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CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Heart
Two-sided, double pump Weighs less than a pound Little bigger than a fist Located between the lungs in the thoracic cavity Positioned partially to the left of the sternum
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Myocardium
The thickest layer, consisting of muscle tissue
Pericardium
Double membrane that covers the outside of the heart, providing lubrication between the heart and surrounding structures to prevent tissue damage
Blood Vessels
Arteries
Carry blood away from the heart
Veins
Carry blood back to the heart
Capillaries
Microscopic vessels that carry blood between the arterial and venous vessels
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Assessment Techniques
Measuring pulse and blood pressure Listening to heart sounds Determining cardiac output Measuring muscle activity with electrocardiography Inserting a cardiac catheter Using echocardiography
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Atherosclerosis
A narrowing of blood vessels caused by deposits of fatty material containing calcium and cholesterol
Cardiac arrhythmia
A disturbance of the hearts rhythm caused by a defect in the hearts pacemaker cells or by damage to heart tissue
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Myocardial infarction
Known as a heart attack
Phlebitis
An inflammation of a vein, often with formation of a clot
Varicose veins
A condition in which veins become enlarged and ineffective
Cholesterol controversy
LDL vs. HDL Ways to avoid high cholesterol
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