heartbeat
contraction phase of the heart
systole
abnormally enlarged, twisted veins
varicosities
ultrasound of the heart
echocardiogram
red blood cells, carry oxygen
erythrocytes
a diagnostic procedure in which a catheter is passed into a vein or artery and then guided into the heart
caridac catheterization
relaxation phase of the heart
diastole
ballooning of a weakened portion of an arterial wall
aneurysm
A recording of the electrical activity of the heart
electrocardiogram (ECG)
An iron-containing protein in red blood cells that reversibly binds oxygen.
hemoglobin
ultrasound technique that records blood flow velocity (speed) to image major blood vessels (arteries or veins in arms, neck, legs, abdomen) to detect obstructions
doppler ultrasonography
first sound of heartbeat. Occurs from closing of AV valves
lub
lack of a normal number of red blood cells
anemia
a portable electrocardiograph that is worn by an ambulatory patient to continuously monitor the heart rates and rhythms over a 24+ hour period
Holter monitor
white blood cells, fight infection
leukocytes
abnormal hardening of the walls of an artery or arteries
arteriosclerosis
second sound of heartbeat. Occurs from closing of Semilunar valves
dub
a condition of episodes of severe chest pain due to inadequate blood flow to the myocardium
angina
a non-invasive CT scan that "freezes" the motion of the heart to take images
Heart scan (EBCT)
A group of leukocytes containing granules in their cytoplasm; neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils.
granulocytes
condition in which fatty deposits called plaque build up on the inner walls of the arteries
atherosclerosis
cardi/o
heart
Abnormal heart rhythm; irregular heart beat
Arrhythmia
radioactive chemicals and a scanner produce images of the motion of the heart wall
MUGA scan
small blood fragment that collects at sites of injury to begin the clotting process
platelet
inflammation of the heart
carditis