Combining forms
ather/o
what is the combining form for fatty substance?
arteriostenosis
What is the narrowing of the arteries called?
irregular heartbeat
definition for arrhythmia
Chest pain
What does CP stands for?
systole
What is the contraction phase of the heartbeat?
angi/o
what is the combining form for vessel?
venogram
What is the record of the vein called?
pounding, racing heartbeat
definition for palpitations
Coronary care unit
What does CCU stand for?
circulatory system
what is another name for cardiovascular system?
steth/o
what is the combining form for chest?
hypertension and hypotension
What is the name given for high and low blood pressure?
blood flowing backwards
Definition for regurgitation
First heart sound
What does S1 stand for?
Septum
What divides the heart into left and right halves?
phleb/o
what is the combining form for vein?
angiospasm
What is the involuntary muscle contraction called?
murmur
An abnormal heart sound is called?
What does PVC stands for?
Apex
what is it called to the pointed tip of the heart?
thromb/p
what is the combining form for clot?
epicardium, myocardium and endocardium
what are the 3 layers of the heart?
blood pressure cuff
Definition for Sphygmomanometer
Myocardium infraction, mitral insufficiency
What does MI stand for?
atria, and ventricles
What are the reciving chambers and what are the pumping chambers?