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37 Cards in this Set
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angiogram
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Record (x-ray) of a blood vessel.
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angioplasty
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Surgical repair of a blood vessel.
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aortic stenosis
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Narrowing of the aorta.
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arteriosclerosis
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Hardening of arteries.
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arterial anastomosis
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Surgical connection between arteries.
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arteriography
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Process of recording (x-ray) arteries after injecting contrast material.
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endarterectomy
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Removal of the inner lining of the artery (when it is filled with plaque).
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atheroma
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Collection of fatty material in an artery.
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atherosclerosis
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Hardening of arteries with deposit of fatty substance.
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atherectomy
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Removal of a fatty mass in a vessel.
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atrial
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Pertaining to an upper chamber of the heart.
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atrioventricular
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Pertaining to an atrium and ventricle (upper and lower chambers of the heart).
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brachial artery
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Artery that branches from the aorta to bring blood to the arm.
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cardiomegaly
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Enlargement of the heart.
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cardiomyopathy
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Disease of heart muscle.
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bradycardia
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Condition of slow heartbeat.
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tachycardia
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Condition of fast heartbeat.
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hypercholesterolemia
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Condition of excessive cholesterol in the blood.
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coronary arteries
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Arteries branch from the aorta to bring oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle.
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cyanosis
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Abnormal condition of bluish discoloration due to poor oxygenation of blood.
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myxoma
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Benign tumor of the heart (myx/o = mucus). The tumor is embedded in soft mucoid
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hypoxia
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Condition of decreased oxygen in inspired air; as occurs in high altitudes.
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pericardiocentesis
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Surgical puncture of the membrane surrounding the heart (to remove fluid).
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phlebotomy
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Incision of a vein.
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thrombophlebitis
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Inflammation of a vein with clots.
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sphygmomanometer
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Instrument to measure blood pressure.
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stethoscope
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Instrument to examine the chest.
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thrombolysis
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Destruction of clots.
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valvuloplasty
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Surgical repair of a valve (within the heart).
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mitral valvulitis
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Inflammation of the mitral valve.
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valvotomy
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Incision of a valve.
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vasoconstriction
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Narrowing of vessels.
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vasodilation
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Widening of vessels.
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vascular
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Pertaining to blood vessels.
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venous
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Pertaining to veins.
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venipuncture
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Incision of a vein for phlebotomy or to start an intravenous infusion.
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interventricular septum
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The wall separating the ventricles of the heart (lower chambers).
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