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aneurysm
localized abnormal dilation of a vessel
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angina
chest pain caused by obstruction or spasms of the coronary arteries
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arrhythmia
irregularity in heart rate
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fibrillation
abnormally rapid, uncoordinated quivering of the myocardium that can affect the atria or ventricles
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heart block
interference with the normal transmission of electrical impulses from the sinoatrial node to the purkinje fibers
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bruit, murmur
soft, blowing sound heard on auscultation
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cardiomyopathy
disease or weakening of heart muscle that diminishes cardiac function
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coarctation
narrowing of a vessel, especially the aorta
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palpitation
a rapid and irregular heart beat
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syncope
partial or complete loss of consciousness
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holter monitor test
procedure that uses a small, portable system to record and stor electrical activity of the heart
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stress test
ecg taken under controlled exercise stress conditions
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cardiac biomakers
blood test that measures the presence an amount of several substances released by the heart when it is damaged
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doppler us
ultrasonography used to assess the direction and speed of blood flow
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carotid artery us
ultrasound procedure that determines blood flow problems
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cardiac catheterization
passage of a catheter into the heart through a vein or artery to provide evaluation of the heart
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percutaneous transluminal coronary angiolasty
involves insertion of a balloon catheter through the artery to the site of stenosis
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coronary artery bypass graft
graft to bypass blocked area of artery and restore blood supply to the heart muscle
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defibrillation
restart the heart by delivering high voltage electrical current
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cardioversion
defibrillation technique using low energy shocks to reset the rhythm back to its normal pattern
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