Veins and Arteries
Where you check the pulse of an unresponsive person
Carotid Artery
HTN
Hypertension
The chamber of the heart that begins the circulatory process
Right Atrium
An iron containing pigment found in red blood cells that carry oxygen to the cells from the lungs and carbon dioxide from cells to the lungs
Hemoglobin
Reduces the clumping action of platelets
Baby Aspirin
Which veins are responsible for supplying oxygenated blood to the left atrium
Pulmonary Veins
When major blood vessels that supply your heart with blood, oxygen, and nutrients become diseased or damaged
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
The name of the two Atrioventricular Valves
Bicuspid (Mitral) and Tricuspid
Cells that are a part of the body's immune system
Leukocyte
Vasodilates blood vessels, commonly given to patients with chest pain
Nitroglycerin
Where you would check for a pulse on an infant
Brachial
A ballooning and a weakened area in an artery
Aneurysm
The 3 layers of the Heart
Epicardium, Myocardium, Endocardium
Key components in clotting and coagulation
Platelets
Medication that vasoconstricts, commonly used in patients with anaphylaxis
Epipen/Epinephrine
The venous system contains what percentage of blood
70%
Too much of this substance can cause a thick layer in the blood vessels blocking blood flow causing this condition
Cholesterol, Hypercholestrolemia
Serious medical condition in which blood or fluids fill the space between the sac that encases the heart and the heart muscle
Cardiac Tamponade
The typical amount of blood the human body contains
5 Liters
Medication(s) that prevent or reduce the coagulation of blood, prolonging the clotting time
Blood Thinners
The two largest veins in the body
Superior and Inferior Vena Cava
Occurs when a blood cot forms in one or more of the deep veins of your body, usually in the legs
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
The fibrous bands of tissue that attach to each part of the valve
Chordae Tendineae
The five functions of the blood
Respiratory, Nutritional, Excretory, Regulatory, and Defense
Helps reduce heart rate and Blood Pressure
Beta-Blockers