Glossary

Certain numbers and shapes of chromosomes that are present in the cell nucleus of chromosomes

Potentially fatal inflammable disease; primary cardiac problem is the formation of local dilations (aneurysms) in the coronary vessels

Unusual or abnormal growth of scar tissue

Accessory, i.e. additional pathway in the cardiac conductive system. Is found between an atrium and a ventricle, often causes premature activation (preexcitation, WPW sydrome)

A tight curl, twist or bend, e.g. of the pulmonary artery, the aortic arch, the homograft