angiocardiography (4) | (noun) - vessel + heart + write. = An x-ray picture of the heart and blood vessels after injection of a radiopaque (x-ray blocking) chemical. |
cardiac arrest (2) | (noun) - heart + (Latin) stand (i.e. stop). = A stopping of the heart, causing death if not restarted by medical means. (Not to be confused with a heart attack!) |
cardiogram (4) | (noun) - heart + letter. = The curves marked on a piece of paper, made by a cardiograph, used to diagnose heart problems. |
cardiograph (4) | (noun) - heart + write. = An instrument which makes a graphic representation of the mechanical activity of the heart. |
cardioid (5) | (noun) - heart + same shape. = A heart shaped curve. |
cardiology (3) | (noun) - heart + speak or study. = The study of the anatomy, working and diseases of the heart. |
cardiopathy (5) | (noun) - heart + suffering. = Any heart disease. |
cardiopulmonary (4) | (adj.) - heart + (Latin) lung. = Related to the heart and lungs. |
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (2) | (noun) - heart + (Latin) lung + revive. = A method used after cardiac arrest to restart the heart, using both heart massage and artificial respiration. Certain drugs may also be used by a doctor performing this procedure. Usually called CPR. |
cardiovascular (4) | (adj.) - heart + vessel. = Related to the heart and its vessels. |
electrocardiogram (3) | (noun) - amber + heart + letter. = The record made by an electrocardiograph. Also called an ECG. |
electrocardiograph (3) | (noun) - amber + heart + write. = An instrument which draws a series of lines on a piece of paper to show the electrical activity of the heart. Also called an ECG. |