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Acute
a sudden and severe onset of symptoms or illness.
Catheter
a flexible tube inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluids.
Hemoglobin
a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body Hypertension: high blood pressure.
heart is blocked
causing damage to the heart muscle.
Bi
two
Anesthesia
loss of sensation or feeling, usually achieved through medication
Chronic
a condition or disease that is long-lasting or recurrent.
Inflammation
a localized response to injury or infection that is characterized by redness, swelling, and warmth.
Palliative care
specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses that focuses on providing relief from symptoms and improving quality of life.
Brady
slow
Anticoagulant
a medication that prevents blood clots.
Diastolic
the lower number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting.
intravenous (IV)
a method of delivering fluids or medications directly into a vein.
Prophylaxis
a preventative treatment used to protect against a particular disease or infection.
De
away from
Arrhythmia
an irregular heartbeat.
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKO)
a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart.
Ischemia
a lack of blood flow to an area of the body, usually caused by a blockage in a blood vessel.
Systelle
the higher number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is contracting.
Dys
abnormal
Artery
a blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to other parts of the body.
Embolism
a blockage in a blood vessel, usually caused by a blood clot or other debris.
Myocardial infarction (MI)
commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow to a part of the
Anti-against
, opposite of
Endo
within