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10 Cards in this Set
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Angina
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aroxysmal thoracic pain from atherosclerosis or spasms of the coronary arteries.
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Myocardial infarction
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death of a portion of cardiac tissue.
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Pulsus paradoxus
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reduced pulse amplitude on inspiration
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Coronary artery disease
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reduced flow of oxygen and nutrients to the myocardium, associated with atherosclerosis
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Pulse pressures
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the difference between systolic and diastolic pressures bilaterally
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Acute coronary syndrome
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signs and symptoms that indicate unstable angina or acute MI
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Pulsus alternans
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regular rhythm with alternating amplitude
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Atherosclerosis
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accumulation of lipid deposits within arterial wall and lumen
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Arteriosclerosis
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thickening, loss of elasticity in arterial walls
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Ischemic Pain
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Pain associated with decreased blood flow and insufficient tissue oxygenation
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