Select from the following pathologic terminology to match its description.

-Pressure on the heart caused by fluid in the pericardial space
A)acute coronary syndromes
B)angina
C)angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
D)auscultation
E)beta-blocker
F)biventricular pacemaker
G)bruit
H)calcium channel blocker
I)cardiac arrest
J)cardiac tamponade
K)claudication

Question

Select from the following pathologic terminology to match its description.

-Pressure on the heart caused by fluid in the pericardial space
A)acute coronary syndromes
B)angina
C)angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
D)auscultation
E)beta-blocker
F)biventricular pacemaker
G)bruit
H)calcium channel blocker
I)cardiac arrest
J)cardiac tamponade
K)claudication

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cardiac tamponade is the pressure on the heart caused by fluid in the pericardial space.

Answer: G
 A bruit is an abnormal sound heard during auscultation, usually caused by turbulent blood flow.

Select from the Following Pathologic Terminology to Match Its Description