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CONGENITAL RUBELLA SYNDROME

an involved hereditary flaw in babies whose moms were infected by rubella in the beginning of their pregnancies. The flaws

BRADYRHYTHMIA

n. a disturbance in the heart characterized by abnormal slowness in rhythm. It is often diagnosed as being due to

CORONARY HEART DISEASE (CHD)

a cardiovascular dysfunction marked by limited blood flow throughout the coronary arteries provided by the cardio muscles. The proponent of

CARDIAC INDEX

n. a vasodynamic measure of cardiac output, meaning the volume or fraction of blood which the left ventricle of the

CREATINE KINASE (CK)

a compound that exists in skeletal and heart muscles, as well as brain tissues. Large amounts in the bloodstream might

CARDIAC MUSCLE

n. a specialized type of muscle found in the heart. It is composed of involuntary, striated muscles with branching fibers

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1. abbreviated form of cardiovascular. 2. abbreviated form of curriculum vitae.

CARDIAC NEUROSIS

n. an anxiety reaction which results from an actual heart ailment, from worry over having a heart condition, or from

CARDIAC PACEMAKER

n. an artificial electrical device which is implanted in the region of the heart. Its main function is to help

AEROBIC EXERCISE

the standard of exercise which is up kept by an energy-creating program which comprises of the use of oxygen within

CARDIAC PSYCHOLOGY

n. a sub-specialty within health psychology and behavioral medicine that deals with guidance and education on the behavioral components surounding

ALDOSTERONISM

noun. a diseased state brought about by extra release of aldosterone. It is characterized by migraines, urinary dysfunctions, tiredness, high

CARDIAC PSYCHOSIS

n. a disorganization in thought processes and a loss in social functioning as a result of a heart condition. It

ANOXIA

n. reduced oxygen content primarily in the blood and brain due to reduced vascular functioning. Common causes include: carbon monoxide

CARDIOGRAM

n. a record which shows cardiovascular muscle activity - that is, the heartbeat pattern and pumping action of heart muscle.

ANXIETY DISORDER DUE TO A GENERAL MEDICAL CON

significant anxiety (e.g., generalized anxiety, panic attacks, obsessions, and compulsions) that interferes with daily functioning, and is deemed to be

CARDIOMYOPATHY

n. any severe disease affecting the heart muscle. Usually, heart muscle disease is followed by a deterioration in function and,

ARHINENCCPHALIA ARRHYTHMIA

refers to the abnormal rhythm of the heartbeat. The specific nature of the change in heart rhythm is relatively important

CARDIOPHOBIA

n. an excessive and irrational fear of matters concerning the health of the heart. Specifically, it is an extreme fear

ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE

an enzyme thought to be involved in muscular dystrophy. Increased levels in the blood yield a clinical sign of this