Structure and Function
A layer of the heart that includes the muscle
The CF for heart
What is cardi/o, coron/o?
Commonly caused by buildup of atheroma (fatty plaque)
What is atherosclerosis?
Surgical treatment for coronary artery disease
What is CABG (coronary artery bypass graft)?
A medication that breaks up blood clots
What is a thrombolytic?
Names of the chambers of the heart
What is the R and L atria and the R and L ventricles?
The CF for fatty plaque
What is arther/o?
Any disorder of coronary arteries that affects the ability to deliver blood to the myocardium
What is CAD (coronary artery disease)?
Used to identify blockage in the carotid artery
What is carotid artery ultrasound?
A drug that reduces cholesterol levels
What is a statin?
Prevents backflow of blood between chambers of the heart
What are valves?
The CF for narrowing, stricture
What is sten/o?
Local dilation of an artery inside the body
What is an aneurysm?
A device that holds a vessel open
What is a stent?
A drug that dilates coronary vessels and may relieve heart muscle pain (angina)
What is a nitrate?
Has strong muscular walls to withstand the surge of blood at each heartbeats
What is an artery?
The CF for blood clot
What is thromb/o
Hypotension
What is low blood pressure?
Records electrical impulses of the heart
What is an ECG or EKG?
A classification of drug that may be given to reduce blood pressure
What is a beta blocker or calcium channel blocker?
Carries deoxygenated blood back to the heart
What are the veins?
The CF for muscle
What is my/o?
Very rapid heartrate above 120 BPM
What is tachycardia?
An ECG that is taken while the exercising on a treadmill
What is a stress test?
Bonus Question Double points
Local and temporary reduction of blood supply resulting from circulatory obstruction
What is ischemia?