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Cardiac Catheterization - ANSWER Procedure to visualize heart's blood vessels.
Glipizide - ANSWER Oral medication for type 2 diabetes management.
Acute Kidney Injury - ANSWER Sudden decline in kidney function.
Electrocardiogram (ECG) - ANSWER Test to measure heart's electrical activity.
Cardiac Monitor Alarm - ANSWER Alerts for abnormal heart rhythms or status.
Cardioversion - ANSWER Restoration of normal heart rhythm using electricity.
Automatic Internal Cardioverter-Defibrillator - ANSWER Device that detects and
corrects arrhythmias.
Sinus Tachycardia - ANSWER Heart rate exceeding 100 beats per minute.
Aortoiliac Bypass Graft - ANSWER Surgical procedure to restore blood flow.
Pericardiocentesis - ANSWER Procedure to remove fluid from pericardial space.
Variant Angina - ANSWER Chest pain due to coronary artery spasm.
Cardiac Tamponade - ANSWER Compression of heart due to fluid accumulation.
Arterial Ischemic Leg Ulcer - ANSWER Wound due to insufficient blood flow to legs.
Hypertension Management - ANSWER Avoid high-sodium foods to control blood
pressure.
Raynaud's Disease - ANSWER Condition causing reduced blood flow to extremities.
Varicose Veins - ANSWER Enlarged veins due to poor blood flow.
Troponin T Assay - ANSWER Blood test for diagnosing myocardial infarction.
Atrial Fibrillation - ANSWER Irregular heart rhythm with rapid rate.
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) - ANSWER Test indicating kidney function and hydration
status.
Serum Creatinine Level - ANSWER Indicator of kidney function, normal is 0.6-1.2
mg/dL.
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PR Interval - ANSWER Time from atrial depolarization to ventricular depolarization.
QRS Complex - ANSWER Represents ventricular depolarization on ECG.
Hypovolemia - ANSWER Decreased blood volume in the body.
Muffled Heart Sounds - ANSWER Indicates possible cardiac tamponade presence.
Oxygen Flow Rate - ANSWER Amount of oxygen delivered to a patient.
Level of Consciousness - ANSWER Assessment of a patient's awareness and
responsiveness.
Nausea - ANSWER Feeling of needing to vomit, often associated with cardiac
issues.
Atrial Kick - ANSWER Contraction of atria aiding ventricular filling.
Left-Sided Heart Failure - ANSWER Condition causing pulmonary congestion and
reduced cardiac output.
Angina Pectoris - ANSWER Chest pain due to reduced blood flow to heart.
Leg Ulcer Assessment - ANSWER Evaluation of ulcer characteristics to determine
type.
Arterial Ulcer - ANSWER Ulcer with pale base, cool surrounding tissue due to
ischemia.
Venous Stasis Ulcer - ANSWER Ulcer with dark red base, caused by venous
congestion.
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - ANSWER Blood clot in deep veins, often in legs.
Sclerotherapy - ANSWER Treatment involving injection to close varicose veins.
Angioplasty - ANSWER Procedure to open narrowed coronary arteries.
Myocardial Infarction (MI) - ANSWER Heart attack due to blocked blood supply.
Dietary Restrictions in Heart Failure - ANSWER Limit sodium and fluid intake to
manage symptoms.
Hyperlipidemia - ANSWER High levels of lipids in blood, risk factor for CAD.