An electronic device that is implanted in the body to monitor heart rate and … [Read more...]
pericardial effusion
An abnormal collection of fluid inside the sac that covers the heart. … [Read more...]
PCOS
A condition marked by infertility, enlarged ovaries, menstrual problems, high … [Read more...]
parietal pericardium
The outer layer of the pericardium, which is a thin sac of tissue that surrounds … [Read more...]
parasympathetic nervous system
The part of the nervous system that slows the heart, dilates blood vessels, … [Read more...]
panic
Sudden extreme anxiety or fear that may cause irrational thoughts or actions. … [Read more...]
organ
A part of the body that performs a specific function. For example, the heart is … [Read more...]
pulmonary edema
A buildup of fluid in the alveoli (air spaces) in the lungs. This keeps oxygen … [Read more...]
pravastatin sodium
A drug used to lower the amount of cholesterol in the blood and to prevent … [Read more...]
potassium
A metallic element that is important in body functions such as regulation of … [Read more...]