Question 1. Define the abbreviation CAD.

Question 2. Define the abbreviation EKG or ECG.

Question 3. Define the abbreviation a-fib.

Question 4. Define the abbreviation MI.

Question 5. Define the abbreviation VF.

Question 6. The systemic condition often associated with severe infections caused by the presence of bacteria in the blood is known as_____________________________.

Question 7. A/An __________________________reduces the workload of the heart by slowing the rate of the heartbeat.

Question 8. The blood disorder characterized by anemia in which the red blood cells are larger than normal is known as ____________________________anemia.

Question 9. A/An ____________________________is administered to lower high blood pressure.
 
Question 10. A bacterial infection of the lining or valves of the heart is known as bacterial_______________________________.

Question 11. Plasma with the clotting proteins removed is known as____________________________.

Question 12. Having an abnormally small number of platelets in the circulating blood is known as________________________________.

Question 13. The surgical removal of the lining of a portion of a clogged carotid artery leading to the brain is known as a/an__________________________________.
 
Question 14. The abnormal protrusion of a heart valve that results In the inability of the valve to close completely is known as a/an_______________________________________.

Question 15. The medication _______________________________is prescribed to prevent or relieve the pain of angina by dilating the blood vessels to the heart.
 
Question 16. Alberta Fleetwood has a/an____________________________. This condition is a benign tumor made up of newly formed blood vessels.

Question 17. After his surgery, Ramon Martinez developed a deep vein __________________________in his leg.

Question 18. During her pregnancy, Polly Olson suffered from abnormally swollen veins in her legs. The medical term for this condition is _______________________________veins.

Question 19. Thomas Wilkerson suffers from episodes of severe chest pain due to inadequate blood flow to the myocardium. This is a condition is known as_______________________________.

Question 20. When Mr. Klein stands up too quickly, his blood pressure drops. His physician describes this as postural or _________________.
 
Question 21. Juanita Gomez was diagnosed as having_____________________________. This bone marrow disorder is characterized by the insufficient production of one or more types of blood cells.

Question 22. Dr. Lawson read her patient's _____________________________. This diagnostic record is also known as an ECG or EKG.

Question 23. Jason Turner suffered from cardiac arrest. The paramedics arrived promptly and saved his life by using______________________________________(CPR).

Question 24. Darlene Nolan was diagnosed as having a deep vein thrombosis. Her doctor immediately prescribed a/an_____________________________ to cause the thrombus to dissolve.

Question 25. Hamilton Edwards Sr. suffers from _______________________________(IHD). This is a group of cardiac disabilities resulting from an insufficient supply of oxygenated blood to the heart.

Question 26. Inflammation of an artery or arteries is known as ___________________________________.

Question 27. The surgical removal of a portion of a blood vessel is a/an ____________________________.

Question 28. The abnormal narrowing of the lumen of a vein is known as___________________________.

Question 29. The surgical removal of a portion of the tissue surrounding the heart is a/an ______________________.

Question 30. To surgically suture the wall of the heart is a/an_____________________________.

Question 31. Rupture of a vein is known as _____________________________________.

Question 32. The suture repair of any vessel, especially a blood vessel, is a/an__________________________.

Question 33. Rupture of the heart is known as ___________________________________.

Question 34. To suture the tissue surrounding the heart is a/an _______________________________.

Question 35. The tissue death of the walls of the blood vessels is known as____________________________.