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Chapter 5 Part 3 Vocab -Ada Stokes

Chapter 5 Part 3 Vocab -Ada Stokes

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10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

  1. 1. aplastic anemia

Back

a rare but serious blood condition that occurs when your bone marrow cannot make enough new blood cells for your body to work normally.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

  1. 2. Atherectomy

Back

Atherectomy is a minimally invasive procedure healthcare providers use to remove plaque buildup and open narrow or blocked arteries. The procedure helps restore healthy blood flow and relieves symptoms of peripheral artery disease (PAD).

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

  1. 3. atherosclerosis

Back

the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

  1. 4. cardiomyopathy

Back

Cardiomyopathy causes the heart to lose its ability to pump blood well. In some cases, the heart rhythm also becomes disturbed. This leads to arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats).

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

  1. 5. carotid endarterectomy

Back

a surgical procedure to remove a build-up of fatty deposits (plaque), which cause narrowing of a carotid artery.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

  1. 6. embolus

Back

anything that moves through the blood vessels until it reaches a vessel that is too small to let it pass.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

  1. 7. endocarditis

Back

inflammation of the inside lining of the heart chambers and heart valves.

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