Pathology Module 3 Study Flashcard

Front

What system controls the heart rate?

Back

Autonomic nervous system

Front

What is the term for the death of myocardial cells caused by a lack of blood supply?

Back

Myocardial Infarction

Front

What is the double-layered sac protecting the heart called?

Back

Pericardium

Front

Where is the mitral (bicuspid) valve located?

Back

Between the left atrium and ventricle

Front

What is the most common left-to-right shunt in congenital cardiac lesions?

Back

Atrial septal defect

Front

What is the inability of the heart to propel blood at a rate and volume sufficient to provide an adequate supply to the tissues called?

Back

Congestive heart failure

Front

Which of the following is a simple measurement made on a PA chest radiograph to evaluate the size of the heart? Cardiothoracic ratio (C/T ratio), Pulmonary venous pressure, Aortic dissection, Mitral insufficiency

Back

Cardiothoracic ratio (C/T ratio)

Front

What is the most common cause of pulmonary edema?

Back

Elevation of the pulmonary venous pressure

Front

Traumatic aortic rupture is a potentially fatal complication of closed chest trauma. Which of the following is NOT a cause of this condition?
Rapid deceleration,
Blast,
Compression,
Stasis

Back

Stasis

Front

What does infective endocarditis refer to?

Back

Development of nodules or vegetations on heart valves caused by deposits of bacteria or fungi