The Heart et al
The root word for Heart
The electrical system of the heart is typically initiated by cells in this node
What is the sinoatrial node
The root for "pipes" leading away from the heart
This is a condition in which the middle layer of the heart wall becomes inflamed?
What is myocarditis
This node is the typical starting point for electrical activity in the heart
SA node
The entry chambers into the heart
What are the atria
The atrioventricular node sits between these two chambers
What are the atria and the ventricles
These structures carry blood away from the heart
What are arteries
Another name for a heart attack; when cellular death occurs in the heart
Myocardial infarction
This abbreviation refers to the blood pressure
BP
These chambers contract after the atrium
What are the ventricles
These fibers are the last in the cardiovascular conduction system
What are the purkinjie fibers
The pulmonary vein goes to this organ
What is the heart
This term is the inability of the heart to pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body, resulting in lung congestion and dyspnea
What is congestive heart failure
HTN
This bundle can get blocked
What is the bundle of His
Ventricular fibrillation , atrial fibrillation, and ventricular tachycardia are examples of this term
What is a dysrhythmia
The left ventricle pumps this type blood to the aorta and body
What is oxygenated
What is the term for a bursting forth of blood?
What is an anurysm
This is not a plant
CABG
These one-way channels may cause a noise referred to as a gallop or murmur when not functioning properly
What are the tricuspid or bicuspid valves
This term refers to absence of a heart rhythm
This term refers to a buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances on the artery walls
What is Atherosclerosis
This term refers to an enlarged heart
cardiomegaly
This term refers to cardiogenic failure
HF