Arrhythmia vs. Dysrhythmia
Is there a difference between the terms arrhythmia and dysrhythmia? What is their meaning? How does the spelling of each differ?.
Read the blog post to find the answers.
Preface. How are they used?
Medical Terminology Quiz: Myocardial Infarction
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack.
Check your knowledge of six medical terms associated with myocardial infarction, the medical term for heart attack.
Preview: Quiz: Heart Attack
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Medical Terminology Cartoon Word Jumble: Cardiology Term
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with us by solving the cartoon word jumble to find a term associated with the heart. We suggest adding your own chocolate treat.
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Medical Terminology Cartoon Word Jumble: Cardiovascular Term
Rearrange the letters to form a cardiovascular term. Use the cartoon and clues to help you find the answer.
Preview: Solve the word cartoon.
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Sepsis, Septicemia, and Bacteremia, What’s the Difference?
Sepsis, Septicemia, and Bacteremia are words used to describe this life-threatening infection, but which one is a medical emergency?
Read the post to find out.
Medical Terminology Quiz: Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
According to the American Heart Association, at least 2.7 million Americans are living with atrial fibrillation (AFib). Take the quiz and challenge your knowledge of terms used surrounding this most common type of arrhythmia.
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Medical Terminology Quiz: Blood Clots
Are phlebitis and thrombophlebitis synonymous? How does a thrombus differ from an embolus? Test your knowledge of these terms and others related to blood clots.
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Video: What is Bradycardia?
You have probably heard of tachycardia, but how about bradycardia?
Unravel the word parts to find its meaning, and watch a two minute video to learn more.
