Cardiovascular System Terminology Matching

A potentially life-threatening infection caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream is known as _____________________.

A diagnostic and treatment procedure in which a catheter is passed into a vein or artery and then guided into the heart is known as ____________________.

The hardening and narrowing of the arteries caused by a buildup of cholesterol plaque is known as ____________________.

____________________ is damage to the heart muscle caused by a thrombus blocking a coronary artery.

A/An ____________________ is a record of the electrical activity of the myocardium.

Chronic ____________________ is a condition in which venous circulation is inadequate due to partial vein blockage or leakage of venous valves.

The form of ____________________ known as LDL is harmful because it contributes to plaque buildup in the arteries.

The use of electrical shock to restore the heart’s normal rhythm is known as ____________________.