Cardiac Disorders Review

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What is angina pectoris?

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A temporary, mild reduction in blood supply to the myocardium that causes chest pain.

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What is bradycardia?

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A heart rate under 60 beats per minute.

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What is cardiac tamponade?

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A condition where the heart's ability to pump is inhibited by excessive inflammation around the heart within the pericardial cavity.

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What is pericarditis?

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Inflammation within the pericardial cavity.

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What is mitral regurgitation?

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The backflow of blood from the left ventricle into the left atrium during ventricular systole.

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What is myocardial infarction?

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A condition commonly known as a heart attack, where blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle.

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What is congestive heart failure?

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A chronic condition where the heart is unable to pump sufficiently to maintain blood flow to meet the body's needs.

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What is atrial fibrillation?

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An irregular and often rapid heart rate that can lead to blood clots, stroke, and other heart-related complications.

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What is atherosclerosis?

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A condition characterized by the buildup of fatty deposits (plaques) in the arteries, leading to reduced blood flow.

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What is coronary artery disease?

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A disease caused by the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscle.