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Cardiovascular disease (CVD)
Disease related to the heart and blood vessels
-The leading cause of death in the United States
Coronary artery disease (CAD)
Narrowing of the arteries of the heart, causing a reduction of blood flow.
-One/Three American Adults will have thisMyocar
Myocardial infarction (MI)
The blockage of one or more of the coronary arteries causing lack of oxygen to the heart and death of the muscle tissue.
Electrocardiograph
An instrument used to record the electrical activity of the heart.
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
A tracing of the heart's electrical activity recorded by an electrocardiograph
Healthcare Provider
Physician or other healthcare practitioner
Code Blue
Medical emergency that requires assistance immediately
Stat
Immediately
Event monitor
A battery-powered portable device that records the heart's electrical when symptoms are present
Defibrillator
A device that produces and sends electrical shock to the heart in an attempt to correct the electrical pattern of the heart.
Automatic external defibrillator (AED)
Portable device that recognizes abnormal rhythm and determines if the rhythm is considered a "shockable rhythm."
Dysrhythmia
Abnormal heartbeat
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
The provision of ventilations and chest compressions for a person who shows no signs of breathing or having a heartbeat.
Telemedicine
A monitoring system in which ECG tracings are communicated from a patient outside a medical facility to the physician via a telephone or digital system
Electrocardiograph (ECG) Technician
An individual who has the technical knowledge and skills to record an ECG and prepare it for the physician
ECG monitor (telemetry) technician
An individual who has the technical knowledge and skills to view and evaluate the electrical tracings of patients' hearts on an oscilloscope and, when necessary, alert the appropriate healthcare professional to treat abnormalities.
Cardiovascular Technologist
An individual who has advanced skills and can assist physicians with invasive cardiovascular diagnostic tests, and procedures, such as an angioplasty or cardiac device implants.
Law
Rules of conduct are enforced by a controlling authority such as the government.
Ethics
Standards of behavior and concepts of right and wrong.
Medical professional liability
Legal responsibility of healthcare professionals for their performance
Slander
Making derogatory remarks about someone that jeopardizes his or her reputation or means of livelihood; is both illegal and unethical
Libel
Writing defamatory words about someone; this is both illegal and unethical
Standard Precautions
Procedures, used with all patients, which are designed to prevent the spread of infection such as washing hands
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Devices such as gloves, gowns, face masks or shields and eye protection designed to protect a healthcare worker from sources of infection
Filtering Facepiece respiratory (FFR)
Specialized PPE mask to be worn when caring for patients with or with the potential for respiratory illnesses or contagious diseases.
Isolation Precautions
The second level of steps taken to prevent the spread of infection; used when a specific infection is known or suspected.
Vital Signs
Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pain assessment.
Cardiac Output
The volume of blood the heart pumps each minute
Systolic Blood Pressure
The blood pressure is measured when the left ventricle of the heart contracts; the number corresponds with the first Korotkoff sound heard when performing an auscultated blood pressure.
Diastolic Blood Pressure
The blood pressure is measured when the heart relaxes, representing the minimum amount of pressure exerted against the vessel walls at all times; the number corresponding to the last Korotkoff sound heard when performing an auscultated blood pressure.
Hypertension
High blood pressure
Hypotension
A lower-than-normal blood pressure can cause a reduction of blood flow to vital organs
Tilt table test
A test to determine whether a change in a patient's blood pressure or heart rate due to a change of position is causing symptoms of lightheadedness or fainting.
Sphygmomanometer
Blood pressure cuff
Auscultated blood pressure
Blood pressure determined while listening with a stethoscope
