Chapter 6 Cardiovascular System
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1. coronary artery disease (CAD): narrowing of the lumen, or inner open space of a vessel, of heart
arteries due to arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis
2. deep-vein thrombosis (DVT): development of a blood clot in a deep vein, usually in the legs; also known
as thrombophlebitis
3. disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC): serious condition that arises as a complication
of another disorder, in which widespread, unrestricted microvascular blood clotting occurs; primary symptom is
hemorrhage
4. embolus: undissolved matter floating in blood or lymph fluid that may cause an occlusion and infarction
5. endocarditis: infection of the inner lining of the heart that may cause vegetation to form within one or more
heart chambers or valves
6. peripheral artery disease (PAD): condition of partial or complete obstruction of the arteries of the
arms or legs; similar to peripheral vascular disease (PVD), which includes both arteries and veins
7. polycythemia vera: chronic disorder marked by increased number and mass of all bone marrow cells,
especially RBCs, with increased blood viscosity and a tendency to develop blood clots
8. Raynaud's disease: disorder that affects blood vessels in the fingers, toes, ears, and nose, marked by vessel
constriction and reduced blood flow in response to triggers such as cold temperature; also known as Raynaud gangrene
or Raynaud phenomenon
9. rheumatic heart disease: complication of rheumatic fever in which inflammation and damage occur to
parts of the heart, usually the valves
10. shock: syndrome of inadequate perfusion (circulation of blood, nutrients, and oxygen through tissues and
organs) as a result of hypotension or low blood pressure
11. thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO): type of vascular disease associated with tobacco use, marked by
inflammation and clot formation within small vessels of the hands and feet, which may lead to gangrene and surgical
amputation; sometimes called Buerger's disease
12. varicose veins: bulging, distended veins due to incompetent valves, most commonly in the legs
13. angina: heart pain or other discomfort felt in the chest, shoulders, arms, jaw, or neck, caused by insufficient
blood and oxygen to the heart; usually a symptom of heart disease
14. arrhythmia: loss of heart rhythm (rhythmic irregularity)
15. arteriosclerosis: thickening, loss of elasticity, and loss of contractility of arterial walls; commonly called
hardening of the arteries
16. atherosclerosis: the most common form of arteriosclerosis, marked by deposits of cholesterol, lipids, and
calcium on the walls of arteries, which may restrict blood flow
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17. atrial fibrillation (AF, A-fib): common irregular heart rhythm marked by uncontrolled atrial quivering
and a rapid ventricular response
18. bruit: soft blowing sound caused by turbulent blood flow in a vessel
19. cardiac tamponade: serious condition in which the heart becomes compressed from an excessive
collection of fluid or blood between the pericardial membrane and the heart
20. cardiomyopathy: group of conditions in which the heart muscle has deteriorated and functions less
effectively
21. congestive heart failure (CHF): inability of the heart to pump enough blood to meet the needs of
the body, resulting in lung congestion and dyspnea
22. cor pulmonale: condition of right ventricular enlargement or dilation from increased right ventricular
pressure; also called pulmonary heart disease or right-sided heart failure
23. fibrillation: quivering of heart muscle fibers instead of an effective heartbeat
24. hypertension (HTN): blood pressure that is consistently higher than 140 systolic
25. ischemia: reduction in blood supply to a localized area of tissue
26. malignant hypertension: rare, life-threatening type of hypertension evidenced by optic-nerve (eye)
edema and extremely high systolic and diastolic blood pressure
27. mitral regurgitation: condition in which the mitral valve does not close tightly, allowing blood to flow
backward into the left atrium; also called mitral insufficiency or mitral incompetence
28. mitral stenosis: condition in which the mitral valve fails to open properly, thereby impeding normal blood
flow and increasing pressure within the left atrium and lungs
29. murmur: an abnormal sound heard during a heartbeat, often indicating a problem with the heart valves
30. myocardial infarction (MI): a medical term for a heart attack, which occurs when blood flow to a part
of the heart is blocked
31. myocarditis: condition in which the middle layer of the heart wall becomes inflamed
32. pericarditis: acute or chronic condition in which the fibrous membrane surrounding the heart becomes
inflamed
33. blowing or swishing sound in the heart: due to turbulent blood flow or backflow through a leaky
valve
34. death of heart-muscle cells: due to occlusion of a vessel; commonly called heart attack
35. Angiography: Diagnostic or therapeutic radiography (radiological imaging) of the heart and blood vessels
36. Automated external defibrillator (AED): Small computer-driven defibrillator that analyzes the
patient's rhythm, selects the appropriate energy level, charges the machine, and delivers a shock to the patient
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1. coronary artery disease (CAD): narrowing of the lumen, or inner open space of a vessel, of heart
arteries due to arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis
2. deep-vein thrombosis (DVT): development of a blood clot in a deep vein, usually in the legs; also known
as thrombophlebitis
3. disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC): serious condition that arises as a complication
of another disorder, in which widespread, unrestricted microvascular blood clotting occurs; primary symptom is
hemorrhage
4. embolus: undissolved matter floating in blood or lymph fluid that may cause an occlusion and infarction
5. endocarditis: infection of the inner lining of the heart that may cause vegetation to form within one or more
heart chambers or valves
6. peripheral artery disease (PAD): condition of partial or complete obstruction of the arteries of the
arms or legs; similar to peripheral vascular disease (PVD), which includes both arteries and veins
7. polycythemia vera: chronic disorder marked by increased number and mass of all bone marrow cells,
especially RBCs, with increased blood viscosity and a tendency to develop blood clots
8. Raynaud's disease: disorder that affects blood vessels in the fingers, toes, ears, and nose, marked by vessel
constriction and reduced blood flow in response to triggers such as cold temperature; also known as Raynaud gangrene
or Raynaud phenomenon
9. rheumatic heart disease: complication of rheumatic fever in which inflammation and damage occur to
parts of the heart, usually the valves
10. shock: syndrome of inadequate perfusion (circulation of blood, nutrients, and oxygen through tissues and
organs) as a result of hypotension or low blood pressure
11. thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO): type of vascular disease associated with tobacco use, marked by
inflammation and clot formation within small vessels of the hands and feet, which may lead to gangrene and surgical
amputation; sometimes called Buerger's disease
12. varicose veins: bulging, distended veins due to incompetent valves, most commonly in the legs
13. angina: heart pain or other discomfort felt in the chest, shoulders, arms, jaw, or neck, caused by insufficient
blood and oxygen to the heart; usually a symptom of heart disease
14. arrhythmia: loss of heart rhythm (rhythmic irregularity)
15. arteriosclerosis: thickening, loss of elasticity, and loss of contractility of arterial walls; commonly called
hardening of the arteries
16. atherosclerosis: the most common form of arteriosclerosis, marked by deposits of cholesterol, lipids, and
calcium on the walls of arteries, which may restrict blood flow
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17. atrial fibrillation (AF, A-fib): common irregular heart rhythm marked by uncontrolled atrial quivering
and a rapid ventricular response
18. bruit: soft blowing sound caused by turbulent blood flow in a vessel
19. cardiac tamponade: serious condition in which the heart becomes compressed from an excessive
collection of fluid or blood between the pericardial membrane and the heart
20. cardiomyopathy: group of conditions in which the heart muscle has deteriorated and functions less
effectively
21. congestive heart failure (CHF): inability of the heart to pump enough blood to meet the needs of
the body, resulting in lung congestion and dyspnea
22. cor pulmonale: condition of right ventricular enlargement or dilation from increased right ventricular
pressure; also called pulmonary heart disease or right-sided heart failure
23. fibrillation: quivering of heart muscle fibers instead of an effective heartbeat
24. hypertension (HTN): blood pressure that is consistently higher than 140 systolic
25. ischemia: reduction in blood supply to a localized area of tissue
26. malignant hypertension: rare, life-threatening type of hypertension evidenced by optic-nerve (eye)
edema and extremely high systolic and diastolic blood pressure
27. mitral regurgitation: condition in which the mitral valve does not close tightly, allowing blood to flow
backward into the left atrium; also called mitral insufficiency or mitral incompetence
28. mitral stenosis: condition in which the mitral valve fails to open properly, thereby impeding normal blood
flow and increasing pressure within the left atrium and lungs
29. murmur: an abnormal sound heard during a heartbeat, often indicating a problem with the heart valves
30. myocardial infarction (MI): a medical term for a heart attack, which occurs when blood flow to a part
of the heart is blocked
31. myocarditis: condition in which the middle layer of the heart wall becomes inflamed
32. pericarditis: acute or chronic condition in which the fibrous membrane surrounding the heart becomes
inflamed
33. blowing or swishing sound in the heart: due to turbulent blood flow or backflow through a leaky
valve
34. death of heart-muscle cells: due to occlusion of a vessel; commonly called heart attack
35. Angiography: Diagnostic or therapeutic radiography (radiological imaging) of the heart and blood vessels
36. Automated external defibrillator (AED): Small computer-driven defibrillator that analyzes the
patient's rhythm, selects the appropriate energy level, charges the machine, and delivers a shock to the patient
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