Match each definition to one of the following items.
-A stroke that lasts only a few minutes
A)Transient ischemic attack
B)Atherosclerosis
C)Aneurysm
D)Pericarditis
E)Endocarditis
F)Cardiomyopathy
G)Conduction disorder
H)Diagnostic cardiac catheterization

Question

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A stroke that lasts only a few minutes is called a transient ischemic attack.

Answer: B
 Atherosclerosis is the build-up of plaque in the arteries.

Answer: C
 An aneurysm is a bulge in an artery caused by a weakened blood vessel wall.

Answer: F
 Cardiomyopathy refers to diseases of the heart muscle.

Answer: G
 Conduction disorder refers to a problem with the electrical signals that control the heartbeat.

Answer: H
 Diagnostic cardiac catheterization is a medical procedure used to diagnose and treat heart conditions.

There is no definition given for pericarditis or endocarditis, so no match can be made for those items.

Match Each Definition to One of the Following Items