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Diseases and Disorders
Objective 11
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Anatomy
12th Grade
03/24/2010

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Term
Coronary Occlusion
Definition
Blockage of coronary artery from build-up of plague.
Term
Myocardial Infarction
Definition
Some of heart muscle dies caused by a blockage.
Term
Angina Pectoris
Definition
Results from lack of oxygen but may not cause damage
Term
Aneurysm
Definition
Ballooning or pouch formation in the wall of blood vessels: gets weak and ruptures.
Term
Most common site for an aneurysm?
Definition
Aortic
Term
Endocarditis
Definition
Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart, caused by bacteria/virus
Term
Pericarditis
Definition
Inflammation or pericardial sac caused by bacteria/virus.
Term
Arteriosclerosis
Definition
Hardening of arteries.
Term
Atherosclerosis
Definition
Build up of plague in the arteries
Term
Valvular Stenosis
Definition
One of the heart valves narrows and harder to get blood through.
Term
Murmur
Definition
Abnormal heart sound.
Term
Murmurs are classified by:
Definition
Sound
Intensity
Location
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