Aorta
... continuous conduit that stems from the left
ventricle of the heart to carry blood to most of the ... in the body, which moves blood from the left
ventricle to the rest of the body. ECG Also called an ... in the body, which moves blood from the left
ventricle to the rest of the body. ECG ... The aorta ...
Aortic stenosis
... the large artery that originates in the left
ventricle (lower chamber) of the heart . Aortic ... lower chamber of the heart , called the left
ventricle , through the aortic valve into the main artery ... ) of the heart valve between the left
ventricle of the heart and the aorta . This narrowing ...
Arrhythmia
... the 4 chambers of the heart (2 atria and 2
ventricle s) contract in a very specific, coordinated ... ventricular arrhythmia s (originating in the
ventricle s) or supraventricular arrhythmia s (originating in heart areas above the
ventricle s, typically the atria ). Some of the most ...
Arrhythmias
... the 4 chambers of the heart (2 atria and 2
ventricle s) contract in a very specific, coordinated ... chambers of the heart (two atria and two
ventricle s) contract in a very specific, coordinated ... ventricular arrhythmias (originating in the
ventricle s) or supraventricular arrhythmias (originating ...
Artery
... artery to a cardiac chamber (atrium or
ventricle ) or to a right -sided cardiac structure ... in the body, which moves blood from the left
ventricle to the rest of the body. ECG Also called an ... artery that conveys blood from the right
ventricle to the lungs . The pressure in the pulmonary ...
Atrial flutter
... minute). In atrial flutter , however, the
ventricle s may beat rapidly, but regularly. If the atrial ... of a condition called sick sinus syndrome , the
ventricle s may beat more slowly than normal. Atrial ... irregular heart rhythm that originates in the
ventricle (ventricular fibrillation ) or a fast, regular ...
Bicuspid
... valve. The aortic valve separates the left
ventricle of the heart from the aorta . A bicuspid ... aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the left
ventricle below the aortic valve that limits the flow of blood from the left
ventricle . Septal defects ... Aortic Stenosis : ...
Cardiac
... which is the amount of blood the left
ventricle ejects into the systemic circulation in one ... marker to observe the functioning of the left
ventricle of the heart . Cardiac output: The amount ... ventricular arrhythmias (originating in the
ventricle s) or supraventricular arrhythmias (originating ...
Cuspid
... through the tri cuspid valve to the right
ventricle and on to the lungs . Tri cuspid atresia ... between the right atrium and the right
ventricle , does not develop properly during pregnancy . ... tri cuspid valve which separates the right
ventricle (lower heart chamber) from the right atrium ...
Heart block
... as they pass through the AV node to the
ventricle s. Less often, a pacemaker is used to treat the ... When the atria l im pulse fails to reach the
ventricle , a condition known as heart block results. If ... (the time for the im pulse to reach the
ventricle ) is prolonged. In this condition, the normal ...
Hemorrhage
... Englargement of the chambers in the brain (
ventricle s) caused by an accumulation of cerebrospinal ... (IVH) is bleeding inside or around the
ventricle s, the spaces in the brain containing the ... fluid. " intra ventricular" means within the
ventricle s " hemorrhage " means excessive bleeding ... ...
Hydrocephalus
... spinal fluid (CSF) that is found inside the
ventricle s (fluid-filled areas) of the brain. ... head caused by the buildup of fluid within the
ventricle s of the brain. Also called " water on the brain ." hygiene ... In hydrocephalus , the
ventricle s of the brain become enlarged with cerebrospinal ...
Left
... (including the aorta , aortic valve, left
ventricle and mitral valve ) is underdeveloped ... to meet the demands of the body. LEFT
ventricle - The muscular chamber of the heart which ... of the right side of the body. The left
ventricle 's ability to fill is called the diastolic ...
Mitral valve
... chamber (atrium) from the left lower chamber (
ventricle ) -- billows out and does not close properly. ... blood flow between the left atrium and left
ventricle in the heart . Left
ventricle — The lower left - hand chamber of the ...
Mitral valve prolapse
... chamber) and the lower left chamber ( left
ventricle , ... Mitral valve prolapse Definition: ... chamber (atrium) from the left lower chamber (
ventricle ) -- billows out and does not close properly. ... the valve between the left atrium and left
ventricle of the heart that causes backward flow of ...
Node
... station between the atria (the upper) and the
ventricle s (the lower chambers of the heart ). Lymph ... conduction system, between the atria and the
ventricle s, which conducts the normal electrical im pulse from the atria to the
ventricle s. Sinus node dysfunction - This usually ...
Pulmonary
... separates the lower right chamber ( right
ventricle ) of your heart from the pulmonary artery . ... artery that conveys blood from the right
ventricle to the lungs . The pressure in the pulmonary ... between the pulmonary artery and the right
ventricle , which brings blood to the lungs . Resources: ...
Right
... is a study of the right chambers (atrium and
ventricle ) of the heart . More on B right 's Disease ... in the septum (wall that separates the two
ventricle s) that allows blood to pass between the right and left
ventricle s. HIPAA PROTECTS PATI ENT 'S RIGHT S WITH ...
Shunt
... (tube) that carries cerebrospinal fluid from a
ventricle in the brain to another area of the body. ... of a narrow tube (a shunt ) in one of the
ventricle s of the brain and diverting excess fluid to ... . A shunt (long, thin tube) is placed in a
ventricle (hollow space) of the brain and threaded under ...
Stenosis
... lower chamber of the heart , called the left
ventricle , through the aortic valve into the main artery ... causing pressure to build up in the left
ventricle . When aortic valve stenosis occurs, the aortic valve, located between the aorta and left
ventricle of the heart , is narrower than normal size. ...
Systole
... ) Definition ... During systole , your
ventricle s contract, forcing blood into the vessels ... forced out of a squeeze bottle. The right
ventricle contracts a little bit before the left
ventricle does. alternation of heart ; electrical ...
Tachycardia
... rapid heart rhythm that originates from a
ventricle , one of the lower chambers of the heart . ... than normal. Supraventricular means "above the
ventricle s," in other words, originating from the atria , ... that begins in either the right or left
ventricle . It may last for a few seconds (non-sustained ...
Tricuspid atresia
... to flow from the right atrium to the right
ventricle because the tricuspid valve is missing or ... between the right atrium and the right
ventricle , does not develop properly during pregnancy . ... heart has only one functional pumping chamber (
ventricle ) instead of two. ...
Tricuspid valve
... valve between the right atrium and the right
ventricle of the heart . VegetationAn abnormal growth of ... flow from the right atrium into the right
ventricle . The pulmonary valve controls blood flow out of the right
ventricle into the pulmonary artery (into the lungs ....
Ventricle
...
ventricle : A chamber of an organ . For example, the four ... the lower two chambers of the heart are called
ventricle s.
ventricle , third: One cavity in a system of four ...
Ventricular tachycardia
... regular and originates from an area of the
ventricle , the lower chamber of the heart . Ventricular tachycardia (rapid regular beating of the
ventricle s, the bottom chambers of the heart ); and ... fibrillation (rapid irregular beating of the
ventricle s). Ventricular Tachycardia : Fascicular - ....
Atria
... the atria , or upper chambers of the heart , are out of sync with the
ventricle s, or lower chambers of the heart . Atria l ectopic beats Definition ... - The thin-walled chambers of the heart that pump blood into the
ventricle s. Consists of right atrium and left atrium. [ Med Help International ...
Beta
... impulses that pass through the AV node to the lower heart chambers (
ventricle s). (back to top) ... Beta -blockers Beta -adrenoreceptor blocking ... which sometimes follows a streptococcal infection of the throat.
ventricle One of the two lower chambers of the heart . beta carotene A ...
Biceps
... occurs at the site of insertion into bone. This causes the left
ventricle to enlarge ( left ventricular hypertrophy ) — just as your biceps get bigger when you lift weights. This enlargement limits the
ventricle 's ability to expand sufficiently and completely fill with blood . to ...
Catheter
... of the heart , flows through the tricuspid valve into the right
ventricle (lower chamber), through the pulmonary valve, and into the pulmonary ... to more easily observe valves or blood vessels seen on an x ray. Left
ventricle ... - Insert a soft catheter and draw out the urine . Steep the ...
Contraction
... contraction s of the heart 's two powerful lower chambers, called the
ventricle s. In general, females with primary dysmenorrhea experience ... - The im pulse transmitted to arteries by contraction of the left
ventricle of the heart . Customarily palpate d at the radial artery in the ...
Cor pulmonale
... prolonged high blood pressure in the pulmonary artery and right
ventricle of the heart . Alternative Names: Text Continued Below Right -sided ... - cor pulmonale ... COR PULMONALE - Enlargement of the right
ventricle in the face of pulmonary hypertension that may occur primarily or ...
Heart failure
... Heart failure may affect the right side of the heart ( right
ventricle ), the left side ( left
ventricle ), or both sides of the heart . Heart failure Dr Rob Hicks Heart ...
Oxygen
... the right atrium from the body, passes through the right atrium and
ventricle , then goes into the misconnected aorta back to the body. oxygen ... then returns to the left atrium. From there it flows into the left
ventricle and is pumped out at high pressure into the arteries. The high pressure ...
Prolapse
... , an abnormality of the valve between the left atrium and left
ventricle of the heart that causes backward flow of blood from the left
ventricle into the left atrium. Prosthetic (artificial) heart valves ... ...
Pulmonary atresia
... of the pulmonary valves (the valves at the outlet of the right
ventricle ). Pulmonary atresia (PA) is a complicated congenital (present at ... that occurs when the pulmonary valve, located between the right
ventricle and pulmonary artery , is not formed properly. Pulmonary atresia ...
Regurgitation
... flow of blood across the tricuspid valve which separates the right
ventricle (lower heart chamber) from the right atrium (upper heart chamber). ... regurgitation : The return of blood from the aorta into the left
ventricle of the heart due to aortic insufficiency , incomplete closure of the ...
Systemic
... from the systemic veins into the right atrium, thence to the right
ventricle , from which it is pumped to the lungs , then returned into the left atrium, thence to the left
ventricle , from which it is driven into the systemic arteries. an inherited ...
Traction
... a prolonged period. The pumping, or con traction , of the left
ventricle must be very powerful because that is what keeps the blood flowing ... - The im pulse transmitted to arteries by con traction of the left
ventricle of the heart . Customarily palpate d at the radial artery in the ...
Anomaly
... 's anomaly is a rare congenital syndrome that causes malformed tricuspid valve leaflets, which allow blood to leak between the right
ventricle and the right atrium. It also may cause a hole in the wall between the left and right atrium. Ebbinghaus test; Eberth, Karl; Eberth's ...