Word Parts
coron/o
heart
The fibrous sac that encloses the heart is known as what?
pericardium
What is the term for the condition of diseased heart muscle
cardiomyopathy
A record of the electrical activity of the heart
electrocardiogram
helps reduce excess water in the body
diuretic
ather/o
plaque; fatty buildup
What are the three muscular layers of the heart from outermost to innermost?
epicardium
myocardium
endocardium
Tissue death in the heart muscle resulting from an occluded (obstructed) coronary artery (aka: heart attack)
Myocardial infarction (MI)
The rhythmic throbbing generated by contractions of the heart; detected over major arteries of the body
pulse
The pressure exerted by the blood against the wall of an artery or vein
blood pressure
pulmon/o
lung
What are the upper and lower chambers of the heart called?
upper = atria ; lower = ventricle
In which disease does the narrowing of the arteries result in decreased blood flow to the extremities?
peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Which procedure is used to stop atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) using drugs or an implantable cardioverter defibrillator?
Defibrillation
What does the abbreviation "HTN" stand for?
hypertension
-trophy
condition of growth or development
Which blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart throughout the tissues of the body; Which blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood back to the hear?
arteries; veins
explain the difference in a thrombus and an embolus
A thrombus is a blood clot that stays in one place, while an embolus is a blood clot or mass of solid, liquid, or gas that breaks off and travels through the bloodstream.
A medical procedure that uses medication or an electric shock to restore a normal heart rhythm
cardioversion
beats per minute
-stenosis
narrowing; tightening
What is the term (specific word) that describes the relationship between the heart and the lungs? ***Pertaining to the heart and lungs***
Cardiopulmonary
Disease resulting from reduced blood flow from the heart; symptoms include weakness, breathlessness, abdominal discomfort, and edema in the lower extremities
congestive heart failure (CHF)
Which imaging test uses a radioactive tracer to detect heart damage, scar tissue, or poor blood flow?
Position emission tomography (PET) scan
What is the difference in a vasodilator and vasoconstrictor?
Vasodilator: A substance that widens blood vessels, increasing blood flow and lowering blood pressure.
Vasoconstrictor: A substance that narrows blood vessels, reducing blood flow and raising blood pressure.