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15 Cards in this Set
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Tachy |
Fast |
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tele |
Distant, far |
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trans |
Across |
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Vaso |
Pertaining to the blood vessels |
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-algia |
Pain |
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Syncope |
Also know as fainting. A brief loss of consciousness due to temporary interruption of flow of oxygen to the brain |
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SYNDROME |
A simultaneous grouping of symptoms and signs which form a definite pattern of a specific condition, disease or abnormality. |
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TACHYCARDIA |
Accelerated heart rate. |
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TACHYPNEA |
Accelerated respiratory rate. |
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VASOCONSTRICTION |
The narrowing of blood vessels |
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VASCULAR SYSTEM
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The organs and tissues that are responsible for circulating bodily fluids such as blood and lymph throughout the body.
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VASOSPASM
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Sudden contraction of a blood vessel or a segment of a blood vessel.
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VASOVAGAL SYNCOPE
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Episode of transient loss of consciousness distinguished by drop in heart rate and blood pressure, extreme pallor, nausea and sweating.
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VASODILATION
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The enlargement of blood vessels.
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MYALGIA
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Muscle pain.
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