Definitions
What is hypotension/low blood pressure
A condition in which the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls is too low
What is pulse oximetry
A test used to measure the oxygen level (oxygen saturation) of the blood
What is a coronary angiography
A procedure that uses a special dye (contrast material) and x-rays to see how blood flows through the arteries in your heart
What is exercise
An increase in the activity level of a person to promote heart health
What is hypertension/high blood pressure
A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.
What is a high heart rate
Tachycardia
What is an EKG/ECG
A recording of the heart's electrical activity through repeated cardiac cycles through electrodes used to check heartbeat
What is an ablation
A procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to destroy a small area of heart tissue that is causing rapid and irregular heartbeats
What are lifestyle changes to help treat and provent heard disease
Eating a diet low in salt and saturated fat, getting more exercise, and not smoking
What is a low heart rate
Bradycardia
What is it called when you have low leval of healthy red blood cells
Anemia
What is a heart transplant
An operation in which a failing heart is replaced with a healthier donor heart
What is cardiac catheterization
The insertion of a catheter into a chamber or vessel of the heart
What is always the last option for treatment
Surgery
What is cardiac arrest
When your heart function suddenly stops
What is a heart murmur
Sound made by rapid or chppy blood flow through the heart
What is a CT Scan
A type of imaging that uses X-ray techniques to create detailed images of the body
What is beta blckers
To treat a number of conditions, including heart problems, high blood pressure, and anxiety
What are ACE inhibitors
Medicines that help relax the veins and arteries to lower blood pressure
What is leukemia
A cancer of blood-forming tissues
What is an embolism
When a clot travels from the site where it formed to another location in the body
What is a Stress test
The procedure used to find possible heart problems by a doctor monitoring your heart, blood pressure, and breathing while you exercise on a treadmill or stationary bike
What is a heart transplant
An operation in which a failing heart is replaced with a healthier donor heart
What is a statin
A class of medications that lower cholestrol
What is an aortic aneurysm
A dangerous balloon-like bulge in the aorta that could be life-threatening if ruptures