Medical Terms
Bradycardia
The structure that divides the heart into right and left sides
What is the septum
A physician that specializes in study or treatment of heart disease and abnormalities
What is a Cardiologist
Two lower and larger chambers of the heart
What is ventricles
Blood pressure of 180/95
What is hypertension
Diastole
What is the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle relaxes
Pericardium
What is the double layered membrane on the outside of the heart
A person that is trained to take ultrasounds, specifically of the heart to determine, detect and diagnose diseases of the heart
What is a Cardiac Sonographer (echocardiographer)
The valve that separates the right atrium and right ventricle
What is tricuspid valve
A condition in which a person lacks the plasma protein used for clotting. Can have significant bleeding with minor bumps
What is hemophilia
Tachycardia
What is a fast heart rate, greater than 100 beats per minute
Upper heart chambers
What is atrium
A person that has technical degree and can perform diagnostic tests that help a doctor identify electrical abnormalities of the heart
What is an Electrocardiograph (EKG) technician
Side of heart with de oxygenated blood
What is the right side
Embolus
What is a foreign substance floating in the blood stream (can be air, clot, bacteria, fat)
Systole
What is the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts
Middle muscular layer of the heart
What is Myocardium
A person that works under the direction of a doctor and can administer oxygen, manage ventilators and administer specific drugs
What is a respiratory therapist
Name the largest artery in the body
What is the aorta
A malignant disease of the bone marrow which causes a high number of white blood cells
What is leukemia
Premature atrial contraction
What is an abnormal heart rhythm when the atria contract sooner than normal
Cavity the heart is located in
What is Mediastinal cavity
A person that passes instruments and supplies to surgeons. This person may also handle specimens to lab analysis.
What is a surgical technologist
Name of the fluid that reduces friction in the pericardium
What is pericardial fluid
A specific type of anemia where bone marrow does not form red blood cells
What is aplastic anemia