______________ is the change of a myocardial cell from a resting state to a state of contraction.

The root in atrial refers to the _______________.

Enlargement of the thyroid gland is called _______________.

The combining form in cardiomegaly means _______________.

Electrolyte balance is essential for __________.

The PET scan uses nuclear isotopes and ___________ techniques to produce perfusion (blood flow) images and to study the cellular metabolism of the heart.

Occlusion refers to _______________.

The term describing a deficient amount of oxygen in tissue cells is _______________.

Abnormal dilation of the bronchi with accumulation of mucus is called _______________.

ASSESSMENT:1.  Mitral regurgitation, status post mitral valve repair.2.  Underlying preserved systolic function with recurrent atypical chest pain for angina pectoris.3.  Anxiety.4.  Hypertension. The patient is suffering from chest pain caused by a sac-like bulge on one side of an artery.