Cardiovascular And Lymphatic System

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Aorta

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Largest artery, recieved blood from the left ventricle and branches to all parts of the body

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Apex

Back 2

The point of the cone shaped structure. Formed by left ventricle.

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Artery

Back 3

A vessel that carries blood away from the heart

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Arterioles

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A small artery

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Atrioventricular node

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A small mass in the lower septum of the right atrium that passes impulse from SA node towards ventricle

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AV bundle

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A band of fibres that transmit impulses from the AV node to top of interventricular septum. It divides into right and left bundle branches

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Atrium

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Entrance chamber, on of the two upper receiving chambers of the heart

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Bicuspid Valve

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The valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle. (mital Valve)

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Blood Pressure

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the force exerted by blood against the wall of a vessel

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Bundle Branches

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Branches of the AV bundle that divide to the right and left sides of the interventricular septum

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Capillary

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A microscopic blood vessel through which materials are exchanged between the blood and the tissue

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Cardiovascular System

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The part of the circulatory system that consists of the heart and the blood vessels

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Diastole

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The relaxation phase of the heartbeat cycle

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Endocardium

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The thin membrane that lines the chambers of the heart and covers the valves

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epicardium

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The thin outermost layer of the heart wall

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Functional Murmur

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Any sound produced as the heart functions normally

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Heart

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The muscular organ with four chambers that contracts rhythmically to propel blood through vessels to all parts of the body

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S1

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Sound when the valves between the chambers close.

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S2

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Sound when the valves leading into the aorta and Pulmonary artery close

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Mitral Valve

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The valve between the left atrium and left ventricle (bicuspid)

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myocardium

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The thick middle layer of the heart wall composed of cardiac muscle

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Pericardium

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The fibrous sac that surrounds the heart

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Pulmonary artery

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The vessel that carries blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs

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Pulmonary circuit

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The system of vessels that carries blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs to be oxygenated and then back to the left side of the heart

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Pulmonary Veins

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The vessels that carry blood from the lungs to the left side of the heart

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Pulmonic Valve

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The semilunar valve at the entrance to the pulmonary artery

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Pulse

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The wave of increased pressure produced in the vessels each time the ventricles contract

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Purkinje Fibers

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The terminal Fibers of the conducting system of the Heart. They carry impulses through the walls of the ventricles

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Septum

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a wall dividing two cavitites

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Sinoatrial (SA) Node

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A small mass in the upper part of the right atrium that initiates the impulse for each heatbeat: (pacemaker)

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Sphygmomanometer

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An instrument used for determining arterial blood pressure

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Systemic Circuit

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The system of vessels that carries oxygenated blood from the left side of the heart to all tissues except the lungs and returns deoxygenated blood to the right side of the heart

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Systole

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The Contraction phase of the heartbeat cycle

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Tricuspid Valve

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The valve between the right atrium and the right ventricle

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Valve

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A structure that keeps fluid flowing in a forward direction

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Vein

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a vessel that carries blood back to the heart. All except the pulmonary and umbilical veins carry blood low in oxygen

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Ventricle

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A small cavity. one of the two lower pumping chambers of the heart

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Venule

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A small vein

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Vessel

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A tube of duct to transport fluid

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Lymph

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The thin plasmalike fluid that drains from the tissues and is transported in lymphatic vessels

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lymph node

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a small mass of lymphoid tissue along the path of a lymphatic vessel that filters lymph

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Lymphatic System

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The system that drains fluid and proteins from the tiusses and returns them to the bloodstream. The system also aids in absorption of fats from the digestive tract and participates in immunity

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Right Lymphatic Duct

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The lymphatic duct that drains fluid from the upper right side of the body

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Spleen

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A large organ in the upper left region of the abdomen. It filters blood and destroys old red blood cells.

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Thoracic Duct

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The Lymphatic duct that drains fluid from the upper left side of the body and all of the lower portion of the body

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Thymus gland

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A gland in the upper part of the Chest beneath the sternum. It functions in immunity

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Tonsils

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Small masses of lymphoid tissue located in the region of the throat

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aneurysm

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localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel, usually an artery, caused by weakness of the vessel wall: may eventually burst

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Angina Pectoris

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A feeling of constriction around the heart or pain that may radiate to the left arm or shoulder, usually brought on by exertion; caused by insufficient blood supply to the heart

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Arrhythmia

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Any abnormality in the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat (literally "without rhythm")

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Atherosclerosis

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The development of fatty, fibrous patches in the lining of arteries, causing narrowing of the lumen and hardening of the vessel wall. The most common form of arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)

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Bradycardia

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Slow heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute

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Cerebrovascular Accident

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Sudden damage to the brain resulting from reduction of blood flow. Causes include atherosclerosis, embolism, thrombosis or hemorrhage from a ruptured aneurysm

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Clubbing

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Enlargement of the ends of the fingers and toes caused by growth of the soft tissue around the nails.

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Cyanosis

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Bluish discoloration of the skin caused by lack of oxygen

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Deep Vein Thrombosis

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Thrombophlebitis involving the deep veins

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Diaphoresis

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Profuse sweating

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Dissecting aneurysm

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An aneurysm in which blood enters the arterial wall and separates the layers. usually involves the aorta.

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Dyslipidemia

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Disorder in serum lipid levels, which is an important factor in development of atherosclerosis.

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Dyspnea

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Difficult or laboured breathing

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Edema

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Swelling of body tissues caused by the presence of excess fluid. Causes include cardiovascular disturbances, kidney failure, inflammation, and malnutrition

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Embolism

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Obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot or other matter carried in the circulation

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Embolus

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A mass carried in the circulation. Usually a blood clot, but may be air, fat, bacteria, or other solid matter from within or from outside the body

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Fibrillation

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Spontaneous, quivering and ineffectual contraction of muscle fibers, as in the atria or the ventricles

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Heart Block

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An interference in the conduction system of the heart resulting in arrhythmia. The condition is classified in order of increasing severity as first, second or third degree heart block.

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Heart failure

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A condition caused by the inability of the heart to maintain adequate circulation of blood

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Hemorrhoid

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A varicose vein in the rectum

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Hypertension

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A condition of higher than normal blood pressure.

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Infarct

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An area of localized necrosis of tissue resulting from a blockage or a narrowing of the artery that supplies the area

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Ischemia

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Local deficiency of blood supply caused by obstruction of the circulation

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Murmur

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An abnormal heart sound

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Myocardial Infarction

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Localized necrosis of cardiac muscle tissue resulting from blockage or narrowing of the coronary artery that supplies that area. Usually from a Thrombus

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Occlusion

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A closing off or obstruction as of a vessel

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Phlebitis

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Inflammation of a vein

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Plaque

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A patch, with regard to the cardiovascular system, a deposit of fatty material and other substances on a vessel wall that impedes blood flow and may block the vessel

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Rheumatic Heart Disease

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Damage to heart valves after infection with a type of streptococcus. The antibodies produced in response to the infection produce scarring of the valves, usually the mitral valve

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Shock

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Circulatory failure resulting in inadequate supply of blood to the heart. Cardiogenic shock is caused by heart failure

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Syncope

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A temporary loss of consciousness caused by inadequate blood flow to the brain

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Tachycardia

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Abnormally rapid heart rate

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Thrombophlebitis

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Inflammation of a vein associated with formation of a blood clot

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Thrombosis

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Development of a blood clot within a vessel

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Thrombus

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A blood clot that forms within a blood vessel

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Varicose Vein

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A twisted and swollen vein resulting from breakdown of the valves pooling of blood, and chronic dilation of the vessel

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Angioplasty

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A procedure that reopens a narrowed vessel and restores blood flow. Commonly accomplished by surgically removing plaque by inflating a balloon within the vessel.

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Artifical pacemaker

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a battery operated device that generates electrical impulses to regulate the beating of the heart. It may be external or implanted

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Cardioversion

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Correction of an abnormal cardiac rhythm. May be accomplished pharmacologically, with antirrhythmic drugs, or by application of electric current

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Coronary Angiography

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Radiographic study of the coronary arteries after introduction of an opaque dye by means of a catheter

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Coronary Artery bypass graft

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Surgical creation of a shunt to bypass a blocked coronary artery. The aorta is connected to a point past the obstruction with another vessel or a piece of another vessel, usually the saphenous vein of the leg or the left internal mammary artery

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Defibrillation

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use of an electronic device to stop fibrillation by delivering a brief electric shock to the heart. The shock may be delivered to the surface of the chest or be delivered directly to the heart through wire leads

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Echocardiography

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A noninvasive method that uses ultrasound to visualize internal cardiac structures

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Electrocardiography

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Study of the electrical activity of the heart as detected by electrodes placed on the surface of the body.

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Lipoprotein

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A compound of protein with lipid.

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Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty

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Dilatation of a sclerotic blood vessel by means of a balloon catheter inserted into the vessel and then inflated to flatten plaque against the artery wall

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lymphoma

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Any neoplastic disease of lymphoid tissue

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lymphadenitis

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Inflammation and enlargement of lymph nodes

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Lymphangiitis

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Inflammation of lymphatic vessels as a result of bacterial infection. Appears as painful red streaks under the skin

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Lymphedema

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Swelling of tissues with lymph caused by obstruction or excision of lymphatic vessels