Cardiovascular System Terminology and Coding Quiz

Liver is not part of the cardiovascular system, it's part of the digestive system.

Hypertension refers to high blood pressure, a common cardiovascular condition.

The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs before pumping it into the left ventricle.

Arrhythmia refers to irregular heart rhythms caused by improper coordination of electrical impulses.

The aorta is the main artery that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body.

Diastole is the relaxation phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart chambers fill with blood.

Carotid valve is not a valve of the heart; it's a term used for arteries in the neck.

Atherosclerosis is the condition where fatty deposits accumulate in artery walls.

I25.10 is the ICD-10 code for myocardial infarction.

'I' in ICD-10-CM stands for 'International', indicating its global use.

Automaticity refers to the heart's ability to generate electrical impulses independently.

High HDL cholesterol is considered beneficial for heart health, not a risk factor.

Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot within a blood vessel.

Tachycardia refers to a rapid heart rate, often exceeding the normal resting rate.

I50.9 is the ICD-10 code for congestive heart failure.

PCI stands for percutaneous coronary intervention, a procedure to open blocked coronary arteries.

Leg pain with walking is a common symptom of PAD due to reduced blood flow to the legs.

Dysrhythmia refers to irregular heart rhythms, which can be rapid or irregular.

CABG stands for coronary artery bypass grafting, a procedure to restore blood flow to the heart.

Dyspnea is a symptom of cardiovascular or respiratory issues, characterized by difficulty breathing.

Angina, or chest pain, is a common symptom of aortic stenosis.

93000 is the CPT code for a cardiac stress test using treadmill exercise.

CAD stands for coronary artery disease, a condition involving the narrowing or blockage of coronary arteries.

Atherosclerosis is the buildup of plaque in arteries, causing them to narrow and impede blood flow.

Angioplasty is a procedure to widen blocked or narrowed coronary arteries using a catheter.