A malignant tumour (cancer) that is formed from the epithelium, the tissue that covers the open surfaces of organs.
Relating to the heart
Enzymes released by damaged heart muscle. Detecting raised levels in the blood stream helps to confirm the diagnosis of a heart attack.
A staged programme of exercise and lifestyle changes to help recovery from a heart attack and help to prevent a repeat heart attack.
A blood clot originating in the heart.
A lack of sufficient blood supply to the vital organs due to cardiac pump failure.
Inflammation of the heart muscle
Emergency life support, with artificial respiration and cardiac massage.
Relating to the heart and lungs.
Disease of the heart and blood vessels, usually due to atherosclerosis.
The body system consisting of the heart and blood vessels.
A procedure to correct an abnormal heart rhythm, by either a controlled shock or medication.
The space behind the eye responsible for blood flow.
The two main arteries in the neck.
One of the two main arteries found on either side of the neck.
A small organ attached to the carotid arteries in the neck and containing specialised cells that detect the level of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood
Removal of atherosclerotic plaque from the inner wall of one of the carotid arteries, the two main arteries in the neck.
A measure of the thickness of the wall of the carotid artery.
A dilated portion of one of the major arteries that carries blood to the brain.
Numbness, tingling, and pain in the thumb, index finger and middle fingers caused by a compression of the median nerve at the wrist.
An uncommon disease that develops after a scratch or bite from a cat.
Loss of transparency of the lens of the eye.
A compound extracted from plants.
Hormones produced by the adrenal glands. They are released into the blood in times of physical or emotional stress.