NURSING 1J02 Chapter Notes - Chapter 20-21: Pulmonary Valve, Tricuspid Valve, Heart Valve
21 Mar 2017
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Precordium: the area on the anterior chest overlying the heart and great vessels. Varicose veins: veins that have become enlarged and twisted. Claudication: cramping pain in the leg is induced by exercise. Perfusion: process of oxygenated blood being delivered to the tissues of the body. Stroke volume: volume of blood in each systole. Systole: contraction, blood is pumped from the ventricles into the pulmonary and systemic arteries. Thorax: the part of the body btw the neck and abdomen. Cardiac output: volume of blood in each systole (sv) x number of beats per minute. Diastole: the ventricles relax and fill with blood. Ischemia: an inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body. Active exercise: repetitive movement of a part of the body as a result of voluntary contraction and relaxation. Passive exercise: the part of the body receiving the exercise is completely relaxed.
