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sometimes called cardiac compromise, is a blanket term that refers to any time the not getting
enough oxygen Answer-acute coronary syndrome (acs)
a decrease in certain elements of the blood, especially red cells and hemoglobin Answer-
anemia
pain in the chest occurring when blood supply to the heart is reduced and a portion of the heart
is not receiving enough oxygen Answer-angina pectoris
a condition in which the heart ceased generating electrical impulses, commonly called flatline
Answer-asystole
term used for the valves that are located between the atrium and ventricle, specifically the
tricuspid and mitral valve Answer-atrioventricular valves
normal heartbeat and circulation of blood have completely stopped Answer-cardiac
arrest
study of the heart Answer-cardiology
actions taken to revive a person by keeping the person's heart and lungs working Answer-
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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vessels that supply the myocardium Answer-coronary arteries
diseases that affect the arteries of the heart Answer-Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
the presence of thrombus in a vein, usually a deep vein of the lower limbs Answer-deep
vein thrombosis
a swelling resulting from build up of fluid in the body tissues Answer-edema
major artery that supplies blood to the lower extremities Answer-femoral artery
Inability of the body to adequately circulate blood to the body's cells to supply them with
oxygen and nutrients Answer-hypo-perfusion
low fluid/ blood volume Answer-hypovolemia
supply of oxygen and nutrients to and removal of wastes from the cells and tissues of the body
as a result of the flow of blood through the capillaries Answer-perfusion