roots
cardi/o
heart
bradycardia
slow HR
angina pectoris
chest pain
RHR
resting HR
edema
swelling
my/o
muscle
tachycardia
fast HR
one sign of CHF
edema
BPM
beats per minute
what test for an MI
EKG/ECG
tri-
3
MI
heart attack
heart specialist
cardiologist
MI
myocardial infarction
arteries do what
carry blood AWAY from the heart
bi-
2
vasoconstriction
tightening of the arteries
cardiology
as needed
name the 4 heart valves
peri-
around
vasodialation
loosening of the arteries
top number in BP
systolic
BiD
twice a day
what am i giving you?
Systolic 140
Diastolic 40
BP