Your Heart Health Glossary of Terms
Valvular Stenosis: Narrowing of the heart valves (the specific valve that is affected is often preceded by the word stenosis, i.e., aortic stenosis, mitral stenosis, pulmonary stenosis and tricuspid stenosis).
Vascular: Refers to the blood vessels.
Ventricular Fibrillation: A rapid, disorganized, and chaotic contraction of ventricular muscle accompanied by loss of effective pumping of blood. It results in loss of consciousness and death if it is not terminated immediately by delivery of shock with a defibrillator.
Ventricular Tachycardia: A very rapid heart rhythm arising within the ventricles.
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