Blocks the action of the enzyme that causes the blood vessels to contract resulting in hypertension. When this enzyme is blocked, the blood vessels are able to dilate, and this reduces the blood pressure
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Lower than normal number of erythrocytes in the bloodTerm
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a localized weak spot, or balloon-like enlargement, of the wall of an arteryTerm
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AKA "angina pectoris"
A condition of episodes of severe chest pain due to inadequate blood flow to the myocardium
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AKA "balloon angioplasty"
Procedure in which a small balloon on the end of a catheter is used to open a partially blocked coronary artery by flattening the plaque deposit and stretching the lumen
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slows coagulation and prevents new clots from formingTerm
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Characterized by an absence of all formed blood elements caused by the failure of blood cell production in the bone marrowTerm
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abnormality, or loss of the normal rhythm, of the heartbeatTerm
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the surgical removal of plaque buildup from the interior of an arteryTerm
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a characteristic of atherosclerosis, is a deposit of plaque on or within the arterial wallTerm
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hardening and narrowing of the arteries caused by a buildup of cholesterol plaque on the interior walls of the arteriesTerm
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"A fib" occurs when the normal rhythmic contractions of the atria are replaced by rapid irregular twitching of the muscular heart wall
Causes an irregular and quivering action of the atria
automated external defibrillatorDefinition
(AED) designed for use by nonprofessionals in emergency situations when defibrillation is required Term
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reduces the workload of the heart by slowing the rate of the heart beatTerm
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any pathologic condition of the cellular elements of the bloodTerm
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an abnormally slow resting heart rateTerm
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an event in which the heart abruptly stops or develops a very abnormal arrhythmia that prevents it from pumping bloodTerm
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diagnostic procedure in which a catheter is passed into a vein or artery and then guided into the heartTerm
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term used to describe all diseases of the heart muscleTerm
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surgical removal of the lining of a portion of a clogged carotid artery leading to the brainTerm
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a fatty substance that travels through the blood and is found in all parts of the body
Aids in the production of cell membranes, some hormones, and vitamin D
Termchronic venous insufficiencyDefinition
Condition in which venous circulation is inadequate due to partial vein blockage or leakage of venous valvesTerm
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damage to the heart muscle caused by a thrombus blocking a coronary arteryTerm
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AKA "cardioversion"
the use of electrical shock to restore the heart's normal rhythm
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administered to stimulate the kidneys to increase the secretion of urine to rid the body of excess sodium and waterTerm
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a record of the electrical activity of the myocardiumTerm
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the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolusTerm
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foreign object, such as a blood clot, quantity of air or gas, or a bit of tissue or tumor that is circulating in the bloodTerm
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an inflammation of the inner lining of the heartTerm
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AKA "red blood cells (RBCs)"
Mature red blood cells produced by red bone marrow
Primary role is to transport oxygen to the tissues
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Iron-containing pigment of the erythrocytes, carries oxygen in RBCsTerm
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a condition of an inadequate number of circulating RBCs due to the premature destruction of RBCs by the spleenTerm
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to stop or control bleeding
Could be accomplished by the formation of a blood clot by the body or through the external application of pressure to block the flow of blood
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a group of cardiac disabilities resulting from an insufficient supply of oxygenated blood to the heartTerm
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type of cancer characterized by a progressive increase in the number of abnormal leukocytes(WBCs) found in blood forming tissues, other organs, and in the circulating bloodTerm
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AKA "white blood cells (WBCs)"
blood cells involved in defending the body against infective organisms and foreign substances
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describes any situation in which the total number of leukocytes in the circulating blood is less than normalTerm
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a blood disorder characterized by anemia in which the RBCs are larger than normalTerm
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a group of bone marrow disorders that are characterized by the insufficient production of one or more types of blood cells due to dysfunction of the bone marrow
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AKA "heart attack"
the occlusion(total blockage) of one or more coronary arteries caused by plaque buildup
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low blood pressure that occurs upon standing upTerm
paroxysmal atrial tachycardiaDefinition
(PAT) an episode that begins and ends abruptly during which there are very rapid and regular heartbeats that originate in the atriumTerm
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the double-walled membranous sac that encloses the heartTerm
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caused by a lack of the protein intrinsic factor(IF) that helps the body absorb vitamin B12 from the gastrointestinal tractTerm
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inflammation of a vein; usually occurs in a superficial veinTerm
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a peripheral arterial occlusive disease in which intermittent attacks are triggered by cold or stress
Symptoms: paleness, blue color, and then redness of fingers and toes (due to constricted circulation)
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(formerly known as blood poisioning)
systemic condition caused by the spread of microorganisms and their toxins via the circulating of blood
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genetic disorder that causes abnormal hemoglobin, resulting in some RBCs assuming an abnormal sickle shapeTerm
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abnormally rapid resting heart rate
>100bpm
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performed to evaluate how well blood flows through the coronary arteries of the heart muscle during exerciseTerm
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condition in which there is an abnormally small number of platelets circulating in the bloodTerm
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dissolves or causes a thrombus to break upTerm
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the abnormal condition of having a thrombusTerm
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the blocking of an artery by a thrombusTerm
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a blood clot attached to the interior wal of an artery or veinTerm
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a serious, and potentially fatal, complication of a blood transfusion in which severe immune response occurs between the patient's blood and the donated blood do not matchTerm
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inflammation of a heart valveTerm
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abnormally swollen veins, usually occuring in the superficial veins of the legsTerm
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"V fib" the rapid, irregular, and useless contractions of the ventricles; instead of pumping strongly, the heart quivers ineffectivelyTerm
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"V tach" a very rapid heart beat that begins within the ventricles
Potentially fatal b/c the heart is beating so rapidly that it is unable to adequately pump blood through the body