Anatomy
The heart has this many chambers
4
This Prefix means 'heart'
Its found in words like ___ology and ___megaly.
Cardio
a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating heart disease
Cardiologist
Blood returning from the body arrives at this chamber of the heart first
Right Atria
The SI node located in the right atrium is known as this because it sets the heart's rhythm
The pacemaker
This is the muscular middle layer of the heart wall responsible for contraction
Myocardium
This prefix means 'against' and is used in __coagulant medications that prevent clotting
Anti-
this type of radiologist uses imaging studies such as EKG, and cardiac CT to assess heart function
Cardiac Radiologist/ Cardiac Imaging specialist
Oxygenated blood returns from the lungs to the heart for these four vessels
Pulmonary veins
Red blood cells carry this gas from the lungs to all body tissues
Oxygen
the left ventricle pumps blood into this large artery, the body's main arterial trunk
Aorta
This suffix means 'hardening' and is found in the arteri___.
-sclerosis
This speciality performs surgical procedures on the heart and great vessels
Cardiothoracic (cardiovascular) surgeon
These structures in veins prevent backflow of blood
Valves
The cardiovascular system aids this immune function by transporting white blood cells and antibodies.
Defense / Immunity
This fibrous sac surrounds and protects the Heart
Pericardium
The root 'angi/o' refers to this type of structure that carries blood.
Blood Vessels
phlebotomists work with this component of the cardiovascular system
Blood / veins
After leaving the right ventricle, blood travels through this vessel to the lungs
Pulmonary artery
The cardiovascular system helps maintain this constant internal state, including body temperature
Homeostasis
These smallest blood vessels are the site of gas and nutrient exchange between blood and tissues.
Capillaries
This work part mean 'fatty plaque'
Ather/o
This specialist manages PTs with High blood pressure, kidney disease, and related vascular conditions
Nephrologist/ Vascular medicine specialist
this circuit carries blood between the heart and the lungs
Pulmonary circulation
In this type of circulation, Blood travels from the heart through the aorta, to supply the rest of the body
Systemic Circulation