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This is a weakening in the wall of an artery, resulting in a balloon-like protrusion
aneurysm
What is the term for a thrombus that travels to another part of the body?
embolus
What root means clot?
thromb/o
What is a hemangioma?
tumor of blood vessels
Define: systole
contraction of the heart
Define: oximeter
instrument used to measure oxygen
Define: electrocardiogram
recording of the electrical activity of the heart
Define: NSR
normal sinus rhythm
Define: PVC
premature ventricular contraction
Define: CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
Define: CAD
coronary artery disease
Define: AED
automated external defibrillator
What condition occurs when the ventricles do not beat, but only quiver uselessly?
ventricular fibrillation
What medical term means heart attack?
myocardial infarction
What medical term means "excessive fat in the blood"?
hyperlipidemia
What medical term means "abnormal hardening of fatty plaque"?
atherosclerosis
