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WorksheetsCardiology Terms
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Cardiac (KĂR-dē-ăk)
What does it pertain to?Pertaining to the heart
Pertaining to the lungs
Pertaining to the brain
Pertaining to the stomach
Echocardiogram (ē-lĕk-trō-KĂR-dē-ō-grăm)
What is an echocardiogram?A test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the heart
A procedure to measure blood pressure
An imaging test to check for lung diseases
A method to analyze blood samples
Systole
The phase of the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles contract and eject blood
The phase of the cardiac cycle in which the heart relaxes and fills with blood
The phase of the cardiac cycle where the atria contract to push blood into the ventricles
The phase of the cardiac cycle that occurs during diastole
Cardiomyopathy (kard-ē-ō-mī-OP-ă-thē)
What is the definition of cardiomyopathy?A disease of the heart muscle
A type of heart surgery
A heart rhythm disorder
A condition affecting blood vessels
Electrocardiography (ē-lĕk-trō-KĂR-dē-ŎG-ră-fē)
Process of recording the electrical activity of the heart
A method for measuring blood pressure
A technique for imaging the brain
A procedure for assessing lung function
Electrocardiogram (ē-lĕk-trō-KĂR-dē-ō-grăm)
What is an electrocardiogram?A record of electrical (activity) of the heart
A type of heart surgery
A medication for heart disease
A diagnostic imaging technique for the lungs
Myocarditis (mī-ŏ-kar-DĪT-ĭs)
Inflammation of the muscle of the heart
A type of heart valve disease
A condition caused by high blood pressure
An infection of the heart lining
Valvuloplasty (VAL-vyŭ-lō-plas-tē)
What is the definition of valvuloplasty?Surgical repair of a valve
Replacement of a valve
Inflation of a balloon in a valve
Removal of a valve
Cardiogenic (kăr-dē-ō-JĔN-ĭk)
Originating in the heart
Originating in the lungs
Originating in the brain
Originating in the liver
Tachycardia (tak-ē-KARD-ē-ă)
What is the correct breakdown of the term 'Tachycardia'?Tachy/card/ia
Tachy/cardi/ac
Tachy/cardi/o
Tachy/card/itis
Electrocardiograph (ē-lĕk-trō-KĂR-dē-ō-grăf)
What is the purpose of an electrocardiograph?Instrument used to record the electrical activity of the heart
Device for measuring blood pressure
Tool for analyzing blood samples
Machine for performing X-rays
Atherosclerosis (ath-ĕ-rō-sklĕ-RŌ-sĭs)
A hardening of the arteries that involves the accumulation of plaque
A condition characterized by the thinning of the blood vessels
An inflammation of the heart muscle
A type of cancer affecting the blood cells
Epicardium
Inner layer of the heart wall
Outer layer of the heart wall
Muscle layer of the heart wall
Layer of the heart responsible for electrical conduction
Endocarditis (en-dō-kar-DĪT-is)
Inflammation of the inner (lining) of the heart
Infection of the outer layer of the heart
Blockage of blood flow in the heart
Thickening of the heart valves
Asymptomatic (ā-simp-tŏ-MAT-ik)
Pertaining to without symptoms
Pertaining to a mild illness
Pertaining to a chronic condition
Pertaining to a contagious disease
Valvulitis
Inflammation of a valve
A type of heart murmur
A surgical procedure to repair a valve
A genetic disorder affecting valves
Bradycardia (brād-i-KARD-ē-ă)
Condition of slow heart rate
Condition of rapid heart rate
Condition of irregular heart rhythm
Condition of high blood pressure
Cardiology (kăr-dē-ŏl′ō-jē)
What is the study of?The study of the heart and its functions in health and disease
The study of the lungs and respiratory system
The study of the brain and nervous system
The study of the digestive system and its functions
Pericarditis (per-ĭ-kar-DĪT-ĭs)
What is pericarditis?Inflammation of the (sac) surrounding the heart
A type of heart disease
A viral infection affecting the lungs
A condition causing high blood pressure
Hypertrophy
The process of cell division leading to tissue growth.
The enlargement of an organ or tissue from the increase in size of its cells.
A condition characterized by the reduction in size of an organ or tissue.
The inflammation of an organ or tissue due to infection.
