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Cardiovascular System 3
16 cards·by Kamand
the only place where an ARTERY will carry oxygen POOR (deoxygenated) blood
the heart
the only place where a VEIN will carry oxygen RICH (oxygenated) blood
the heart
path/o
disease
-logy
process of study
narrowing of the coronary arteries that can cause other problems
coronary artery disease (CAD)
ather/o
plaque
-sclerosis
hardening
hardening and narrowing of arteries by build-up of cholesterol plaque
atherosclerosis
spasm of chest pain due to a decrease in blood to the myocardium
angina pectoris
blockage of a coronary artery resulting in death of the surrounding tissue
myocardial infarction (MI) or heart attack
___ ___ ___ is a disease where the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's need for
___ and nutrients. ___ retain body fluid
congestive heart failure, oxygen, kidneys, swelling
endo
in / within
cardi-
heart
-itis
inflammation
inflammation of the lining or valves of the heart caused by bacteria
bacterial endocarditis
valve that does not function properly may allow blood to flow back into the heart chamber from
where it came
heart murmur