chapter 6
myocardial infarction
commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle
urinary incontinence
a loss of bladder control, resulting in the accidental release of urine
multiple sclerosis
a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system
ulcerative colitis
a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the colon
anemia
a condition in which the body lacks enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues
palliative care-
specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses that focuses on providing relief from symptoms and improving quality of life
ventilation
the process of breathing, or the mechanical assistance of breathing, in patients who are unable to breath on their own
osteoporosis-
a condition characterized by weak, brittle bones
urinary tract infection
an infection in any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, bladder, and urethra
Artery
a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
systolic
the higher number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is contracting
gastroesophageal reflux disease
a condition in which stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing irritation and discomfort
parkinson’s disease
a chronic neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement and coordination
zika virus
a mosquito borne virus that can cause fever, rash, joint pain, and other symptoms
benign
efers to a tumor or growth that is not cancerous and does not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body
thrombosis
the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel
influenza (Flu)-
a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system
rheumatoid arthritis
a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation to the joints
abdomen
the part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines, and other organs
diagnosis
the identification of a disease or condition based on its symptoms and medical tests
tracheostomy
a surgical procedure in which an opening is made in the neck and a tube is inserted into the windpipe to help with breathing
malaria-
a parasitic diseases transmitted by infected mosquitoes
tuberculosis
a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs
acute
refers to a condition that has a rapid onset and a short duration
Inflammation
the body’s response to injury or infection, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain