EKG MEDICAL TERM 1

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What is the medical term meaning relation to the heart and lungs?

Back

Cardiopulmonary

Front

What does cardiovalvulotomy mean?

Back

Surgical opening or excision of part of a heart valve.

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What is the medical term for pain in the heart?

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Cardialgia.

Front

What does ischemia refer to?

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Lack of blood supply.

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What is the abbreviation for fasting?

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NPO.

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What is the medical term for the study of the heart?

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Cardiology.

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What does the term 'myocardial' refer to?

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Relating to the muscular tissue of the heart.

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What is the medical term for inflammation of the heart muscle?

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Myocarditis.

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What does 'arrhythmia' mean?

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An irregular heartbeat.

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What is the term for a heart attack?

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Myocardial infarction.