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Meaning: Slow
Example: Bradycardia – a slow heart rate (below 60 beats per minute). |
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Meaning: Inside, within
Example: Endocarditis – inflammation of the inner lining of the heart. |
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Meaning: Upon, over, on top
Example: Epicardium – the outer layer of the heart. |
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Meaning: Excessive, above normal
Example: Hyperlipidemia – elevated levels of lipids in the blood. |
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Meaning: under or below
Example: orthostatic hypotension – low blood pressure that occurs upon standing up. |
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Meaning: Around
Example: Pericardium – the membranous sac that contains the heart |
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Meaning: Fast
Example: Tachycardia – a fast heart rate (over 100 beats per minute). |
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Meaning: A mixture or blending (often used in relation to blood)
Example: Dyscrasia – an abnormal condition of the blood. |
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Meaning: Blood condition
Example: Ischemia – a condition where the blood supply to a part of the body, often the heart, is restricted or reduced. |
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Meaning: Surgical removal
Example: Atherectomy – removal of plaque from an artery. |
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Meaning: Process of recording
Example: Electrocardiography – recording the electrical activity of the heart. |
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Meaning: Inflammation
Example: Myocarditis – inflammation of the heart muscle. |
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Meaning: Destruction, breakdown
Example: Thrombolysis – the breakdown of a blood clot. |
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Meaning: Enlargement
Example: Cardiomegaly – enlargement of the heart. |
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Meaning: Abnormal condition
Example: Arteriosclerosis – hardening of the arteries. |
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Meaning: Deficiency
Example: Leukopenia – a deficiency of white blood cells |
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Meaning: Surgical repair
Example: Valvuloplasty – surgical repair of a heart valve. |
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Meaning: Bursting forth, excessive flow
Example: Hemorrhage – excessive bleeding (in a short amount of time). |
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Meaning: Stopping, controlling
Example: Hemostasis – stopping of blood flow. |
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Meaning: Condition of cells
Example: Thrombocytosis – an abnormal increase in the number of platelets. |
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Meaning: Vessel (usually blood or lymph)
Example: Angioplasty – a procedure to mechanically widen a narrowed or blocked blood vessels. |
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Meaning: Aorta
Example: Aortostenosis– narrowing of the aorta. |
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Meaning: Artery
Example: Arteriogram– an xray of an artery. |
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Meaning: Fatty plaque
Example: Atheroma– a fatty deposit or plaque within the wall of an artery. |
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Meaning: Capillaries (the smallest blood vessels)
Example: capillaroscope – an instrument used to examine capillaries. |
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Meaning: Heart
Example: Cardiomyopathy – the general term for diseases that affect the heart muscle. |
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Meaning: Color
Example: Hemochromatosis – a condition where excess iron is stored in the body, affecting skin color. |
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Meaning: Red
Example: Erythrocyte – a red blood cell. |
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Meaning: Blood
Example: Hemoglobin– a protein in red blood cells. |
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Meaning: Restriction, deficiency
Example: Ischemic– a condition or process involving restricted blood flow to a part of the body. |
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Meaning: White
Example: Leukocyte – a white blood cell. |
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Meaning: Muscle
Example: Myocardium – the muscular tissue of the heart. |
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Meaning: Vein
Example: Phlebotomy – the process of making an incision into a vein, typically to draw blood. |
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Meaning: Hardening
Example: Sclerotherapy – a treatment method used to harden and close off abnormal or damaged blood vessels such as varicose veins. |
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Meaning: Narrowing
Example: Stenocardia - a condition of chest pain caused by the narrowing of blood vessels to the heart. |
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Meaning: Clot
Example: Thrombosis – formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel. |
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Meaning: Valve
Example: Valvulopathy – a disease or disorder affecting the heart valves. |
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Meaning: Vessel
Example: Vasospasm – A sudden constriction of a blood vessel. |
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Meaning: Vein
Example: Venous – related to the veins. |
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| A-fib (Atrial Fibrillation) |
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| Definition: A-fib is an irregular and often rapid heart rate that can lead to poor blood flow. The atria (upper chambers of the heart) beat chaotically, which can increase the risk of stroke and heart-related complications. |
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| AED (Automated External Defibrillator |
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| Definition: An AED is a portable device that can detect life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias and deliver an electrical shock to restore normal heart rhythm, typically used during sudden cardiac arrest. |
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| CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft) |
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| Definition: CABG is a surgical procedure that improves blood flow to the heart by using a healthy blood vessel from another part of the body to bypass a blocked coronary artery, restoring oxygen-rich blood flow to the heart muscle. |
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| CAD (Coronary Artery Disease |
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| Definition: CAD is the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries due to the buildup of plaque, reducing blood flow to the heart. It is the most common cause of heart attacks. |
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| Card cath, CC (Cardiac Catheterization |
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| Definition: Cardiac catheterization is a procedure used to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions by inserting a thin tube (catheter) into the heart through blood vessels, often used to examine blockages or perform treatments like angioplasty. |
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| CVI (Chronic Venous Insufficiency |
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| Definition: CVI occurs when veins in the legs don’t allow blood to flow back properly to the heart, causing blood to pool in the veins. This can lead to symptoms such as swelling, varicose veins, and skin changes. |
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| EKG, ECG (Electrocardiogram |
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| Definition: An EKG (or ECG) is a test that measures the electrical activity of the myocardium to detect abnormalities in heart rhythm, structure, or function |
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| Definition: Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, occurs when the force of blood against artery walls is too high, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems. |
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| ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator |
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| Definition: An ICD is a device implanted in the chest or abdomen to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias are detected, preventing sudden cardiac arrest. |
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| Definition: An ICD is a device implanted in the chest or abdomen to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias are detected, preventing sudden cardiac arrest. |
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| Definition: A myocardial infarction, or heart attack, occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle. This is often caused by a blockage in one or more coronary arteries. |
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| PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease |
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| Definition: PAD is a condition where narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs, commonly the legs. It can cause leg pain and increase the risk of heart disease or stroke. |
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| PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease |
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| Definition: PVD is a circulation disorder that affects blood vessels outside the heart and brain, often causing reduced blood flow to the arms and legs, leading to pain or cramping. |
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| Tpa (Tissue Plasminogen Activator |
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| Definition: Tpa is a clot-dissolving medication used in the treatment of stroke or heart attack by breaking down blood clots that obstruct blood flow to vital organs. |
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| TST (Treadmill Stress Test |
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| Definition: A TST is a diagnostic test that involves walking on a treadmill while monitoring heart activity to assess how the heart functions during physical stress. |
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| V-fib (Ventricular Fibrillation |
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| Definition: V-fib is a life-threatening arrhythmia in which the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles) quiver instead of pumping blood effectively, often leading to cardiac arrest. |
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Meaning: Without
Example: Aphasia – a condition characterized by the complete loss of ability to speak or understand language. |
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Meaning: Without, not
Example: Anencephaly – a condition where a major portion of the brain, skull, and scalp is absent. |
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Meaning: Difficult, painful, abnormal
Example: Dysphasia – difficulty speaking. |
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Meaning: Half
Example: Hemiparesis – weakness on one side of the body. |
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Meaning: Excessive, above normal
Example: Hyperreflexia – exaggerated reflexes. |
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Meaning: Not, inward
Example: Insomnia – inability to sleep. |
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Meaning: Between
Example: Interneuron – a neuron that transmits signals between other neurons. |
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Meaning: Within, inside
Example: Intracranial – located or occurring within the skull. |
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