Cardiology

Blood pressure

The pressure exerted by circulating blood on arterial walls.

Deep vein thrombosis

A blood clot in a deep vein, commonly in the leg.

Electrocardiogram

A recording of the heart’s electrical activity over time.

Heart rate

The number of heart beats per minute.

Jugular venous pressure

A clinical sign used to estimate right atrial pressure.

Myocardial infarction

Myocardial injury caused by ischaemia, commonly known as a heart attack.

Systolic blood pressure

The arterial pressure during ventricular contraction.