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sac formed by he localized dilatation of the wall of an artery, a vein or the heart
aneurysm
a condition marked by spasmodic suffocative attacks
angina
acute pain in the chest from decreased blood supply to the heart muscle
angina pectoris
absence of oxygen in the tissues may be accompanied by deep respirations, cyanosis, increased pulse rate and impairment of coordination
anoxia
a substance that suppresses, delays or nullifies coagulation of the blood
anticoagulants
temporary cessation of breathing
apnea
variation from the normal rhythm, especially with reference to the heart
arrhythmia
oxygenated blood carried by an artery away from the heart to nourish the body tissues
arterial blood
a condition in which there is a deficiency of oxygen in the blood and an increased in carbon dioxide
asphyxia
lipid deposit on the intima of an artery also called atheromatous plaque
atheroma
slowness of heartbeat with slowing of pulse rate to less than 60 per minute
bradycardia
bluish discoloration of skin and mucous membrane caused by excess consentration of reduced hemoglobin in the blood
cyanosis
profuse perspiration
diaphorosis
labored or difficult breathing
dyspnea
Author
cassiedh
ID
76133
Card Set
comp pt
Description
cardiovascular disorders
Updated
2011-03-30T04:17:19Z
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