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Ch. 9
Patient Problems
Question | Answer |
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angina pectoris | oppressive pain in the chest caused by irregular blood flow to the heart |
arrhythmia | irregular heartbeat |
dysrhythmia | irregular heartbeat |
palpitation | rapid or irregular beating of the heart |
pectoralgia | chest pain |
aortalgia | pain in the aorta |
diaphoresis | profuse sweating |
hemorrhage | loss of blood |
phlebalgia | pain in a vein |