Medical Terminology in Cardiovascular System Quiz

Challenge yourself with questions about heart health, blood vessels, and cardiovascular conditions. Test your understanding of ECG, hypertension, CABG, and more!

#1

Which term refers to the medical specialty that focuses on the heart and blood vessels?

Dermatology
Cardiology
Orthopedics
Ophthalmology
#2

Which valve separates the left atrium from the left ventricle in the heart?

Tricuspid valve
Aortic valve
Mitral valve
Pulmonary valve
#3

What does the term 'Hypertension' commonly refer to in cardiovascular health?

Low blood pressure
High blood pressure
Irregular heart rate
Atherosclerosis
#4

In cardiovascular terms, what does 'CABG' stand for?

Cardiac Arrhythmia By Gene
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Carotid Artery Blood Gas
Cardiopulmonary Arterial Blood Gas
#5

What is the medical term for the condition in which the heart's electrical impulses are disorganized, leading to an irregular heartbeat?

Arrhythmia
Aneurysm
Cardiac arrest
Tachycardia
#6

What does the abbreviation 'ECG' stand for in the context of cardiovascular medicine?

Electrocardiogram
Endocardial Cushion Growth
Echocardiogram
Epicardial Conduction Grading
#7

Which blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body?

Veins
Arteries
Capillaries
Venules
#8

What is the term for the medical procedure that involves threading a catheter into the heart to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions?

Angioplasty
Electrophysiology study
Cardiac catheterization
Coronary artery bypass grafting
#9

Which term refers to the upper chambers of the heart?

Ventricles
Atria
Septum
Coronaries
#10

Which of the following is a congenital heart defect where there is an abnormal opening between the heart's upper chambers?

Atrial fibrillation
Ventricular septal defect
Patent ductus arteriosus
Aortic stenosis
#11

What is the medical term for the inflammation of the heart muscle?

Cardiomyopathy
Pericarditis
Myocarditis
Endocarditis
#12

Which condition is characterized by the accumulation of fatty deposits on the inner walls of arteries?

Atherosclerosis
Hemophilia
Leukemia
Thrombocytopenia
#13

What is the term for the condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood effectively, leading to inadequate circulation?

Arrhythmia
Heart failure
Myocardial infarction
Aneurysm
#14

What is the term for a rapid, irregular heartbeat that can lead to stroke and other heart-related complications?

Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Arrhythmia
Palpitations
#15

What is the term for the medical condition characterized by the formation of blood clots within a blood vessel?

Thrombosis
Embolism
Ischemia
Hemorrhage

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