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- 6. a medical condition characterized by elevated force of blood against the walls of the arteries, potentially leading to cardiovascular complications.
- 7. refers to the heart, (root word)
- 10. A therapeutic intervention involving the delivery of timed electrical impulses to the heart to correct or terminate rapid abnormal heart rhythms.
- 11. vessels that deliver blood to tissues.
- 12. a chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygen-rich blood, often due to narrowed coronary arteries.
- 13. vessels that return blood to the heart.
- 15. Uses sound waves to creat moving images of the heart which provide information on the shape, size, workings, valves and chambers of the heart.
- 18. The volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute, reflecting the overall effectiveness of the circulatory system.
- 20. an irregular heart rhythm, characterized by abnormal electrical activity in the heart that may cause the heart to beat too fast, too slow, or irregularly.
- 22. networks of small vessels that perfuse tissues.
- 23. This gives a 3D image of the moving as well as still pictures of the heart.
- 24. Disease a condition where the blood vessels supplying the heart muscle become narrowed or blocked, leading to reduced blood flow and an increased risk of heart attack.
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- 1. pumps blood through the system.
- 2. refers to the blood vessels. (prefix)
- 3. A diagnostic test that records the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time, typically displayed as a graph of voltage versus time, aiding in the detection of abnormalities in heart rhythm and the diagnosis of various cardiac conditions.
- 4. Located in the back of the abdomen, the kidneys filter blood and form urine.
- 5. A progressive condition where the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently, leading to inadequate circulation and a range of symptoms.
- 7. A medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to visualize the structures within the chest, including the heart, lungs, and bones, helping to diagnose and monitor conditions such as pneumonia, lung cancer, and heart disease.
- 8. Medications designed to prevent or control abnormal heart rhythms.
- 9. common heart rhythm disorder characterized by irregular and often rapid contractions of the atria.
- 14. Laboratory analyses of blood samples to assess various aspects of health, such as levels of red and white blood cells, platelets, and various chemicals and substances, providing crucial information for diagnosing and monitoring medical conditions ranging from infections to organ function and metabolic disorders.
- 16. lung (root words)
- 17. phleb, or phlebo (root words)
- 19. a condition where the heart's valves do not function properly, affecting the flow of blood through the heart chambers and potentially causing symptoms or complications.
- 21. hest (suffix)