Chapter 6
What is thrombosis?
the formation of blood inside a blood vessel
What is diastolic?
the lower number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting
What does acute mean?
a sudden and severe onset of symptoms or illness
What is 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
What is a virus?
A microscopic infectious agent that can replicate only inside a host cell and cause various diseases
What is arrhythmia?
an irregular heartbeat
What does electrocardiogram mean?
a test that measure the electrical activity of the heart
What is intravenous?
a method of delivering fluids directly into a vein
What is palliative care?
specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses that focuses on providing relief from symptoms and improving the quality of life
What is x-ray?
A medical test that uses electromagnetic radiation to produce images of internal body structures.
What is anticoagulant?
a medication that prevent blood clots
What is embolism?
a blockage in a blood vessel, usually caused by a blood clot or other debris
What is ischemia?
a lack of blood flow to an area of the body usually caused by a blockage in a blood vessel
What is ventilation?
the process of breathing, or the mechanical assistance of breathing, in patients who are unable to breathe on their own
What is prognosis?
The likely outcome of a disease or condition based on medical treatment and other factors
What is inflammation?
a localized response to injury or infection that is characterized by redness swelling and warmth
What is hemoglobin?
a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body
What is prophylaxis?
preventive treatments used to protect against a particular disease or infection
What is wound debridement?
the removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound to promote healing
What is benign?
a tumor or growth that is not cancerous and does not invade nearby tissue to spread to other parts of the body.
What is chronic?
a condition or disease that is long lasting or recurrentChronic
What is hypertension?
high blood pressure
What is systolic?
the higher number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is contracting.
What is the abdomen?
The part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines, and organs.
A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body.