This and That
bluish coloration of skin
What is cyanosis?
Enlargement of the heart.
What is cardiomegaly?
Failure of proper conduction of impulses from the SA node through the rest of the heart.
What is a heart block?
AMI
What is acute myocardial infarction?
TEE
What is transesophageal echocardiography?
A local (balloon-like) widening of an artery .
What is an aneurysm?
Rapid, but regular contractions of the heart (usually the atria).
What is a flutter?
The paasageway between the aorta and the pulmonary artery remain open after birth.
What is patent ductus arteriosus?
ASD
What is atrial septal defect?
NSTEMI
What is non-ST elevation myocardial infarction?
Inflammation of a vein.
What is phlebitis?
The heart is unable to pump its required amount of blood.
What is congestive heart disease?
Listening for sounds using a stethoscope.
What is auscultation?
ACLS
What is advanced cardiac life support?
PE
What is pulmonary embolism?
Chest pain relieved with nitroglycerine.
What is angina?
Blood clot forms in a large vein (usually a lower limb).
What is deep vein thrombosis (PVT)?
Abnormal blowing or swishing sound heard during auscultation of an artery.
What is a bruit?
AAA
What is abdominal aortic aneurysm?
CABG
What is coronary artery bypass graft?
High-frequency sound waves are transmitted into the chest.
What is ECHO? (echocardiogram)
Abnormally twisted or swollen veins; usually occurring in the legs.
What are varicose veins?
Pressure on the heart caused by fluid in the pericardial space.
What is cardiac tamponade?
ACE inhibitor
What is angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor?
TEVAR
What is thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair?