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Module 203 Terminology
Unit Three
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Health Care
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09/14/2008
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bradycardia
 Definition
heart rate under 60 bpm
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atherosclerosis
 Definition
build up of fatty substances in arteries
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cardiomegaly
 Definition
enlargement of the heart
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hypercholesterolemia
 Definition
high blood cholesterol
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endocardium
 Definition
inner layer of the heart
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tachycardia
 Definition
heart rate over 100 bpm
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pericardiocentesis
 Definition
removal of fluid from the pericardium
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ischemia
 Definition
holding back of blood
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ectopic
 Definition
heartbeat outside regular rate and rhythm
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asystole
 Definition
without heart contraction (flat line)
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varicose
 Definition
pertaining to a twisted or swollen vein
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erythrocytes
 Definition
red blood cells
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vasoconstriction
 Definition
constriction of a blood vessel
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cardiologist
 Definition
heart specialist
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hypertrophy
 Definition
increased growth
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MI
 Definition
myocardial infarction
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EKG; ECG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
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HTN
 Definition
hypertension
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CABG
 Definition
coronary artery bypass graft
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V Tach
 Definition
ventricular tachycardia
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PVC
 Definition
premature ventricular contractions
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CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
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CAD
 Definition
coronary artery disease
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HDL
 Definition
high density lipoprotein
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LDL
 Definition
low density lipoprotein
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Lasix
 Definition
a diuretic for hypertension
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Lopressor
 Definition
a beta blocker for hypertension, congestive heart failure, and angina pectoris
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Lotensin
 Definition
an ace inhibitor for hypertension
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Verapamil
 Definition
a calcium channel blocker for angina pectoris and atrial flutter
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Nitroglycerin
 Definition
a nitrate for anti anginal
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