Word Parts
ather/o
plaque; fatty buildup
What are the three muscular layers of the heart from outermost to innermost?
epicardium, myocardium, endocardium
aneurysm
A record of the electrical activity of the heart
electrocardiogram
veins
phleb/o
vein
Pericardium
Explain the different in tachycardia and bradycardia
tachycardia = elevated heart rate ; bradycardia = low heart rate
The rhythmic throbbing generated by contractions of the heart; detected over major arteries of the body
pulse
The pressure exerted by the blood against the wall of an artery or vein
blood pressure
pulmon/o
lung
What are the upper and lower chambers of the heart called?
upper = atria ; lower = ventricle
Tissue death in the heart muscle resulting from an occluded (obstructed) coronary artery
Myocardial infarction (MI) or heart attack
antianginal
What does the abbreviation PAD stand for
peripheral artery disease
-sclerosis
hardening; thickening
Which blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart throughout the tissues of the body?
arteries
A blood clot that forms on the wall of a blood vessel and stays attached to the site in which it developed
thrombus
Medications that help dissolve blood clots
thrombolytic
What does the abbreviation (bpm) stand for?
beats per minute
-stenosis
narrowing; tightening
What is the term (specific word) that describes the relationship between the heart and the lungs? ***Pertaining to the heart and lungs***
Cardiopulmonary
Disease resulting from reduced blood flow from the heart; symptoms include weakness, breathlessness, abdominal discomfort, and edema in the lower extremities
congestive heart failure (CHF)
Medication that helps reduce excess water in the body
diuretic
Explain the difference in hypotension and hypertension
hypotension = low blood pressure ; hypertension = high blood pressure