Disease and Disorder for Cardiovascular System

What is the meaning of angina pectoris?

• A feeling of constriction around the heart

• A localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel

• An abnormal heart sound

• An area of localized tissue necrosis

What is the definition of bradycardia?

• An abnormally rapid heart rate

• A slow heart rate of less than 60 bpm

• An interference in the electrical conduction system of the heart

• An abnormally rapid heart rate, usually over 100 bpm

What is the cause of cyanosis?

• Lack of oxygen

• Excess fluid in body tissues

• Obstruction of a blood vessel

• Inadequate blood supply to the brain

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What is the meaning of embolism?

• A feeling of constriction around the heart

• An abnormal heart sound

• An area of localized tissue necrosis

• Obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot or other matter carried in the circulation

What is the definition of heart failure?

• Localized necrosis of cardiac muscle tissue

• Circulatory failure resulting in an inadequate blood supply to the tissues

• An interference in the electrical conduction system of the heart

• A condition caused by the inability of the heart to maintain adequate blood

What is the meaning of infarct?

• An area of localized tissue necrosis

• An abnormally rapid heart rate, usually over 100 bpm

• An abnormal heart sound

• A feeling of constriction around the heart

What is the definition of murmur?

• An abnormally rapid heart rate, usually over 100 bpm

• An abnormal heart sound

• An area of localized tissue necrosis

• A feeling of constriction around the heart

What is the cause of rheumatic heart disease?

• High cholesterol

• Valvular scarring from Streptococcus infection

• Bacterial infection

• Obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot

What is the meaning of shock in the context of cardiovascular disorders?

• Circulatory failure resulting in an inadequate blood supply to the tissues

• A condition caused by the inability of the heart to maintain adequate blood

• A temporary loss of consciousness caused by inadequate blood flow to the brain

• An interference in the electrical conduction system of the heart

What is the definition of stenosis?

• An abnormally rapid heart rate, usually over 100 bpm

• A feeling of constriction around the heart

• An abnormal heart sound

• Constriction or narrowing of an opening