CNAChpt19April

A condition in which the red blood cells or the hemoglobin in red blood cells is very low

Chest pain

Special stockings used to help prevent swelling and blood clots and aid circulation; also called elastic stockings

Vessel that carries blood away from the heart

The upper two chamber of the heart

Tiny blood vessels in which the exchanges of gases, nutrients, and waste products occurs between blood and cells

A condition in which the heart muscle is diseased and no longer pumps effectively

A condition in which the heart muscle is damaged and does not pump effectively; blood backs up into the heart instead of circulating; can occur on one or both sides of the heart

A condition in which blood vessels in the coronary arteries narrow, lowering blood supply to the heart
and depriving it of oxygen and nutrients

Phase when the heart muscle relaxes

Four-chambered pump that is responsible for the flow of blood in the body

A condition in which all or part of the blood flow to the heart is blocked and muscle cells die; also called a myocardial infarction

A condition in which blood pressure consistently measures 140/90 or higher; also known as high blood pressure

A condition in which the body does not receive enough oxygen

Lack of blood supply to an area

A condition in which the heart muscles does not receive enough blood and lacks oxygen; can cause angina pectoris

Medication that relaxes the walls of the coronary arteries

A complete obstruction of a blood vessel

Shortness of breath when lying down that is relieved by sitting up

A condition in which the legs, feet, arms or hands do not have enough blood circulation

Inflammation of the veins in the lower extremities

A condition in which there is an accumulation of fluid in the lungs; usually due to heart failure

Special stockings used to improve circulation and prevent blood clots; may be applied during or after surgery

Chest pain that occurs when a person is active or under severe stress

Phase where the heart is at work, contracting and pushing blood out of the left ventricle

Chest pain that occurs while a person is at rest and not
exerting himself

Vessel that carries blood to the heart

The lower two chamber of the heart