Match each disorder of the circulatory system with its definition or description.
-medical term for a heart attack

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Myocardial infarction is the medical term for a heart attack.

Answer: B
 Angina pectoris is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen-rich blood.

Answer: C
 Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, the thin sac-like membrane that surrounds the heart.

Answer: D
 Dysrhythmia is an irregular heart rhythm, also known as an arrhythmia.

Answer: E
 Atherosclerosis is the buildup of plaque in the walls of arteries, which can lead to blockages and decreased blood flow.

Answer: G
 Fibrillation is a rapid and chaotic electrical activity in the heart, which can result in an irregular heartbeat.

Answer: H
 Stenosed heart valve refers to a heart valve that is narrowed, which can lead to decreased blood flow.

Answer: I
 Congestive heart failure is a condition in which the heart muscle is weakened and unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.

Answer: J
 Cardiac tamponade is a condition in which fluid (such as blood) accumulates in the sac around the heart and compresses the heart, interfering with its ability to pump blood.

Answer: K
 Tachycardia is a rapid heart rate, often defined as a heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute.

Answer: L
 Bradycardia is a slow heart rate, often defined as a heart rate less than 60 beats per minute.

Answer: M
 Cor pulmonale is a condition in which the right side of the heart becomes enlarged and strained due to a lung disorder, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Match Each Disorder of the Circulatory System with Its Definition