Cardiovascular system terms

largest artery in the body, meaning "to arch"

largest type of blood vessel, carries blood away from the heart to all parts of the body

small artery

top chambers of the heart

smallest blood vessel, materials pass to and from the bloodstream thru the thin capillary walls

sit on top of the aorta, and feeds the heart muscle

relaxation phase of the heartbeat, bottom number of blood pressure

inner lining of the heart

valve between left atrium and left ventricle, prevents back flow of blood in heart

one of the two lower chambers of the heart

thin walled vessel that carries blood from body tissues and lungs back to the heart

abnormal heart sound caused by improper closure of heart valves

muscular, middle layer of the heart

double layered membrane surrounding the heart, lubricated the heart

artery carrying oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs

separation(wall that separates the chambers of the heart)

pacemaker of the heart

contraction phase of the heartbeat, top number on blood pressure

small vein

largest vein in the body

record of the blood vessels

blood vessel repair

hardening of the arteries

X-ray of arteries

removal of plaque from the inner layer of an artery

collection of plaque that protude into the lumen( opening) of an artery

deposits of yellow plaque containing cholestrol and lipids are found within the lining of the artery

removal of an artery

disease of the heart muscle

slow heartbeat

fast heatbeat

increased levels of cholesterol in blood

blueish decoloration of the skin indicates diminished oxygen content of the blood

enlarged heart

low level of oxygen in the blood

uses a needle to remove fluid from the pericardial sac, the tissue that surrounds the heart

act of drawing or removing blood from the circulatory system through a cut (incision) or puncture in order to obtain a sample for analysis and diagnosis.

drugs to dissolve clots are injected into the bloodstream of patients with coronary thrombosis, example: aspirin

inflammation of a vein caused by a blood clot

breakdown of blood clots

a procedure in which a small balloon is inserted and inflated to stretch and open a narrowed (stenosed) heart valve.

incision of a valve

collection of blood from a vein

X-ray of blood vessels

sound waves measure blood flow within blood vessels

medical procedure done to restore a normal heart rhythm for people who have certain types of abnormal heartbeats (defibrillation)

coronary artery bypass grafting, arteries and veins are anastomosed to coronary arteries to detour around blockages

a test that uses sound waves to create a moving picture of the heart

percutaneous coronary intervention, balloon inserted

an ECG device is worn during a 24 hour period to detect cardiac arrhythmias

automatic external defibrillator

blood pressure

myocardial infarction

shortness of breath

abnormal heart rhythms

abnormalities in the heart at birth

patient ductus ateriosus, passageway between the aorta and pulmonary artery remains open after birth

small holes in the wall between the atria or the ventricles

disease of the arteries surrounding the heart

inflammation of the inner lining of the heart

inflammation of the surrounding layer of the heart

heart disease caused by rheumatic fever- strep bacteria

blockage of arteries carrying blood to the legs, arms, kidneys, and other organs

abnormally swollen and twisted veins, usually occuring in the legs

recurrent episodes of bad circulation of extremities

tests for good and bad cholestrol levels and triglycerides in a blood sample

chest pain resulting from myocardial ischemia

listening for sounds in blood vessels or other body structures

pain, tension, and weakness in a leg after walking has begun, but absence of pain at rest

dislodged clot that suddenly blocks a blood vessel

area of dead tissue

closure of a blood vessel due to blockage

small, pinpoint hemorrhages