GGated blood pool scan- a nuclear scan which shows heart wall movements and measures thequantity of blood expelled with each heartbeat, just after the patient has walked on a treadmill orridden on a stationary bikeGuide wire- a small, bendable wire that is threaded through an artery; it helps doctors position acatheter so they can perform angioplasty or stent procedures. The guide wire is small enough that itcan be inserted into the vessel through a needle, but it is also stiff enough to be threaded "up" thearteryHHeart attack- also called myocardial infarction; damage to the heart muscle due to insufficient bloodsupplyHeart block- interrupted electrical impulse to heart musclesHeart-lung machine- a machine that performs for the heart during open heart surgery.Heart valve prolapse- a condition of the heart valve in which it is partially open when it should beclosedHigh blood pressure- blood pressure that is above the normal rangeHigh density lipoprotein(HDL) - the "good" cholesterol that promotes breakdown and removal fromthe body of cholesterolHolter monitor- A small recording monitor that is generally worn for 24-48 hours during normalactivity and continuously records the heart’s rhythmsHypertension- high blood pressureHypertrophy obstructive cardiomyopathy(HOCM) - a bulge in the ventricle that causes impededblood flowHypoxia- abnormal oxygen content in the organs and tissues of the bodyIInferior vena cava- the large blood vessel (vein) that returns blood from the legs and abdomen to theheartInotropic medications- medications that increase strength of the contractions in the heartIntravascular echocardiography- echocardiography and cardiac catheterizationIschemia- decreased flow of oxygenated blood to an organ due to obstruction in an arteryIschemic heart disease- coronary artery disease or coronary heart disease caused by narrowing ofthe coronary arteries and decreased blood flow to the heart137 |P a g e
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JJugular veins- veins that carry blood from the head back to the heartLLipid- a fatty substance in the bloodLipoproteins- transporters of fatty substances in the bloodLow density lipoprotein(LDL) - the primary protein in the blood that carries cholesterolMMitral valve- the valve that controls blood flow between the left atrium and left ventricle in the heartMitral valve prolapse- a bulge in the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart thatcauses backward flow of blood into the atriumMonounsaturated fats- dietary fats, such as olive oil or canola oil, that don't seem to have any effecton blood cholesterolMurmur- a blowing or rasping sound heard while listening to the heart that may or may not indicateproblems within the heart or circulatory systemmyocardial infarction(heart attack) - occurs when one of more regions of the heart muscleexperience a severe or prolonged decrease in oxygen supply caused by a blocked blood flow to theheart muscleMyocardial ischemia- insufficient blood flow to part of the heartMyocardium- the muscle wall of the heartNNitroglycerin- a medication used to relax or dilate arteries; often given to individuals who sufferfrom anginaOOccluded artery- an artery that is narrowed by plaque that impedes blood flowOpen heart surgery- surgery that involves opening the chest and heart while a heart-lung machine
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