Med. Term. Ch. 11; "Words from Packet"

record (x-ray) of a blood vessel

surgical repair of a blood vessel

narrowing of the aorta

hardening of arteries

surgical connection between arteries

process of recording (x-ray) arteries after injecting contrast material

removal of the inner lining of the artery (when it is filled with plaque)

collection of fatty material in an artery

hardening of arteries with deposit of fatty substance

removal of a fatty mass in a vessel

pertaining to an upper chamber of the heart

pertaining to an atrium and ventricle (upper and lower chambers of the heart)

artery that branches from the aorta to bring blood to the arm

enlargement of the heart

disease of heart muscle

condition of slow heartbeat

condition of fast heartbeat

abnormal condition often associated with the heart's failure to pump adequately

condition of excessive cholesterol in the blood

arteries branch from the aorta to bring oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle

abnormal condition of bluish discoloration due to poor oxygenation of blood

benign tumor of the heart (myx/o = mucus). the tumor is embedded in soft mucoid stromal tissue.

condition of decreased oxygen in inspired air, as occurs in high altitudes

surgical puncture of the membrane surrounding the heart (to remove fluid)

incision of vein

inflammation of a vein with clots

instrument to measure blood pressure

instrument to examine the chest

destruction of clots

surgical repair of a valve (within the heart)

inflammation of the mitral valve

incision of a valve

narrowing of vessels

widening of vessels

pertaining to blood vessels

pertaining to veins

incision of a vein for phlebotomy or to start an intravenous infusion

the wall seperating the ventricles of the heart (lower chambers).