Common Abbreviations · AA: Antiarrhythmic · AF: Atrial fibrillation · ATP: Antitachycardia pacing · AVID: Antiarrhythmics Versus Implantable Defibrillators ...

3 июн. 2022 г. · Use our cardiology glossary of terms to learn more about a wide range of conditions, treatments and procedures.

Cardiology – The study of the heart and its function in health and disease. ... Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) – A general term referring to conditions ...

Some common terms and tests explained. Coronary arteries – arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle. Cardiac – relating to the heart.

Cardiac - A term for anything to do with the heart (e.g. cardiac muscle, cardiac specialist, cardiac rhythm, etc.). Cardiomyopathy - Damaged or diseased heart ...

Ventricle — One of the two main pumping chambers of the heart. The left ventricle pumps blood to the body, while the right ventricle pumps blood to the lungs.

A comprehensive guide to common cardiac terminology. Anesthesia. A technique that prevents pain during surgery and medical procedures. Angina pectoris.

Cardiovascular (CV) – Pertaining to the heart and blood vessels that make up the circulatory system. Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) – A general term referring to ...

A general term referring to conditions affecting the heart (cardio) and blood vessels (vascular system). May also simply be called heart disease. Examples ...

The cardiovascular system is made of three components: the heart, vessels, and blood. The heart is a fist-sized vital organ that has one job: to pump blood.