Coronary arteries supply blood to the:

Which structure pumps blood into the aorta?

Which valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle?

Which serous membrane lines the four chambers of the heart and its valves?

The combining form that means narrowing or stricture is:

The combining form ather/o means:

The combining form phlebo/o means:

The combining form lipo/o means:

The combining form embolo/o means:

The suffix -cardia means:

The suffix -graphy means:

The prefix extra- means:

A mass of undissolved matter circulating in blood or lymphatic channels until it becomes lodged in a vessel is called a(n):

Blockage of a vessel is called a(n):

Chest pain associated with coronary artery disease is called:

A soft, blowing sound heard on auscultation that is associated with movement of blood or valvular action is called:

A rapid, slow or irregular heartbeat is called:

Disease of the heart muscle is called:

An excessive amount of fatty material in the blood is called:

Which disorder is characterized by blood pressure persistently exceeding 140/90?

Inflammation of the aorta is called:

Which procedure involves passage of a balloon catheter through an occluded coronary vessel to compress plaque against artery walls?

Which procedure removes a blood clot?

Which procedure records patterns of electrical activity in the heart to help diagnose abnormal rhythms?

In a blood pressure reading of 120/80 mm Hg, the 80 is:

Which procedure involves surgical removal of plaque from inside of an artery?

Which procedure involves surgical puncture of the fibrous sac surrounding the heart to withdraw fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes?

Which drugs inhibit conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II?

Diuretics are used to:

Which abbreviation refers to a clot in the veins of the lower legs?

Which abbreviation refers to a procedure that reroutes blood around an occluded coronary artery?

Which abbreviation refers to a narrowing of the aorta?

Which vessels typically carry oxygenated blood to body tissues?

The sinoatrial (SA) node is best known as the heart’s:

Which layer of the heart is composed primarily of cardiac muscle?

The only veins that carry oxygenated blood are the:

Which term means hardening of the arteries?

A blood pressure of 120/80 mmHg is written with the top number representing:

Normal sinus rhythm originates in the SA node at approximately (normal heart rate):

Which term means inflammation of the inner lining of the heart?

Which vessels are thin-walled and allow exchange of gases and nutrients with tissues?

A patient with crushing chest pain due to ischemia and myocardial tissue necrosis is most likely experiencing:

Which arrhythmia refers to a slow heart rate?

Angioplasty (PTCA) primarily treats which problem?

In systemic circulation, the left ventricle pumps blood into the:

Nitroglycerin is given promptly with concern for acute MI because it:

Which combining form means vein?

Hypertensive crisis is typically recognized when BP exceeds approximately:

CABG surgery creates a bypass from the aorta to a point below a blockage using a grafted vessel. This best treats:

Which abbreviation stands for electrocardiogram?

Statins are primarily used to:

A DVT can become life-threatening if an embolus travels to the:

The tricuspid valve is located between the:

Atherosclerosis involves the buildup of:

Adenosine is listed as an example of which medication class used for rhythm control?

Which statement about arteries vs. veins is TRUE?

Echocardiography utilizes which modality to visualize cardiac structures and assess ejection fraction?

The inability of a heart valve to close properly is called stenosis.

Another term for fainting is syncope.

Arteriosclerosis is a major cause of coronary artery disease.

Cardioversion is a defibrillation technique for treating arrhythmias in a life-threatening situation.

A holter monitor is capable of storing ECG tracings for a period of 24-72 hours.

The common abbreviation for high blood pressure is HBP.