Word Parts
The root word cardi/o- indicates
heart
Term indicating slow heart rate
bradycardia
inflammation of the pericardium (the protective covering over the heart) is known as
Pericarditis
Tool used to hear body sounds and heartbeat
stethoscope
When standing from sitting or a lying position, blood pressure will drop due to less blood flow back to the heart which is why blood pressure should be taken while ____________
sitting
The prefix tachy- indicates
fast
Specialist that treats different blood disorders
hematologist
An x-ray or CT scan of blood vessels and blood flow in the body.
Angiogram
Artery used to measure blood pressure
brachial
A sensation that the heart is racing, pounding, fluttering, or skipping a beat
palpitation
The root word angi/o indicates
vessel
Known as red blood cells
erythocytes
Condition in which the blood has decreased levels of erythrocytes and hemoglobin to carry oxygen through the body.
anemia
A blood pressure reading 140/100 is considered to be ? (medical term)
hypertension
I go up and down, but never move. What am I?
a staircase (stairs/steps)
The root word thromb/o indicates
clot (blood clot)
Known as chest pain or discomfort that happens when your heart is not receiving enough oxygen-rich blood.
angina
The process of puncturing a vein to draw blood is known as
phlebotomy
High blood pressure can be a chronic condition. What does chronic mean?
Long lasting, onset overtime
____________ carry blood away from the heart, and ____________carry blood towards the heart
Arteries, veins
The suffix -oma indicates
tumor
A blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle is known as a heart attack or a
myocardial infarction
The buildup of plaque in the walls of arteries causing them to harden is known as
atherosclerosis
A medical instrument also known as a blood pressure gauge that typically consist of a cuff, bladder, pressure gauge, air release valve and a bulb is known as a
sphygmomanometer
I make a loud sound when I’m changing. When I do change, I get bigger but weigh less. What am I?
popcorn