Match each disorder of the circulatory system with its definition or description.
-Inflammation of the pericardium

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Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, the sac surrounding the heart.

Answer: A 
 Incompetent heart valve is when the valve cannot close properly, causing blood to leak backward.

Answer: B 
 Angina pectoris is chest pain or discomfort caused by decreased blood flow to the heart.

Answer: D 
 Dysrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat, either too fast or too slow.

Answer: E 
 Atherosclerosis is the buildup of plaque in the arteries, leading to decreased blood flow.

Answer: F 
 Myocardial infarction is a heart attack, caused by the blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle.

Answer: G 
 Fibrillation is a type of dysrhythmia, where the heart quivers instead of beating rhythmically.

Answer: H 
 Stenosed heart valve is when the valve becomes narrowed, making it harder for blood to flow through.

Answer: I 
 Congestive heart failure is when the heart cannot pump enough blood to the body, causing fluid buildup.

Answer: J 
 Cardiac tamponade is when fluid accumulates in the pericardium, compressing the heart and limiting its function.

Answer: K 
 Tachycardia is a type of dysrhythmia, where the heart beats too fast.

Answer: L 
 Bradycardia is a type of dysrhythmia, where the heart beats too slow.

Answer: M 
 Cor pulmonale is right-sided heart failure, caused by lung disease or high blood pressure in the lungs.

Match Each Disorder of the Circulatory System with Its Definition