A machine used to stabilize normal heart contraction rhythms.
back to topAn abnormal position of the heart within the abdomen. The heart is usually on the left but in this condition it is on the right.
back to topThe normal period of relaxation and dilatation of the heart cavities.
back to topThe lower of the two blood pressure numbers. It is a measure of the heart at rest.
back to topLowest blood pressure, occurring when the heart is at rest between beats.
back to top(Digoxin) A medicine which slows heart rate, increases contractions, and helps take fluid away from body tissue.
back to topThe condition of being abnormally dilated or enlarged.
back to topRate at which electrical pulses are generated.
back to topDrug which increases urine excretion.
back to topA pacemaker with two electrical leads, one from the right atrium and one from the right ventricle.
back to topAn open artery which connects the aorta and pulmonary artery prior to birth. It usually closes after birth but if it fails to do so, there may be a need for surgery or medical treatment.
back to topDifficult breathing.
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