Anatomy
How many chambers in the heart
4 chambers
endo- means
within
BP
blood pressure
Inflammation of the heart muscle
myocarditis
slow heart rate
bradycardia
the lungs
epi- means
on
CHF
congestive heart failure
Inflammation of the sac around the heart
pericarditis
rapid heart rate
tachycardia
the left side of the heart pumps blood to
the remainder of the body
-itis means
inflammation
HTN
hypertension
atherosclerosis in the vessels of the heart
Coronary artery disease
irregularity of heart rhythm
arrhythmia
Largest ventricle in the heart
-sclerosis means
hardening
MI
myocardial infarction
increased pressure in the venous system
edema
chest pain
angina pectoris
Cardiovascular system consists of
the heart and the blood vessels
-hemia means
condition of blood
HR
heart rate
rapid irregular heart beat
atrial fibrillation
hypertension