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What does arterial mean?
pertaining to artery
What does coronary mean?
pertaining to heart
What med term is dyspnea?
Difficult breathing
What is a myocardial infarction?
Heart Attack
What promotes cardiovascular health?
- Heart healthy diet
- Regular exercise
- Reduce stress
What med term means condition of fast heart?
tachycardia
Record of electricity of the heart
What is laryngitis?
Inflammation of larynx
What is hypertension?
High blood pressure
Force of blood against artery wall is too high
What is a cardiac arrest?
Sudden loss of blood flow resulting in failure of heart to pump blood.
condition of slow heart
What is CHF
Congestive Heart Failure
What are cardiovascular risk factors?
1. Family
2. High blood pressure
3. Smoking
4. Age
What can happen if hypertension is left untreated?
Hypertension can cause a stroke or permeant damage to the heart
Hypertension is asymptomatic
What is the normal blood pressure range?
90-130 over 60-80
What med term means condition of lung
pneumonia
What med term means condition of below oxygen?
Hypoxia
What is CABG
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
What is the med term for condition of hard plaque?
Artherosclerosis
How many sets, chest compressions, and breaths for CPR?
5 sets of 30 compressions for every 2 breaths.
What does myocardial mean?
pertaining to muscle of the heart
What does arrhythmia mean?
condition of without rhythm
What does Tracheostomy mean?
Surgical opening of trachea
What are the causes of a myocardial infraction?
Cardiac muscle dies
Artery blockage
Death or permanent damage
Parts of the heart stops blood flow
1. Right atrium
2. Left atrium
3. Right ventricle
4. Left ventricle