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sometimes called cardiac compromise, is a blanket term that refers to any time the
not getting enough oxygen
acute coronary syndrome (acs)
a decrease in certain elements of the blood, especially red cells and hemoglobin
anemia
PR
pain in the chest occurring when blood supply to the heart is reduced and a portion
of the heart is not receiving enough oxygen
angina pectoris
O
FD
a condition in which the heart ceased generating electrical impulses, commonly
called flatline
asystole
O
term used for the valves that are located between the atrium and ventricle,
specifically the tricuspid and mitral valve
C
atrioventricular valves
normal heartbeat and circulation of blood have completely stopped
cardiac arrest
study of the heart
cardiology
, actions taken to revive a person by keeping the person's heart and lungs working
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
vessels that supply the myocardium
coronary arteries
diseases that affect the arteries of the heart
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
PR
the presence of thrombus in a vein, usually a deep vein of the lower limbs
deep vein thrombosis
O
FD
a swelling resulting from build up of fluid in the body tissues
edema
O
major artery that supplies blood to the lower extremities
femoral artery
C
Inability of the body to adequately circulate blood to the body's cells to supply them
with oxygen and nutrients
hypo-perfusion
low fluid/ blood volume
hypovolemia