PN 1210 EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE:
CARDIAC AND RESPIRATORY
SYSTEMS
Thrombus - ANS A blood clot that forms in a vessel and remains there.
Emboli - ANS A clot or other substance that travels and blocks a vessel.
Bradycardia - ANS Heart rate less than 60 bpm.
Tachycardia - ANS Heart rate over 100 bpm.
Angina - ANS Chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart.
Atherosclerosis - ANS Buildup of plaque in arterial walls.
Hyperlipidemia - ANS High levels of lipids in the blood.
Murmur - ANS Turbulent blood flow (valve issue).
Pericardial friction rub - ANS Grating sound; pericarditis.
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CARDIAC AND RESPIRATORY
SYSTEMS
Thrombus - ANS A blood clot that forms in a vessel and remains there.
Emboli - ANS A clot or other substance that travels and blocks a vessel.
Bradycardia - ANS Heart rate less than 60 bpm.
Tachycardia - ANS Heart rate over 100 bpm.
Angina - ANS Chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart.
Atherosclerosis - ANS Buildup of plaque in arterial walls.
Hyperlipidemia - ANS High levels of lipids in the blood.
Murmur - ANS Turbulent blood flow (valve issue).
Pericardial friction rub - ANS Grating sound; pericarditis.
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