OET Preparation

Vocabulary building activities about the heart.

Medical Terminology: The Heart 3
Medical Terms: Heart Conditions 5
Deep Vein Thrombosis 7
Thromboembolism Deterrent Stockings (TEDS) 10
Medical Terms: Heart Diseases and Conditions 10
Compound Words 13
Vocabulary Extension: Discussing Past Medical History 14
Staff who Work in the Cardiovascular Area 15
Healthcare Professionals: Angiographers 16
Integrated Care Pathway: Coronary Artery Angioplasty 21
Equipment used during Resuscitation 31
Grammar Focus: Describing and Defining 32
Phlebotomy 35
Hospital Procedures: ECGs 42
Monitoring Blood Pressure and Pulse 48
Digital Monitor 53
Patient Observations 54
Phrasal Verbs versus Formal Terms 55
Integrated Care Pathways 57
Answers 61