134157236 | congenital heart disease | defects of the heart to which a person is born. | |
134157237 | non-rheumatic aortic stenosis | an abnormal caused by a defective two valved aortic valve. | |
134157238 | mitral valve prolapse | backflow of blood through mitral valve leaflets. | |
134157239 | Rheumatic fever | a heart defect that results following hypersensitivity immune reaction. | |
134157240 | cardiac arrest | asystole | |
134157241 | myocardial infarction | a heart attack that is not asystole | |
134157242 | angina pectoris | temporary chest or left arm discomfort caused by deficiency of blood flow to the heart. | |
134157243 | Troponin I | enzyme in heart muscle that increases following a myocardial infarction. | |
134157244 | arrhythmia | abnormal heart rhythm. | |
134157245 | Pericarditis | accumulation of fluid in the pericardial sac. | |
134157246 | ventricular aneurysm | outward bulging of an infarct that prevents proficient contraction of the left ventricle. | |
134157247 | Streptokinase | thrombus dissolving drug. | |
134157248 | electrocardiogram | a measurement of electrical transmissions associated with heart contractions. | |
134157249 | pacemakers | surgical implants for persons with heart blocks. | |
134157250 | Arteriosclerosis | narrowing of the arteries. |
Cardiovascular System Disease Flashcards
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