The Cardiovascular System | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

What is an AICD?

An implanted pacemaker which has capabilities to defibrillate lethal arrhythmias

Causes of anemia can include (2)

Malabsorption of B12, decreased iron, hemorrhaging

What is an emergency finding that may indicate a Myocardial Infarction?

Chest pain, radiating down left arm, jaw pain, sob, nausea

What is phlebitis?

Inflammation of the vein

Condition in the condition that results from a decrease in the quantity and or quality of RBCs

Anemia

Three signs/symptoms of Congestive heart failure

Hemoptysis, cough, dyspnea, orthopnea, ascites, neck vein swelling, ascites, fatigue.

Other word for heart attack

Myocardial infarction

Other word for high blood pressure

Hypertension

Temporary interruption in blood flow to part of the brain, may display stroke signs/symptoms

Transient ischemic attack (TIA)

The bottom, semi-pointed part of the heart is called the

Apex

What are the arteries that provide the heart with its own blood supply called?

Coronary arteries

Large, main artery that carries oxygen rich blood OUT of the heart for distribution to cells, organs, tissues

Aorta

What is the name of the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle?

Bicuspid

What is the name of the valve between the Right atrium and right ventricle?

Tricuspid

The large, thin walled blood vessels that receive deoxygenated blood from the body, to begin the cardiac cycle

Superior and Inferior Vena Cava

What is the name of the left lower chamber of the heart?

Left Ventricle

The name of the right upper chamber of the heart?

Right Atrium

The thin, 2 layered membranous covering of the heart

Pericardium

What part of the blood is important when considering clotting?

Thrombocytes!

Which cells are a part of our immune system, fighting infection as needed?

White blood cells (Leukocytes)

Which cells are instrumental in delivery of oxygen throughout the body's tissues and organs?

Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes)