word parts
cardi-
heart
Another name for atrial fibrillation
arrhythmia
Cardiac arrest
when the electrical signals in the heart pose a problem, causing the heart to stop or beat ineffectively
What is the difference between arteries and veins
arteries send blood away from the heart, veins send blood to the heart
What does coronary refer to
Around the heart
angio-
blood vessels
Another name for myocardial infarction
heart attack
Heart attack
When blood flow to the heart is blocked
What do arteries contain
oxygenated blood
What is an echocardiogram
ultrasound of the heart
brady-
slow
What is a murmur
An abnormal heart sound
What is arrhythmia
abnormal heart rhythm
What do veins contain
deoxygenated blood
What are the three layers of the heart?
Pericardium, myocardium, endocardium
tachy-
fast
Ventricular septum defect
When a hole exists between the wall (septum) of the ventricles
What is deep vein thrombosis
when a blood clot forms in a large vein, usually in a lower limb
What is blood pressure
pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of the blood vessels
Arteries, veins, and capillaries are types of
blood vessels
phleb-
vein
Coronary Artery Disease
disease of the arteries surrounding the heart
the hardening of the arteries
What is a sphygmomanometer used for
To measure blood pressure
What is hypertension
high blood pressure