Glossary
Atrium: Each of two upper cavities of the heart from which blood is passed to the ventricles. The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the peripheral parts of the body, while the left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs.Cyanosis: A bluish discoloration of the skin due to inadequate oxygen supply in the blood.
Embolism: Obstruction of an artery by a blood clot (thrombus) or an air bubble.
Infarction: Obstruction of the blood supply to an organ or tissue, such as heart muscle, typically by a thrombus or embolus, leading to localized death of the tissue.
