Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Medical Terminology Quiz

Myocarditis is the inflammation of the heart muscle.

COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Atherosclerosis refers to the narrowing and hardening of the arteries.

Regular exercise is NOT a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Myocardial infarction is a medical term for a heart attack.

Endarterectomy is the surgical removal of plaque from an artery.

Dyspnea commonly refers to difficulty breathing.

Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure.

Chest pain is a common symptom of pulmonary embolism.

Coughing up blood is a common symptom of COPD.

Heart failure is characterized by the inability of the heart to pump enough blood.

Arrhythmia refers to an irregular heart rhythm.

Deep vein thrombosis is characterized by the formation of a blood clot in the deep veins of the legs.

Cyanosis commonly refers to bluish discoloration of the skin.

Atrial fibrillation is a condition characterized by a rapid heartbeat originating in the atria.