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41 Cards in this Set
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Aneurysm |
Localized abnormal dilation of blood vessel |
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Dyspnea |
Difficulty of breathing |
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Embolus |
A mass carried in circulation |
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Arrhythmia |
Abnormality in rate of heartbeat |
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Angina Pectoris |
A feeling of constriction around the heart |
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Diaphoresis |
Profuse sweating |
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Angioplasty |
Procedure that reopens a narrowed vessels and restores blood flow |
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Cardioversion |
Correction of an abnormal cardiac rhythm |
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Thrombus |
Blood clot that forms within a blood vessel |
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Thrombosis |
Development of blood clot within blood vessel |
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Occlusion |
Closing off or obstruction, as of a vessel |
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Phlebitis |
Inflammation of vein |
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Stenosis |
Narrowing of an opening |
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Tachycardia |
Abnormally rapid heart rate |
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Bronchitis |
Inflammation of the bronchus |
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Bronchiectasis |
Chronic dilatation of bronchus |
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Pleurisy |
Inflammation of the pleura |
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Pneumonia |
Inflammation of lungs generally caused by infections |
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Pneumonitis |
Inflammation of the lungs |
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Pyothorax |
Accumulation of pus in pleural space |
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Pneumothorax |
Accumulation air or gas in pleural space |
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Pleural effusion |
Accumulation of fluid in the pleural space |
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Hemothorax |
Presence of blood in pleural spaces |
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Hydrothorax |
Presence of fluid in pleural space |
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Ostomy |
An opening into the body |
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Endoscopy |
Use of a fiberoptic endoscope for direct visual examination |
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Dysphagia |
Difficulty in swallowing |
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Emesis |
Vomiting |
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Fistula |
Abnormal passageway between two organs |
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Hepatitis |
Inflammation of liver |
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Hepatomegaly |
Enlargement of liver |
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Icterus |
Jaundice |
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Ileus |
Intestinal obstruction |
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Diarrhea |
Frequent passage of watery bowel movements |
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Ascites |
Accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity |
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Cholecystitis |
Inflammation of gallbladder |
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Gastroenteritis |
Inflammation of stomach and intestine |
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Nausea |
Unpleasant sensation above abdomen that often precedes vomiting |
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Portal |
Abnormal increase in pressure in the hepatic portal system |
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ERCP |
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography |
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Anastomosis |
Passage or communication between two vessels or organs |
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