Cardiovascular Pathology

Which pathology is defined as a reduction in the mass of circulating red blood cells?

• embolus

• anemia

• angina

• atherosclerosis

The picture of the distended vein in the leg is an example of which pathology?

• coronary artery disease (CAD)

• deep-vein thrombosis (DVT)

• varicose veins

• bruit

Which syndrome has inadequate perfusion as a result of hypotension or low blood pressure?

What is the correct definition for myocarditis?

• condition in which the middle layer of the heart wall becomes inflamed

• condition in which the fibrous membrane surrounding the heart becomes inflamed

• blowing or swishing sound in the heart

• infection of the inner lining of the heart

Pericarditis is an infection of the inner lining of the heart. Endocarditis is condition in which the fibrous membrane surrounding the heart becomes inflamed

• True

• False

What is the medical term for heart attack?

Which condition is a blowing or swishing sound in the heart due to backflow through a leaky valve?

• mitral stenosis

• mitral regurgitation

• fibrillation

• murmur

This picture shows a bulging of part of a vessel wall which is known as an

Which term is known for heart pain or other discomfort felt in the chest, shoulders, arms, jaw, or neck

Hypertension means your blood pressure is higher than what systolic and diastolic number?