Root words
What does "brady-" refer to?
Slow
E.g. Bradycardia
What are the upper chambers of the heart called?
The atria
Irregular heartbeat is also called
Arrhythmia
The "-megaly" in "cardiomegaly" means what?
Enlargement
This test records the electrical activity of the heart using electrodes placed on the skin
EKG or ECG
The prefix "peri-" means?
Around or surrounding
E.g. Pericardia
Describe the function of capillaries
connect arteries and veins and facilitate exchange of gases.
What is angina?
condition resulting from reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.
The prefix "peri-" means?
Ex. Pericardium
What is an echocardiogram
type of scan using sound waves to create images of the heart.
The root word "thromb/o" refers to?
Blood clotting
This layer of the heart wall is the thick muscular layer responsible for contraction.
The myocardium
Medical term for heart attack
Myocardial Infarction
What does "pathy" mean?
Ex. Cardiomyopathy
Disease
Purpose of an angioplasty
To open blocked arteries caused by coronary artery disease
Vascul/o refers to what in the body?
Vessels/Blood vessels
What does the mitral valve do?
prevents backflow of blood between the left atrium and left ventricle.
Mitral stenosis means what?
Narrowing of the mitral valve.
The prefix "endo" means?
Ex. Endocardium
In or within
What is a troponin test?
lab test that measures the level of proteins released after heart muscle damage
Ather/o means what?
(Hint: Arteries)
Fatty deposit/material in arteries
What are chordae tendineae
thread-like structures that prevent the heart valves from inverting.
What is atherosclerosis
The hardening of the arteries due to plaque buildup.
What does the suffix "gram" mean?
Ex. Angiogram
Record or image
What is a Holter monitor
Wearable device that records heart activity over 24-48 hrs