Cardio

Artery

A blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body

Systole

When the heart pumps blood

Diastole

When the heart relaxes

Sinoatrial (SA) Node

generates an electrical signal which causes the atrium to contract

Atrioventricular (AV) Node

Electrical relay station between the upper and lower chambers of the heart

Heart Rate

The number of times the heart beats, usually per minute

Blood Pressure

The amount of pressure within your arteries that causes blood to move

Constriction

Getting narrower

Dilation

Getting wider

Hypertension

High blood pressure usually caused by genetics, inactivity, SODIUM!

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors

Helps relax veins and arteries, lowering blood pressure

Calcium Channel Blockers

Stops calcium from entering the heart, helping lower high blood pressure

Cardiac Arrhythmia

The problem with your heart rhythm and the way it beats

Tachycardia

When your heart beats too fast

Angina Pectoris

Chest pain

Myocardial Infarction

Heart attack

Cholesterol

Wax type of substance in blood

Thrombin

Plays a role in homeostasis and regulating blood

Thrombi

Helps blood clots form

Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident)

When blood supply to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel bursts