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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Angiocardiography | imaging of the heart and associated structures |
| angiocarditis | inflammation of the heart and blood vessels |
| angioplasty | surgical repair of a vessel |
| arrythmia | irregular heart beat |
| arteriosclerosis | hardening of arteries |
| atherosclerosis | condition in which fatty deposits build up on the inner walls of the arteries |
| atrioventricular | Pertaining to the atrium and the ventricle |
| bicuspid | having two cusps or points |
| bardycardia | slow heart rate |
| cardiac | pertaining to the heart |
| caridiocentesis | surgical puncture into the heart |
| cardiologist | heart specialist |
| cardiology | study of the heart |
| cardiomegaly | Enlargement of the heart |
| cardiopulmonary | Pertaining to the heart and lungs |
| cardiovascular | pertaining to the heart |
| cyanosis | A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes |
| electrocardiograph | instrument used to record the electrical activity of the heart |
| endocarditis | inflammation of the lining of the heart |
| endocardium | inner lining of the heart |
| hypertension | high blood pressure |
| hypotension | low blood pressure |
| ischmeia | reduced blood supply |
| myocardial | Heart muscle, especially referring to the ventricles |
| myocarditis | inflammation of the myocardium (the muscular tissue of the heart) |
| pericarditis | inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart |
| phlebotomy | incision of a vein |
| sinoatrial | Mass of tissue in the heart where the heartbeat orginates |
| sphygmomanometer | instrument to measure blood pressure |
| stethescope | insrument used to listen to the heart beat is call |
| tachycardia | Fast heart rate |
| thrombosis | Having an abnormal blood clot |
| tricuspid | having three points |
| vasospasm | spasm of a blood vessel |
| ventricular | pertaining to one of the chambers of the heart |
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