contains the heart, major blood vessels, esophagus, trachea, and other structures.
- 26. This is a type of heart attack, characterized by a complete block of blood flow. This type of heart attack is known to be exceptionally dangerous.
- 27. This test is often referred to as an ECG/EKG, used to analyze the electrical signals of the heart. Often used to diagnose arrhythmias.
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- 1. This instrument measures blood pressure, often referred to as a blood pressure cuff.
- 2. These are the smallest blood vessels in the body, and they connect arterioles to venules.
- 3. This causes chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing and weakness. It is a condition of which affects the pericardial sac.
- 4. This is a suffix of which refers to the abnormal enlargement of an organ or body part.
- 6. This is a portable version of an ECG/EKG. Patients typically wear this for 24 hours to 2 weeks. This machine is designed to detect arrhythmias, particularly while the patient is living normally.
- 8. This is the lower portion of the heart. The ventricles are responsible for the actual contraction, of which pushes the blood out to the body.
- 9. This abbreviation refers to a surgical procedure, in which a blood vessel from elsewhere in the body is taken to repair a closed vessel in the heart.
- 12. This is the largest artery in the body, carrying oxygen-rich blood to the body.
- 13. This is where the heart is beating irregularly, whether it be too fast, too slow, erratic, or not at all.
- 14. This is a combining form of which refers to a fatty substance. This is typically used in conjunction with other terms, in order to convey arterial hardening due to fat and cholesterol.
- 16. This abbreviation describes a scenario in which the left ventricle is not working as efficiently as it should, causing edema, shortness of breath, and weakness.
- 18. This is a combining form of which means pulse. This term is often used in conjunction with others, in order to form words related to diagnostic instruments.
- 19. This abbreviation refers to a compact, battery-powered device that is used to treat those experiencing cardiac arrest. These are often available in public areas, especially hospitals.
- 21. This disorder is characterized by a narrowing of the blood vessels, thus causing discoloration, numbness, and pain.
- 22. Also known as an MI, or myocardial infarction. Characterized by the blockage of blood flow to tissues of the cardiovascular system.
- 24. This is a combining form of which means vein. These are the structures that bring blood to the heart.