KAR-dee-ak kath-eh-ter-ih-ZAY-shun
Threading a catheter into the heart and blood vessels to diagnose or treat heart conditions.
Greek: cardi/o (heart) + catheter
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The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the heart
Disease of the heart muscle that makes it harder for the heart to pump blood
Abnormally rapid heart rate, typically over 100 beats per minute
Abnormally slow heart rate, typically under 60 beats per minute
Recording of the electrical activity of the heart
Inflammation of the pericardium surrounding the heart
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