chp 11 (F) back of book
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 endocarditis | inflammation of the inner lining of the heart |
| flutter | rapid but regular atrial or ventricular contractions |
| atrial septal defect | small hole between the upper heart chambers ; congenital anomaly |
| mitral valve prolapse | improper closure of the valve between the left atrium and ventricle during systole |
| coronary artery disease | bloackage of the arteries surrounding the heart leading to ischemia |
| hypertensive heart disease | high blood pressure affecting the heart |
| fibrillation | rapid, random, ineffectual, and irregular contractions of the heart |
| pericarditis | inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart |
| congestive heart failure | inability of the heart to pump its required amount of blood |
| tetralogy of fallot | congenital malformation involving four seperate heart defects |
| coarctation of the aorta | congenital narrowing of the large artery leading from the heart |
| patent ductus arteriosus | a duct between the aorta and the pulmonary artery, which normally closes soon after birth, remains open |
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