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18 Cards in this Set
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acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
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signs and symptoms that indicate unstable angina or acute myocardial infarction
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angina pectoris
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chest pain brought about by myocardial ischemia
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atheroma
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fibrous cap composed of smooth muscle cells that forms over lipid deposits within arterial vessels and protrudes into the lumen of the vessel, narrowing the lumen and obstructing blood flow
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atherosclerosis
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abnormal accumulation of lipid deposits and fibrous tissue within arterial walls and the lumen
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contractility
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ability of the cardiac muscle to shorten in response to an electrical impulse
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coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
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a surgical procedure in which a blood vessel from another part of the body is grafted onto the occluded coronary artery below the occlusion in such a way that blood flow bypasses the blockage
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creatine kinase (CK)
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an enzyme found in human tissues
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high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
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a protein-bound lipid that transports cholesterol to the liver for excretion in the bile
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ischemia
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insufficient tissue oxygenation
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low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
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a protein-bound lipid that transports cholesterol to tissues in the body
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metabolic syndrome
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a cluster of metabolic abnormalities including insulin resistance, obesity, dyslipidemia, and hypertension that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease
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myocardial infarction (MI)
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death of heart tissue caused by lack of oxygenated blood flow
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percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
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an invasive procedure in which a catheter is placed in a coronary artery, and one of several methods is employed to remove or reduce a blockage within the artery
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percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)
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a type of percutaneous coronary intervention in which a balloon is inflated within a coronary artery to break an atheroma and open the vessel lumen, improving coronary artery blood flow
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stent
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a woven mesh that provides structural support to a coronary vessel, preventing its closure
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sudden cardiac death
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abrupt cessation of effective heart activity
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thrombolytic
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an agent or process that breaks down blood clots
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troponin
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myocardial protein
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