anatomy of the heart
how many chambers does the heart have ?
4
What are arteries?
These vessels carry blood away from the heart
What is the pulmonary artery?
Blood flows from the right ventricle to the lungs through this artery
What is hypertension?
High blood pressure
What is the SA node?
The heart’s natural pacemaker.
What are veins?
These vessels carry blood toward the heart.
What is pulmonary circulation?
The circulation that carries blood between the heart and lungs
What is myocardial infarction?
A heart attack is also called this.
What is the septum?
The muscular wall that separates the left and right sides of the heart
What are capillaries?
Smallest blood vessels where gas exchange occurs.
What is systemic circulation?
The circulation that carries blood between the heart and the body
What is heart failure?
A condition where the heart has difficulty pumping blood effectively
What is the pericardium?
The sac surrounding the heart.
what is the cardio vascular responsible for ?
specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the cardiovascular system, which includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood.
What is the pulmonary semilunar valve?
The valve that prevents backflow into the right ventricle
What is atherosclerosis?
A condition where arteries are clogged with fatty deposits