Medical Terminology and Cardiovascular Procedures Quiz

Cardiomegaly refers to an enlarged heart.

Angioplasty is a procedure to treat narrowed or blocked arteries, not to diagnose cardiovascular conditions.

Chest pain or discomfort is a common symptom of myocardial infarction (heart attack).

Pericarditis refers to inflammation of the pericardium, the outer lining of the heart.

The upper chambers of the heart are called atria.

Atherosclerosis involves narrowing and hardening of the arteries due to plaque buildup.

Hypertension refers to high blood pressure.

A stent is a thin, flexible tube inserted into a blood vessel to keep it open.

Atherosclerosis is the medical term for hardening of the arteries.

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a surgical procedure to treat coronary artery disease by improving blood flow to the heart muscle.

Angiography is a medical imaging technique used to visualize blood vessels.

An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is used to deliver an electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm.

Atherectomy is a surgical procedure to remove plaque buildup from the inner walls of arteries.

Cardioversion is a procedure used to treat abnormal heart rhythms by delivering electrical energy to the heart.

Cardiac arrest is the sudden cessation of heartbeat and cardiac function, leading to loss of consciousness and absence of pulse.

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the heart and blood vessels.

Fibrillation is a rapid and irregular heart rhythm that can lead to ineffective pumping of blood.

Cardiac catheterization is a procedure used to visualize the coronary arteries by injecting a contrast dye.

Valvuloplasty is the surgical repair of a heart valve.

Cardiac tamponade is a condition characterized by a buildup of fluid around the heart, causing compression of the heart.

Endarterectomy is a procedure to open narrowed or blocked blood vessels that supply blood to the legs.

Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital heart defect characterized by a hole between the heart's upper chambers.

Atrial fibrillation is the medical condition where there is an irregular and rapid heart rate, often leading to palpitations and weakness.

Carotid endarterectomy is a procedure to remove plaque from the carotid arteries to restore proper blood flow to the brain.

A defibrillator is used to restore normal heart rhythm by delivering an electric shock during cardiovascular procedures.