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A meaningful progression and achievement of long-term objectives in a person’s work or occupation.    

An area or field of work for which a person is specially suited or trained.  

The use of instruments to measure heartbeat, blood pressure, and electrocardiographic waves to detect the health of the cardiovascular system. The test is conducted by gradually changing resistance on a treadmill or stationary bicycle or by increasing walking or pedaling speed. The attached instruments record cardiovascular changes as stress increases. These tests should be conducted…

The ability of the body to process and transport oxygen required by muscle cells so that they can continue to contract, cardiorespiratory endurance.  

The ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to supply oxygen and nutrients to working muscles while removing waste products, created by muscular contractions, cardiorespiratory efficiency.  

A substance having a poisonous or harmful effect upon the heart. Poisonous effect on the heart.  

A spasm of the muscle that controls the entrance of food from the lower end of the esophagus into the stomach. This term is considered a misnomer since it does not involve the heart. Spasm of the cardiac sphincter (the valve between the distal end of the esophagus and the stomach), which prevents the normal…

The ability of the heart, blood vessels, and lungs to deliver oxygen to all parts of the body, cardiorespiratory endurance.  

Pertaining to the heart and the lungs, cardiopulmonary.  

A condition in which blood circulation or breathing has stopped. Sudden cessation of ventilation and circulation. the sudden stoppage of the heartbeat and breathing, causing death within a few minutes unless effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation is started promptly.