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Chapter 6: Cardiovascular System
3. Ismael has a heart condition that results in lung congestion and dyspnea. The medical term for this condition is . 4. Victor was treated with an anticoagulant medication called heparin because of a blood clot in a deep vein of his legs. This condition is known as . 5. Cristobalina has bulging, distended veins in her legs. This condition is known as .
6.
is a group of disorders generally defined as a
Learning Tip Play charades or a Pictionary- type game with a study group or study buddy to act out or draw clues for each of the following procedures as your partners guess which one you are demonstrating. It is okay to be silly, laugh, and have fun. In fact, the more fun you have, the better you will remember the procedures.
reduction in the mass of circulating red blood cells.
7. Mai is suffering from
, which is chest pain and
usually a symptom of heart disease.
8.
is a group of conditions in which the heart
muscle has deteriorated and functions less effectively.
9. Harold has vegetation growing on the inner lining of his heart. The doctor says this is probably caused by . 10. An acute or chronic condition in which the fibrous membrane surrounding the heart becomes inflamed is called .
IN A FLASH! Go to FADavis.com to print out the Pathology Term Flash Cards for Chapter 6 and run through them at least three times before you continue.
Visit the Medical Language Lab at medicallanguagelab.com to complete the learning activities for the cardiovascular system.
Procedures and Pharmacology
This section lists common tests, procedures, and medications available to health-care professionals to diagnose and treat cardiovascular diseases and disorders. Note how many procedures involve delivering an electrical charge to the patient!
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