heart Crossword Puzzles
Cardiovascular System 2026-04-17
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- Root word meaning vessel.
- Echocardiogram abbreviation.
- Do Not Resuscitate.
- arrest When the heart completely stops.
- Shortness of breath abbreviation.
- Suffix meaning written record.
- Prefix meaning above/over or excessive.
- Tool used to listen to the heart.
- Monitor Portable machine worn for a few days to record heart activity.
- Layer of the heart that contracts to pump blood
- The organs at the center of the cardiovascular systems function.
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- vein Swollen and painful veins.
- Tool used to measure blood pressure.
- Procedure done to look at blood vessels, requires x-ray dye.
- artery disease Disorder where your arteries around the heart are narrowing.
- Condition where a sac around the heart is inflamed.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft abbreviation.
- Layer of the heart that lines each chamber.
- Prefix meaning fast.
- Condition where an artery wall can swell like a balloon.
- Vessels Three types of these tubs that carry blood everywhere.
- Root word meaning heart.
- Catheterization Catheter injects dye into vessels.
- Outer most layer of the heart.
- Hypertension abbreviation.
25 Clues: Do Not Resuscitate. • Prefix meaning fast. • Root word meaning heart. • Root word meaning vessel. • Hypertension abbreviation. • Echocardiogram abbreviation. • Suffix meaning written record. • Outer most layer of the heart. • vein Swollen and painful veins. • Shortness of breath abbreviation. • Tool used to listen to the heart. • Tool used to measure blood pressure. • ...
Unit 5 Activity 2 2026-05-05
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- Ultrasound image of the heart
- Imaging test to view blood vessels
- Disease caused by narrowed coronary arteries
- Prefix meaning heart
- Prefix meaning fast or rapid
- Test that monitors heart activity during exercise
- Short for heart rate
- The largest artery in the body
- Test that records the electrical activity of the heart
- “Bad” cholesterol that can build up in arteries
- The organ that pumps blood throughout the body
- Prefix meaning blood vessel
- Blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart
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- Device used to measure blood pressure
- Suffix meaning a condition of the blood
- Condition where the heart cannot pump effectively
- Medical term for a heart attack
- Emergency procedure to restore breathing and circulation
- Short for blood pressure
- Tiny blood vessel where oxygen exchange happens
- Irregular heartbeat
- Hardening and narrowing of the arteries
- High blood pressure
- Suffix meaning inflammation
- Blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
25 Clues: Irregular heartbeat • High blood pressure • Prefix meaning heart • Short for heart rate • Short for blood pressure • Suffix meaning inflammation • Prefix meaning blood vessel • Prefix meaning fast or rapid • Ultrasound image of the heart • The largest artery in the body • Medical term for a heart attack • Imaging test to view blood vessels • Device used to measure blood pressure • ...
The CCC Daily Crossword 2022-05-25
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- Superior chambers of the heart that receive blood from the body or lungs
- If blood pressure drops, the kidneys release the enzyme renin, leading to ____activation (abbreviation)
- Primarily carry oxygenated blood to the heart
- Provides a smooth lining for chambers of the heart and heart valves
- Cardiac output depends on ____volume and heart rate
- Heart failure most often affects the function of the ___ventricle
- Natriuretic peptides (NPs) ANP, BNP, CNP ____blood pressure
- Sac that encases the heart, with a fibrous outer layer and a double-layered inner serous layer
- Relaxation phase of atria and ventricles during cardiac cycle
- Transports blood between heart and body:____circulation
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- Primarily return deoxygenated blood to the heart
- Muscular layer of the heart responsible for its pumping action
- Thin-walled ____ assist in exchange of substances between blood and tissues
- Contains blood vessels, lymphatics, and vessels that supply blood to the myocardium
- Contraction phase of atria and ventricles during cardiac cycle
- Anatomical features of the heart that ensure blood flows in the correct direction
- Transports blood between heart and lungs:_____circulation
- Percentage of blood within the ventricles that is emptied during systole; important in classifying patients with HF
- Cardiac output is the volume of blood ejected from the ___each minute
- For patients with heart failure, each hospitalization increases the risk of this
- The incidence of heart failure doubles in men and triples in women with each __-year age increase from 65 to 85 years
21 Clues: Primarily carry oxygenated blood to the heart • Primarily return deoxygenated blood to the heart • Cardiac output depends on ____volume and heart rate • Transports blood between heart and body:____circulation • Transports blood between heart and lungs:_____circulation • Natriuretic peptides (NPs) ANP, BNP, CNP ____blood pressure • ...
Cardiovascular system terminology 2023-09-24
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- Temporary loss of consciousness due to insufficient blood flow to the brain.
- The death of tissue due to lack of blood supply.
- A bulging or weakened area in the wall of an artery.
- The system of the heart and blood vessels that circulate blood throughout the body.
- Insufficient blood supply to an organ or part of the body.
- Abnormally slow heart rate.
- The muscular middle layer of the heart.
- The phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts.
- The phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle relaxes and fills with blood.
- Listening to internal body sounds, such as heartbeats, with a stethoscope.
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- Abnormally fast heart rate.
- The buildup of fatty deposits in arterial walls, leading to narrowing and hardening.
- Heart Failure A condition where the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently.
- Enlargement of the heart.
- The double-walled sac that surrounds the heart.
- Disease of the heart muscle.
- Rapid, irregular, and uncoordinated contractions of the heart muscles.
- Inflammation of the heart.
18 Clues: Enlargement of the heart. • Inflammation of the heart. • Abnormally fast heart rate. • Abnormally slow heart rate. • Disease of the heart muscle. • The muscular middle layer of the heart. • The double-walled sac that surrounds the heart. • The death of tissue due to lack of blood supply. • A bulging or weakened area in the wall of an artery. • ...
Cardio Crossword 2014-02-20
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- condition of narrowing
- point quality
- vessel record
- enlargement
- of heart sound waves
- to the chest
- of excessive pressure
- to vein
- who studies the heart
- treatment
- to between atrium
- to heart and blood vessels
- condition
- volume blood condition
- condition of artery hardness
- to unknown disease
- who makes step
- of the Heart
- repair of blood vessels
- of sweating
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- clot destruction
- rhythm condition
- structure
- process
- vein
- incision of vein
- a rhythm condition
- of vein with blood clot
- of lining inside the heart
- record of heart's electricity
- to around the heart
- muscle disease
- heart inflammation
33 Clues: vein • process • to vein • structure • treatment • condition • enlargement • of sweating • to the chest • of the Heart • point quality • vessel record • muscle disease • who makes step • clot destruction • rhythm condition • incision of vein • to between atrium • a rhythm condition • heart inflammation • to unknown disease • to around the heart • of heart sound waves • of excessive pressure • who studies the heart • ...
Med Term Unit 5 2023-05-19
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- dye is injected into the blood vessels to diagnose diseases
- heart does not get the blood it needs
- uses ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels
- emergency department
- normal
- records electrical activity of the heart
- blood supply to the brain is blocked
- lines the chambers of the heart
- complete stop of the heart
- exchange oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nutrients
- an artery blows up like a balloon
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- increased pressure in the blood vessels
- smaller arteries
- beyond or excess
- disease
- referring to the chest
- carries blood away from the heart
- portable ECG machine that is worn for a few days
- as needed
- congestive heart failure
- shortness of breath
- carries blood to the heart
- the process of cutting
- measure items in blood that may indicate heart muscle damage
- vital signs stable
25 Clues: normal • disease • as needed • smaller arteries • beyond or excess • vital signs stable • shortness of breath • emergency department • referring to the chest • the process of cutting • congestive heart failure • carries blood to the heart • complete stop of the heart • lines the chambers of the heart • carries blood away from the heart • an artery blows up like a balloon • ...
Circulatory System 2023-03-28
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- where blood exits the right ventricle
- where the heart is located underneath
- red blood cells
- return blood back to the heart
- the smallest arteries
- narrow end of the heart
- a vein, transports oxygen-depleted blood from upper extremities (head, neck)
- transports blood to and from the heart with the help of blood vessels
- maintain directional flow of blood
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- a vein, transports oxygen-depleted blood from lower extremities (thorax, abdomen)
- my name!
- white blood cells
- straw-colored fluid, makes up 55% of total blood volume
- makes up lower chambers of the heart
- bottom left of heart
- pumps blood and circulates oxygen throughout the body
- muscles connect AV valves to cone shaped muscles that extend upward from the myocardium
- transport blood away from the heart
- large, elastic artery
- transport blood to and from the systemic and pulmonary circulatory system
- muscle layer of the heart
21 Clues: my name! • red blood cells • white blood cells • bottom left of heart • the smallest arteries • large, elastic artery • narrow end of the heart • muscle layer of the heart • return blood back to the heart • maintain directional flow of blood • transport blood away from the heart • makes up lower chambers of the heart • where blood exits the right ventricle • ...
Medical Terminology 2023-05-12
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- Diabetes Mellitus (abbreviation)
- have thinner walls and carry blood toward the heart
- similar to lungs
- a heart attack
- surgical puncture to remove fluid
- narrowing in the arteries surrounding the heart
- uses ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels
- the heart is not efficiently pumping from the left ventricle causing reduced blood flow
- blood pressure cuff
- the pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed
- Impression (abbreviation)
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- T (unabbreviated)
- listens to heart and lungs
- have very thin walls so the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide as well as the exchange of nutrients can occur
- surgical removal
- have thick walls that carry blood away from the heart
- to look at vessels
- looks at blood going through blood vessels
- Potassium Chloride (abbreviation)
- process of cutting
- pumps blood to the body
- rupture
- chest
- Hypertension (abbreviation)
- an artery has a weakened wall
25 Clues: chest • rupture • a heart attack • similar to lungs • surgical removal • T (unabbreviated) • to look at vessels • process of cutting • blood pressure cuff • pumps blood to the body • Impression (abbreviation) • listens to heart and lungs • Hypertension (abbreviation) • an artery has a weakened wall • Diabetes Mellitus (abbreviation) • surgical puncture to remove fluid • ...
Cardiovascular System 2025-09-25
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- The muscular organ that pumps blood
- Test Test measuring heart function during exercise
- Test that records the heart’s electrical activity
- Irregular heartbeat
- “Bad” cholesterol abbreviation
- Another word for high blood pressure
- Abbreviation for coronary artery disease
- Infection of the inner heart lining
- Monitor Portable device that records heart rhythm over time
- Suffix meaning “blood condition”
- The heart’s muscular middle layer
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- Hardening of the arteries due to plaque buildup
- Infarction Medical term for heart attack
- Prefix meaning “vessel”
- Prefix meaning “slow”
- Abbreviation for heart failure
- Imaging test of blood vessels using dye
- Blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart
- Abbreviation for blood pressure
- “Good” cholesterol abbreviation
- Ultrasound test that shows the heart’s structure
- Smallest blood vessels where exchange occurs
- Prefix meaning “heart”
- Prefix meaning “fast”
- Blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
25 Clues: Irregular heartbeat • Prefix meaning “slow” • Prefix meaning “fast” • Prefix meaning “heart” • Prefix meaning “vessel” • Abbreviation for heart failure • “Bad” cholesterol abbreviation • Abbreviation for blood pressure • “Good” cholesterol abbreviation • Suffix meaning “blood condition” • The heart’s muscular middle layer • The muscular organ that pumps blood • ...
25 2024-04-15
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- failure- impairment of the hearts pumping function
- below
- above
- blood pressure- pressure of blood flowing through the vessels consistently too high
- - removes waste products
- main organ in cardiovascular system
- - collects oxygenated blood
- congestive heart failure
- xray- takes a picture of your heart and lungs
- abnormal, different
- recording of the hearts electrical activity
- high blood pressure
- artery disease- most common cardiovascular disease
- test- measures the heart while on a treadmill
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- ultrasound of the heart
- two
- - delivers oxygen rich blood
- electrocardiogram
- cardiovascular disease
- catherization- uses catheter to diagnose heart problems
- within
- blood supply to brain is disturbed
- abnormal heart rhythm
- artery disease
- vessels-delivers blood to organs
25 Clues: two • below • above • within • artery disease • electrocardiogram • abnormal, different • high blood pressure • abnormal heart rhythm • cardiovascular disease • ultrasound of the heart • - removes waste products • congestive heart failure • - collects oxygenated blood • - delivers oxygen rich blood • vessels-delivers blood to organs • blood supply to brain is disturbed • ...
medical terms 2024-02-28
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- records heart activity
- meaning vein
- abnormal rhythm of the heart
- vessels that bring blood back to the heart
- impression
- records electrical activity of the heart
- vessels that branch off from arteries
- operating room
- vessels that carry blood away from the heart\
- muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body
- deliver an electrical signal to regulate heart beats
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- measure pressure
- meaning without
- meaning small
- meaning oxygen
- measure certain items in the blood
- meaning lung
- heart muscle is cut off of oxygen
- not plumping blood as well as it should
- centers around blood flow
- blood pressure
- made up of red and white blood cells
- hypertension
- shortness of breathe
24 Clues: impression • meaning vein • meaning lung • hypertension • meaning small • meaning oxygen • blood pressure • operating room • meaning without • measure pressure • shortness of breathe • records heart activity • centers around blood flow • abnormal rhythm of the heart • heart muscle is cut off of oxygen • measure certain items in the blood • made up of red and white blood cells • ...
cardiovascular 2026-04-20
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- – heart bypass surgery
- – test for heart’s electrical activity
- – ultrasound of the heart
- – organ that pumps blood
- – tiny blood vessel where exchange happens
- – congestive heart failure
- – bulging blood vessel
- – suffix meaning blood condition
- – imaging scan
- – test that looks at blood vessels
- – emergency chest compressions
- – root word meaning heart
- – blood pressure
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- – blocked or burst blood vessel in the brain
- – hardening of the arteries
- – heart rate
- – prefix meaning fast
- – high blood pressure
- – root meaning blood
- – largest artery in the body
- – blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
- – body scan using x-rays
- – blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart
- – chest pain
- – prefix meaning slow
25 Clues: – heart rate • – chest pain • – imaging scan • – blood pressure • – root meaning blood • – prefix meaning fast • – high blood pressure • – prefix meaning slow • – heart bypass surgery • – bulging blood vessel • – organ that pumps blood • – body scan using x-rays • – ultrasound of the heart • – root word meaning heart • – congestive heart failure • – hardening of the arteries • ...
Cardiovascular system 2020-11-30
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- abbreviation for coronary artery bypass graph
- inflammation of the heart valve
- abbreviation for permanent pacemaker
- aorta
- tissue that protects, insulates, binds, and supports
- abbreviation for cardiovascular disease
- inflammation
- pumps blood through the cardiovascular system
- involves wearing a small ECG machine
- records electric signals and activity in heart
- type of MRI to show blood vessels in the heart
- tissue that carries signals to and from parts of the body
- abbreviation for electrocardiogram
- disease of the heart muscles causing enlargement
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- disease of the blood vessels
- ultrasound of your chest
- vein
- tissue lines body cavities and hollow organs
- done to monitor heart while activity is being performed
- heart
- abbreviation for implantable cardioverter defibrillator
- an irregular heart rhythm
- ventricle
- vessel
- atrium
- tissue that allows muscles to contract
- fast beating heart
27 Clues: vein • heart • aorta • vessel • atrium • ventricle • inflammation • fast beating heart • ultrasound of your chest • an irregular heart rhythm • disease of the blood vessels • inflammation of the heart valve • abbreviation for electrocardiogram • abbreviation for permanent pacemaker • involves wearing a small ECG machine • tissue that allows muscles to contract • ...
Cardiovascular System 2021-04-06
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- Clot
- Deliver an electrical signal to regulate heart beats
- Vein
- Myocardial infarction
- Listen for the sounds of the heart, lungs and intestines
- Chest
- Artery has a weakened wall, causing it to swell
- Heart doesn’t get the blood flow it needs
- Mitral valve prolapse
- Records the electrical activity of the heart
- implantable cardioverter defibrillator
- Records heart activity to show a possible pattern for the symptoms the patient may be having
- Blood pressure cuff
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- Wall between the left and right ventricles
- Takes blood to the body systems, organs, tissues, and cells
- Narrowing in the arteries surrounding the heart
- Pulse
- Swollen and dilated veins
- Dilated vein
- Pumps blood to the rest of the body
- Exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nutrients
- Complete stopping of the heart
- Double-layered sac enclosing the heart
- Premature ventricular contraction
- Ventricular tachycardia
25 Clues: Clot • Vein • Pulse • Chest • Dilated vein • Blood pressure cuff • Myocardial infarction • Mitral valve prolapse • Ventricular tachycardia • Swollen and dilated veins • Complete stopping of the heart • Premature ventricular contraction • Pumps blood to the rest of the body • Double-layered sac enclosing the heart • implantable cardioverter defibrillator • ...
Circulatory System 2013-05-06
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- Liquid component of blood
- prevents blood from flowing backwards in the heart
- lower chambers of the heart
- Connects arteries to veins
- Reach the site of infection and destroy microorganisms
- major organ of the circulatory system
- Carries blood away from the heart
- cava major vein returning blood to the heart
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- supplies blood to the kidneys
- blood travels between the heart and lungs
- upper number, when ventricles relax
- Movement of blood from the heart to all parts of the body
- Returns deoxygenated blood to the heart
- released to catch RBC to form clot or scab
- clumping of blood between blood types
- Transports O2 to all parts of the body
- supplies blood to small intestine and liver
- the movement of blood throughout the body
- Returns fluid in the tissues back to the bloodstream
- major artery leaving the heart
20 Clues: Liquid component of blood • Connects arteries to veins • lower chambers of the heart • supplies blood to the kidneys • major artery leaving the heart • Carries blood away from the heart • upper number, when ventricles relax • clumping of blood between blood types • major organ of the circulatory system • Transports O2 to all parts of the body • ...
Unit 5 Lab 2023-10-18
Across
- a condition where an artery has a weakened wall.
- fast
- - bottom portion of the heart
- pain
- used to measure blood pressure; also known as a blood cuff
- vein
- the pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed.
- blood pressure
- artery disease- there is a narrowing in the arteries surrounding the heart
- cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- delicate and thin blood vessels
- electrocardiography
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- blood vessels that collect oxyen and return it to your heart
- Infraction- also known as a heart attack
- tube-like structure transporting fluids, nutrients, and oyxgen throughout our body.
- heart,
- echocardiogram
- monitor- portal EKG machine
- - made of cardiac muscle
- middle
- cardiovascular
- an ultrasound used to look at its heart and vessels
- used to look at blood vessels
- known as blood pressure
- - tool used to listen to the heart
25 Clues: fast • pain • vein • heart, • middle • echocardiogram • cardiovascular • blood pressure • electrocardiography • known as blood pressure • - made of cardiac muscle • monitor- portal EKG machine • - bottom portion of the heart • used to look at blood vessels • cardiopulmonary resuscitation • delicate and thin blood vessels • - tool used to listen to the heart • ...
Cardiovascular Crossword Puzzle 2023-12-17
Across
- Aorta
- Vessels that carry blood away from the heart
- Cardiovascular
- Heart
- Stenosis Mitras valve is abnormally narrow can prevent blood from flowing smoothly and quickly
- Vessels that bring blood back to the heart
- Instrument for listening to the action of someone's heart or breathing
- Vessel
- A muscular pump that forces blood around the body
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- Thromboembolism Blood clot that gets stuck in vein
- Made up of red and white blood cells, plasma, and platelets
- Artery
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- Test Shows how well your heart works when it's pumping hard
- Aneurysm Artery wall has weakened, allowing it to widen
- Instrument for measuring blood pressure
- Top chamber
- Records the electrical signal from the heart to check for different heart conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Hardening of the arteries
- Vessels Include your arteries, veins, and capillaries
- Artery Disease Narrowing of the arteries that lead to the legs, stomach, arms and head
- Coronary Heart Disease
24 Clues: Aorta • Heart • Vessel • Artery • Top chamber • Cardiovascular • Cardiovascular Disease • Coronary Heart Disease • Coronary Artery Disease • Hardening of the arteries • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft • Instrument for measuring blood pressure • Vessels that bring blood back to the heart • Vessels that carry blood away from the heart • A muscular pump that forces blood around the body • ...
Cardiovascular system 2022-10-21
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- Vein
- Cause swollen, dilated veins
- high blood pressure
- Causes swelling due to weakened artery walls.
- a test to see the heart and vessels using ultrasound
- A common medical tool used to hear heartbeats
- sends blood from the heart to the artery
- Heart
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- Another commonly know tool that is wrapped around someone's arm to measure blood pressure.
- A test to see the vessels in one's body using an x-ray dye.
- pressure
- Takes used blood to the heart
- clot
- takes blood from the veins to the heart
- Provides blood to the body
- A disease that narrows blood vessels and can lead to discoloration, pain, and numbness.
- It is inflammation on the outside of the heart
- A test to see the electric motions a heart is making
- A test to see if the muscle in the heart is damaged.
- An organ that pumps blood
- pulse
21 Clues: Vein • clot • pulse • Heart • pressure • high blood pressure • An organ that pumps blood • Provides blood to the body • Cause swollen, dilated veins • Takes used blood to the heart • takes blood from the veins to the heart • sends blood from the heart to the artery • Causes swelling due to weakened artery walls. • A common medical tool used to hear heartbeats • ...
Circulatory System 2023-01-18
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- Proteins found on the surface of the RBC that identifies the different blood groups
- Term for High blood pressure
- Protective membrane covering the heart
- Contraction phase of the heart
- Fluid in the lymph vessels and lymphatic organs
- Artery that carries oxygen and nutrients to the muscles of the heart
- Relaxation Phase of the heart
- Node that initiates the heartbeat
- Prevents mixing of blood between the right and the left side of the heart
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- Valve between the right Auricle and right Ventricle
- Carry blood towards heart
- Receiving chambers
- Circulatory fluid in Human body
- Principal sites for exchanges of gases and other materials
- Carry blood away from heart
- Scientist who identified the blood groups
- Pumping chambers
- Heart muscles
- ______ occurs when the heart suddenly stops pumping blood around the body.
- Organ of our body where blood gets oxygenated
- Carries oxygenated blood to all parts of the body
21 Clues: Heart muscles • Pumping chambers • Receiving chambers • Carry blood towards heart • Carry blood away from heart • Term for High blood pressure • Relaxation Phase of the heart • Contraction phase of the heart • Circulatory fluid in Human body • Node that initiates the heartbeat • Protective membrane covering the heart • Scientist who identified the blood groups • ...
Medical Terms 2022-11-03
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- attack a part of the heart doesn’t get the blood flow it needs
- enzymes measures certain items in the blood
- arrest a complete stopping of the heart
- against
- procedure done in radiology
- above, over or excessive
- abbreviation that measures different substances in your blood
- blood vessels located throughout your body that collect oxygen
- smaller arteries
- device that analyzes heart rhythm
- artery is swelled due to weakened wall
- type of disease involving arteries
- uses an ultrasound to look at heart vessels
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- physiology or related to nature
- arterioles meet the second type of vessel
- slow
- between
- heart failure heart is not efficiently pumping from the left ventricle
- blood pressure cuff
- pressure of the blood in the circulatory system
- monitor portable machine that the patient wears to record heart activity
- thick walls that carry blood away from the heart
- artery a narrowing in the arteries surrounding the heart
- organ that pumps blood throughout your body
- describing the symptom physician recommended
25 Clues: slow • between • against • smaller arteries • blood pressure cuff • above, over or excessive • procedure done in radiology • physiology or related to nature • device that analyzes heart rhythm • type of disease involving arteries • artery is swelled due to weakened wall • arrest a complete stopping of the heart • arterioles meet the second type of vessel • ...
Medical Term. 2024-10-23
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- instrument that measures pressure
- process of freeing or destroying
- Disease narrowing in the arteries surrounding the heart
- blood vessels that connect arteries to veins
- carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart
- instrument to measure pressure
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Dyspnea on Exertion
- Basic Metabolic Panel
- keeps blood flowing on the right side and allows the blood to not go backwards
- uses x-ray dye to blood vessels
- increased pressure in the blood vessels
- behind or back
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- pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed
- union or association
- Arrest complete stopping of the heart
- uses ultrasound to look at heart & vessels
- Monitor records heart activity
- Condition an artery has a weakened wall
- device that regulates heart beats
- Millimeters of Mercury
- Automated External Defibrillator
- carry oxygenated blood back to the heart
- pumps blood to body
- pertaining to
25 Clues: pertaining to • behind or back • Dyspnea on Exertion • pumps blood to body • union or association • Deep Vein Thrombosis • Basic Metabolic Panel • Millimeters of Mercury • Monitor records heart activity • instrument to measure pressure • uses x-ray dye to blood vessels • process of freeing or destroying • Automated External Defibrillator • instrument that measures pressure • ...
medical term. crossword 2025-04-23
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- a mass of coagulated blood blocking circulation
- prefix meaning heart
- heart rate
- blood pressure
- imaging test to view blood vessles
- blood vessels that return blood back to the heart
- largest artery in the body
- root word meaning vessel
- fatty deposits that can clog arteries
- prevents back flow of blood in the heart
- brain damage due to interruption of blood to the brain
- used to listen to the heart and lungs
- rhythmic expansion of arteries due to heartbeat
- prefix meaning blood
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- measures arterial pressure
- coronary artery diesease
- pumps blood through the body
- myocardial infarction
- tiny vessels where nutrients and gas exchange in the blood occurs
- suffix meaning inflammation
- blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
- ultrasound of the heart
- electrocardiogram
- suffix meaning removal or excision
- abbreviation for congestive heart failure
25 Clues: heart rate • blood pressure • electrocardiogram • prefix meaning heart • prefix meaning blood • myocardial infarction • ultrasound of the heart • coronary artery diesease • root word meaning vessel • measures arterial pressure • largest artery in the body • suffix meaning inflammation • pumps blood through the body • imaging test to view blood vessles • suffix meaning removal or excision • ...
Raphael Amit Cardiovascular System 2025-04-21
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- Low red blood cell count
- Muscular middle layer of the heart wall
- Smallest blood vessels where exchange occurs
- Tool used to listen to heartbeat
- Vein that drains blood from the liver
- Carry blood away from the heart
- Upper chamber of the heart
- Cell fragments involved in clotting
- Divides left and right sides of the heart
- White blood cells
- Largest artery in the body
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- Inner lining of the heart
- Carry blood towards the heart
- Red blood cells
- Arteries in the thighs that supply blood to the legs
- Relaxation phase of the heartbeat
- Artery that supplies blood to the brain
- Liquid component of blood
- Outer layer of the heart wall
- Lower chamber of the heart
- Cardiovascular system
- Irregular heartbeat
- Contraction phase of the heartbeat
- Prevents backflow of blood in the heart
- Protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen
25 Clues: Red blood cells • White blood cells • Irregular heartbeat • Cardiovascular system • Low red blood cell count • Inner lining of the heart • Liquid component of blood • Lower chamber of the heart • Upper chamber of the heart • Largest artery in the body • Carry blood towards the heart • Outer layer of the heart wall • Carry blood away from the heart • Tool used to listen to heartbeat • ...
Activity 2: How Does the Cardiovascular System Work? 2025-11-03
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- Heart
- Inflammation
- Type of test to evaluate how well this system is functioning
- Process of recording
- Pumps blood throughout the body
- Lung
- Heart Rate
- An artery has a weakened wall, causing it to swell
- Largest artery in the body
- used To listen for the sounds of the heart
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Carry blood toward the heart
- High blood pressure
- a portable ECG machine that the patient wears over a few days
- Carry blood away from the heart
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- Complete stopping of the heart
- Instrument to measure pressure
- Blood Pressure
- Tiny vessels where oxygen, nutrients, and waste are exchanged
- Swollen and dilated veins
- Left Ventricle
- Oxygen Level
- Pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed
- Test that uses ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels
- Hardening
25 Clues: Lung • Heart • Hardening • Heart Rate • Inflammation • Oxygen Level • Blood Pressure • Left Ventricle • High blood pressure • Process of recording • Coronary Artery Disease • Swollen and dilated veins • Largest artery in the body • Carry blood toward the heart • Complete stopping of the heart • Instrument to measure pressure • Pumps blood throughout the body • Carry blood away from the heart • ...
Cardiovascular System 2026-03-30
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- coronary artery disease
- Heart Failure heart can't pump effectively
- Related to blood vessels
- Irregular heartbeat
- The main pump of the cardiovascular system
- Blood Pressure
- Related to the heart
- Myocardial Infarction
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- Inflammation
- Blood vessel carrying blood away from heart
- Surgical removal
- Blood vessel carrying blood towards heart
- tiny blood vessels where exchange happens
- Heart rate
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Largest artery in the body
- High blood pressurMyocardialclerosis Hardening of arteries due to plaqFailure ial-infarction Heart Attack
17 Clues: Heart rate • Inflammation • Blood Pressure • Surgical removal • Irregular heartbeat • Related to the heart • Myocardial Infarction • coronary artery disease • Congestive Heart Failure • Related to blood vessels • Largest artery in the body • Blood vessel carrying blood towards heart • tiny blood vessels where exchange happens • Heart Failure heart can't pump effectively • ...
Circulatory and Immune System 2014-12-18
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- The transportation component of blood
- The first form of defence in the immune system
- The internal form of defence in the immune system
- The largest artery in the body
- What you look for when calculating heart rate
- Erythrocytes are also called
- Carries oxygenated blood from the lungs back into the heart
- Form of measurement to calculate the speed of your heart
- Leukocytes are also called
- Clot Blood
- Blood vessels that contain valves
- The heart contains four and veins contain them
- The lower chambers of the heart
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- Where blood receives oxygen
- The upper chambers of the heart
- Carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs
- Two types systole and diastole
- Blood vessels that are one cell thick
- Heart Attack, Epilepsy, and Diabetes are all forms of
- Carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the body
- A, B, AB, and O are the four main
- The main pump in the circulatory system
22 Clues: Clot Blood • Leukocytes are also called • Where blood receives oxygen • Erythrocytes are also called • Two types systole and diastole • The largest artery in the body • The upper chambers of the heart • The lower chambers of the heart • A, B, AB, and O are the four main • Blood vessels that contain valves • The transportation component of blood • ...
Cardivascular Crossword 2.0 2021-01-27
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- study of(prefix/suffix/rootwords)
- ultrasound of the heart(tools)
- blood vessel(prefix/suffix/rootwords)
- slender, plastic tube that can be placed at the beginning of a blood vessel to deliver treatment(tools)
- holds incision open during surgery(tools)
- instrument used to measure blood pressure(tools)
- carries blood to heart(tissue)
- damage or blockage of coronary arteries(disease)
- cardiovascular(abbreviations)
- lung(prefix/suffix/rootwords)
- inflammation of the pericardium(disease)
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- where the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should(disease)
- blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle(disease)
- sudden loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness(disease)
- blood(abbreviations)
- measures your heart's electrical activity(tools)
- coronary artery bypass graft(abbreviations)
- carries blood away from heart(tissue)
- electrocardiogram(abbreviations
- organ that pumps blood(tissue)
- double layer membrane enclosing the heart(tissue)
- muscular tissue of the heart(tissue)
- blood pressure(abbreviations)
- heart(prefix/suffix/rootwords)
- imflammation(prefix/suffix/rootwords)
25 Clues: blood(abbreviations) • cardiovascular(abbreviations) • lung(prefix/suffix/rootwords) • blood pressure(abbreviations) • ultrasound of the heart(tools) • organ that pumps blood(tissue) • carries blood to heart(tissue) • heart(prefix/suffix/rootwords) • electrocardiogram(abbreviations • study of(prefix/suffix/rootwords) • muscular tissue of the heart(tissue) • ...
Cardiovascular system crossword 2021-01-27
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- pertaining to the inner part of the heart
- instrument used to listen to the beating of the heart
- abbreviation for pulse
- abbreviation for hypertension
- abbreviation that means blood pressure
- irregular heart beats whether too fast or too slow
- used to diagnose heart disorders
- suffix that means small and does not have o
- another name for high blood pressure
- records the heart's movements, size, and shape
- records the heart's electrical activity
- Japanese syndrome named Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
- vessels that carry blood away from the heart
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- heart muscle disease
- root word that means chest but isn't thorac
- means beats per minute
- instrument used to measure blood pressure
- arrest when the heart suddenly stops
- organ that pumps blood through the system
- above or excessive
- network of small vessels that exchange oxygen and nutrients
- abberviation for ventricular tachycardia
- root word that means heart but isn't cardi
- root word that means to cut
- small tubes that carry blood back to the heart
25 Clues: above or excessive • heart muscle disease • means beats per minute • abbreviation for pulse • root word that means to cut • abbreviation for hypertension • used to diagnose heart disorders • another name for high blood pressure • arrest when the heart suddenly stops • abbreviation that means blood pressure • records the heart's electrical activity • ...
Cardiovascular System 2024-06-17
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- suffix meaning written record
- machine in the chest that regulates heart beats
- basic metabolic panel
- prefix meaning slow
- tiny tube used to inject or drain substances into or from the body
- root word meaning vein
- suffix meaning enlarged
- prefix meaning within
- infarction another phrase for heart attack
- tool that measures blood pressure
- intravenous
- monitor machinę that records heart activity
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- arrest condition in which the heart completely stops
- as needed
- condition in which an artery has a weakened wall, causing swelling
- middle, muscular layer of the heart that contracts to pump blood
- carries blood away from the heart
- tool that listens to the heart, lungs, and intestines
- carries blood to the heart
- main organ of the cardiovascular system
- veins condition in which you have swollen and dilated veins
- outer layer of the heart
- deep vein thrombosis
- hardening of the arteries
- mitral valve prolapse
25 Clues: as needed • intravenous • prefix meaning slow • deep vein thrombosis • basic metabolic panel • prefix meaning within • mitral valve prolapse • root word meaning vein • suffix meaning enlarged • outer layer of the heart • hardening of the arteries • carries blood to the heart • suffix meaning written record • carries blood away from the heart • tool that measures blood pressure • ...
Medical Terminology - Related to Cardiovascular Health 2025-11-19
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- Occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced.
- Blood Pressure
- Cardiac Care Unit
- Myocardial Infarction(A Heart attack)
- The buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on artery walls.
- artery
- heart
- Uses sound waves to create images of the heart
- Records the electrical activity of the heart
- Uses X-rays to look at the blood vessels
- An irregular heartbeat.
- High blood pressure
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- Measures systolic and diastolic blood pressure
- A heart attack, where blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked.
- Monitors heart activity while the patient exercises
- The muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
- inflammation
- Vessels that carry deoxygenated blood back to the hear
- vessel
- The body's largest artery, originating from the left ventricle of the heart.
- The smallest blood vessels that connect arteries and veins and where nutrient and gas exchange occurs
- Vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
25 Clues: heart • artery • vessel • disease • inflammation • Blood Pressure • Cardiac Care Unit • High blood pressure • Coronary Artery Disease • An irregular heartbeat. • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation • Myocardial Infarction(A Heart attack) • Uses X-rays to look at the blood vessels • Records the electrical activity of the heart • Measures systolic and diastolic blood pressure • ...
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM ANATOMY & PHISIOLOGY 2023-09-26
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- Another name for the chambers of the heart
- The largest artery
- Valve that functions to flow blood from the atrium to the ventricle during systole
- The valve located between the left atrium and the left ventricle
- Blood pressure when the ventricles relax
- The blood that comes out of the lungs to the heart contains many elements
- The smallest blood vessels
- Blood circulation from the heart to the digestive organs back to the heart
- Simple squamous layer that lines the inside of the heart
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- An organ that functions as a blood pump throughout the body
- The inner layer of arteries and veins
- A tool for measuring heart rate
- Blood vessels that carry blood to the heart
- Hole in the heart when a human is still in the fetus
- The atrioventricular valve on the right side of the heart
- Circulation of blood from the heart to the lungs back to the heart
- Another name for the atrium in the heart chamber
- A tool used to measure blood pressure
- Blood vessels found between the arteries and veins
- Blood vessels that carry blood to the outside of the heart
20 Clues: The largest artery • The smallest blood vessels • A tool for measuring heart rate • The inner layer of arteries and veins • A tool used to measure blood pressure • Blood pressure when the ventricles relax • Another name for the chambers of the heart • Blood vessels that carry blood to the heart • Another name for the atrium in the heart chamber • ...
Cardiovascular System 2021-11-23
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- Abbreviation for Ventricular Tachycardia
- Abbreviaiton for Automated External Defibrillator
- monitor / a portable ECG machine that records heart activity
- / relating to, or involving the heart and blood vessels
- / a condition in which the pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed
- / root word for blood
- / prefix for under or insufficient
- / a muscle that pumps blood throughout the body
- / carry oxygen and nutrients through your body
- Abbreviation for Beats per minute
- Abbreviation for Hypertension
- Arrest / a complete stopping of the heart
- / suffix for surgical puncture to remove fluid
- / root word for pulse
- Veins / swollen and dilated veins
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- a small electrical device placed in the chest to regulate heart beats
- / also known as EKG, records electrical activity in the heart
- for blood pressure
- a test that uses ultrasound to look at the heart
- used to listen for the sounds of the heart& lungs& intestines
- / suffix for condition
- / the innermost layer of the heart
- instrument to measure blood pressure
- / the outermost layer of the heart
- / high blood pressure
- / a type of blood vessel that return deoxygenated blood to your heart
- / condition in which an artery has a weakened wall, causing it to swell
- / prefix for middle
28 Clues: for blood pressure • / prefix for middle • / root word for blood • / root word for pulse • / high blood pressure • / suffix for condition • Abbreviation for Hypertension • Abbreviation for Beats per minute • / prefix for under or insufficient • Veins / swollen and dilated veins • / the innermost layer of the heart • instrument to measure blood pressure • ...
The Circulatory System 2023-05-01
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- smallest blood vessels connects arterioles and venules
- red blood cells
- cell fragment of blood involved in clotting
- the cardiac muscle layer of the heart wall
- minute artery
- Liquid connective tissue
- any substance that is recognized as foreign and activates the immune system
- a small vein
- the contraction phase of heart activity
- a period of relaxation of the heart in which it fills with blood
- the membranous sac enveloping the heart
- the percentage of erythrocytes to total blood volume
- a substance produced by the body that can provide immunity against a specific antigen
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- Circulation system of blood vessels that carry blood to and from the lungs for gas exchange
- white blood cells
- a vessel that carries blood away from the heart
- Circulation system of blood vessels that carry nutrient and oxygen rich blood to the body organs
- the oxygen transporting pigment of erythrocytes
- discharging chambers of the heart
- a chamber of the heart receiving blood from the veins
- the fluid portion of the blood
- the membrane lining the interior of the heart
- membrane that tightly hugs the outside of the heart and is actually part of the heart wall
- a vessel that carries blood toward the heart
- point at the bottom of the heart
25 Clues: a small vein • minute artery • red blood cells • white blood cells • Liquid connective tissue • the fluid portion of the blood • point at the bottom of the heart • discharging chambers of the heart • the contraction phase of heart activity • the membranous sac enveloping the heart • the cardiac muscle layer of the heart wall • cell fragment of blood involved in clotting • ...
Symptomatology of CHD (sudden coronary death and various typer of angina pectoris 2025-03-03
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- - Fainting or loss of consciousness, sometimes due to severe angina or heart conditions.
- - Refers to the heart muscle, often used in the context of myocardial infarction or heart attack.
- - A type of angina that occurs at rest or with minimal exertion and is more intense.
- - Angina that typically occurs with exertion and subsides with rest.
- - A segment on the ECG that can be elevated during a heart attack.
- - A condition caused by reduced blood flow to the heart, leading to chest pain or angina.
- - This term describes pain that spreads from the chest to the arms, neck, or jaw.
- - The medical term for difficulty breathing, often seen in severe angina or heart failure.
- - Difficulty breathing or feeling breathless during exertion or at rest.
- - This type of reaction can accompany the anxiety caused by angina pain or heart attack.
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- - A type of coronary event that occurs without warning, often leading to death.
- - A bluish color of the skin, especially around the lips or fingers, seen in severe heart conditions.
- - A symptom often associated with heart attacks, sometimes experienced alongside chest pain.
- - Abnormally fast heart rate, which can be a symptom of CHD or heart failure.
- - A common symptom of angina, characterized by tightness or pressure.
- - The feeling of discomfort often reported during angina or heart attack.
- - Profuse sweating, often reported during a heart attack or severe angina attack.
- - An overwhelming sense of tiredness that can occur in both angina and heart failure.
- - An abnormal heart rhythm that can be a sign of coronary disease or heart attack.
19 Clues: - A segment on the ECG that can be elevated during a heart attack. • - Angina that typically occurs with exertion and subsides with rest. • - A common symptom of angina, characterized by tightness or pressure. • - Difficulty breathing or feeling breathless during exertion or at rest. • - The feeling of discomfort often reported during angina or heart attack. • ...
Cardiovascular Puzzle 2025-10-16
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- Heart disease where cholesterol build up on the arteries walls
- pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed
- coronary artery disease
- Irregular heart rhythms, such as palpitations, tachycardia, and fibrillation.
- x-ray dye called contrast is injected into blood vessels to diagnose things
- Used to listen to the sounds of your heart and lungs
- condition where the heart cannot pump blood effectively enough to meet the needs of the body
- These carry blood away from the heart
- The organ that you use to breath
- used to measure certain items in the blood that may indicate heart muscle damage
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- A test where you are asked to walk on a treadmill to see how hard the heart is working
- Root word for heart
- Suffix that means an instrument to measure pressure
- The main organ that pumps blood thought the body
- Normal sinus rhythm
- Prefix meaning under or insufficient
- Prefix meaning fast
- Damage to the brain caused by a blockage or rupture of a blood vessel in the head.
- Have very thin wall where carbon dioxide,oxygen,and other nutrients is exchanged
- a test that uses ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels.
- Echocardiagram
- Suffix meaning pain
- These carry blood to the heart
- cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- shortness of breath
25 Clues: Echocardiagram • Root word for heart • Normal sinus rhythm • Prefix meaning fast • Suffix meaning pain • shortness of breath • coronary artery disease • cardiopulmonary resuscitation • These carry blood to the heart • The organ that you use to breath • Prefix meaning under or insufficient • These carry blood away from the heart • pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed • ...
Cardiovascular Puzzle 2025-10-16
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- Prefix meaning fast
- Normal sinus rhythm (abbreviation)
- These carry blood to the heart
- pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed
- These carry blood away from the heart
- cardiopulmonary resuscitation (abbreviation)
- Have very thin wall where carbon dioxide,oxygen,and other nutrients is exchanged
- x-ray dye called contrast is injected into blood vessels to diagnose things
- shortness of breath (abbreviation)
- A test where you are asked to walk on a treadmill to see how hard the heart is working
- condition where the heart cannot pump blood effectively enough to meet the needs of the body
- Root word for heart
- The main organ that pumps blood thought the body
- Echocardiagram (abbreviation)
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- Heart disease where cholesterol build up on the arteries walls
- Suffix that means an instrument to measure pressure
- a test that uses ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels.
- coronary artery disease (abbreviation)
- Suffix meaning pain
- Prefix meaning under or insufficient
- The organ that you use to breath
- Damage to the brain caused by a blockage or rupture of a blood vessel in the head.
- used to measure certain items in the blood that may indicate heart muscle damage
- Used to listen to the sounds of your heart and lungs
- Irregular heart rhythms, such as palpitations, tachycardia, and fibrillation.
25 Clues: Prefix meaning fast • Suffix meaning pain • Root word for heart • Echocardiagram (abbreviation) • These carry blood to the heart • The organ that you use to breath • Normal sinus rhythm (abbreviation) • shortness of breath (abbreviation) • Prefix meaning under or insufficient • These carry blood away from the heart • coronary artery disease (abbreviation) • ...
The Cardiovascular System 2017-02-17
Across
- Carries deoxygenated blood from the lower and middle body to the right atrium.
- A vessel that arises from the right ventricle of the heart
- Tip of heart formed by the left ventricle and most inferior portion of the heart.
- One of two grooves that seperates the ventricles of the heart.
- A dual flap valve in the heart that lies between the left atrium and left ventricle.
- The middle muscular layer of the heart's walls and its functions by providing a scaffolding for the heart chambers.
- The main artery of the body.
- The longer of the two arteries.
- Seperates the atria from the ventricles.
- Part of the heart that lies opposite of the apex and formed by left atrium.
- Blood flows through this valve to the ventricles.
- One of two large chambers that collect and expel blood recieved from an atrium.
- Inner lining of the heart muscle and covers the heart valves.
- arteries: The vessels that supply the heart with rich blood in oxygen.
- The upper two heart chambers.
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- The wall of tissue that seperates the right and left atria.
- Portion of the cardiovascular system that carries deoxygenated blood away from the heart.
- The stout wall seperatinf the lower chambers of the heart.
- Also known as hesrt strings.
- The superior of the great venous trunks that return depxygenated blood from the systemic circulation to the right atrium of the heart.
- Between the left ventricle and the aorta.
- Lies beetween the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery.
- The passage of arterial blood.
- The inner layer of the pericardium.
- Swelling and irritation of the pericardium.
- Situated at the opening of the right atrium of the heart.
- Large blood vessels that recieve oxygenated blood from the lungs.
- Conical sac of fibrous tissue that surrounds the heart.
- Outer layer of the pericardium.
- Innermost layer of the tissue the lines the chambers of the heart.
30 Clues: Also known as hesrt strings. • The main artery of the body. • The upper two heart chambers. • The passage of arterial blood. • The longer of the two arteries. • Outer layer of the pericardium. • The inner layer of the pericardium. • Seperates the atria from the ventricles. • Between the left ventricle and the aorta. • Swelling and irritation of the pericardium. • ...
Cardiovascular Terminology Review 2026-02-27
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- Prefix referring to blood vessels
- Abbreviation for Congestive Heart Failure
- A balloon-like bulge in an artery wall at risk of rupture
- Abbreviation for a blood clot in a deep vein
- Hardening of the arteries due to plaque buildup
- Prefix meaning slow, used for heart rates under 60 bpm
- Instrument used to record electrical heart activity
- Thick, muscular middle layer of the heart wall
- Muscular wall separating the left and right sides of the heart
- The medical term for high blood pressure
- Any abnormal or irregular heart rhythm
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- Medical term for tissue death (as in a heart attack)
- The technical name for a blood pressure cuff
- Small branches of arteries that lead to capillaries
- Suffix meaning abnormal hardening of tissue
- Word root referring to the veins
- Restricted blood flow and oxygen to a part of the body
- Prefix meaning fast, used for heart rates over 100 bpm
- Double-walled sac that encloses and protects the heart
- Abnormal narrowing of a passage or valve
- Tool using ultrasound waves to image the heart
- Portable device that records heart activity for 24-48 hours
- Prefix relating to the blood
- Smooth, innermost lining of the heart chambers
- Abbreviation for Coronary Artery Disease
25 Clues: Prefix relating to the blood • Word root referring to the veins • Prefix referring to blood vessels • Any abnormal or irregular heart rhythm • Abnormal narrowing of a passage or valve • The medical term for high blood pressure • Abbreviation for Coronary Artery Disease • Abbreviation for Congestive Heart Failure • Suffix meaning abnormal hardening of tissue • ...
cardiovascular system 2025-11-12
Across
- x ray imaging of blood vessels using a contrast dye.
- the body's largest artery
- heart failure a condition where the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.
- an instrument used to listen to internal body sounds, like heartbeats
- blood vessel carries deoxygenated blood to heart
- abbreviation for congestive heart failure
- an ultrasound of the heart
- a root work referring to blood vessels
- an irregular heartbeat
- a suffix meaning blood condition
- a prefix meaning "heart"
- blood vessel that carries blood away from heart
- a thin tube inserted into a body cavity for diagnostic purposes
- infarction the medical terms for heart attack
- the sac like membrane enclosing the heart
- abbreviation for heart rate
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- abbreviation for electrocardiogram
- persistently high blood pressure
- abbreviation for blood pressure
- the smallest blood vessel where waste occurs
- a test that records the electrical activity of the heart
- a device used to measure blood pressure
- a prefix meaning "fast"
- abbreviation for coronary artery disease
- abbreviation for myocardial infarction
- a prefix meaning "vessel"
- Organ that pumps blood through the body
- occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted
- a prefix meaning "slow"
- hardening of arteries due to plaque buildup
30 Clues: an irregular heartbeat • a prefix meaning "fast" • a prefix meaning "slow" • a prefix meaning "heart" • the body's largest artery • a prefix meaning "vessel" • an ultrasound of the heart • abbreviation for heart rate • abbreviation for blood pressure • persistently high blood pressure • a suffix meaning blood condition • abbreviation for electrocardiogram • ...
L6 Heart Failure: Types and Classification of Heart Failure 2024-09-19
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- Fraction Measurement used to classify heart failure by determining the percentage of blood pumped out of the heart.
- Heart Failure Heart failure that primarily affects the right side of the heart, causing systemic edema.
- Heart Failure Sudden onset or worsening of heart failure symptoms requiring immediate treatment.
- Heart failure type with preserved ejection fraction greater than 50%.
- Heart Failure Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, characterized by impaired relaxation of the heart.
- Cardiomyopathy Thickening of the heart muscle, leading to diastolic dysfunction.
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- Heart Failure Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, characterized by impaired contraction of the heart.
- Heart failure type with an ejection fraction of less than 40%.
- Heart Failure General term for heart failure with fluid retention and congestion.
- Heart failure type with mildly reduced ejection fraction between 41-49%.
- Heart Failure Long-term, persistent heart failure requiring ongoing management.
- Edema Fluid accumulation in the lungs, commonly associated with heart failure.
- Disease of the heart muscle that can lead to heart failure.
- Heart Failure Heart failure that primarily affects the left side of the heart, causing pulmonary congestion.
- Cardiomyopathy Enlargement of the heart chambers, leading to systolic dysfunction.
15 Clues: Disease of the heart muscle that can lead to heart failure. • Heart failure type with an ejection fraction of less than 40%. • Heart failure type with preserved ejection fraction greater than 50%. • Heart failure type with mildly reduced ejection fraction between 41-49%. • Edema Fluid accumulation in the lungs, commonly associated with heart failure. • ...
Cardiovascular system 2022-10-21
Across
- A test to see the vessels in one's body using an x-ray dye.
- A test to see if the muscle in the heart is damaged.
- Vein
- Takes used blood to the heart
- high blood pressure
- Provides blood to the body
- takes blood from the veins to the heart
- Heart
- sends blood from the heart to the artery
- Another commonly know tool that is wrapped around someone's arm to measure blood pressure.
- Causes swelling due to weakened artery walls.
- A common medical tool used to hear heartbeats
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- An organ that pumps blood
- Cause swollen, dilated veins
- It is inflammation on the outside of the heart
- pulse
- A test to see the electric motions a heart is making
- A disease that narrows blood vessels and can lead to discoloration, pain, and numbness.
- a test to see the heart and vessels using ultrasound
- pressure
- clot
21 Clues: Vein • clot • pulse • Heart • pressure • high blood pressure • An organ that pumps blood • Provides blood to the body • Cause swollen, dilated veins • Takes used blood to the heart • takes blood from the veins to the heart • sends blood from the heart to the artery • Causes swelling due to weakened artery walls. • A common medical tool used to hear heartbeats • ...
unit 5 act 2 2025-01-25
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- Over, excessive
- A test that uses ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels.
- intensive care unit
- skin
- The machine records the electrical activity of the heart.
- Under deficient
- vein
- between
- inside
- X-ray dye called contrast is injected into blood vessels
- heart
- the instrument used to measure pulse pressure
- A condition in which an artery has a weakened wall, causing it to swell, like a balloon.
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- Hardening of the arteries, one of the main causes of heart disease.
- heart failure the heart is not efficiently pumping from the left ventricle
- used to listen for the sounds of the heart
- blood
- oxygen
- A condition in which the pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed.
- small
- cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- infarction This condition occurs when a part of the heart doesn’t get the blood flow it needs.
- lung
- blood
24 Clues: skin • vein • lung • blood • small • heart • blood • oxygen • inside • between • Over, excessive • Under deficient • intensive care unit • cardiopulmonary resuscitation • used to listen for the sounds of the heart • the instrument used to measure pulse pressure • X-ray dye called contrast is injected into blood vessels • The machine records the electrical activity of the heart. • ...
Level 3 Basic Terminology of the Circulatory System 2025-03-20
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- fast heart rate
- a sac that surrounds the heart to lubricate and protect
- low blood pressure
- formation of a blood clot which can block blood flow through a blood vessel
- the muscular tissue of the heart
- inflammation of a vein
- low levels of sugar in the bloodstream
- slow heart rate
- disease of the heart
- a blood clot
- decrease in the number of white blood cells
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- excessive bleeding, escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
- collection of blood in tissues causing a swelling
- relating to the heart and blood vessels
- high levels of sugar in the bloodstream
- lack of clotting cells
- low levels of oxygen in the blood
- enlarged heart
- study of the heart
- blue skin due to lack of oxygen
- raised blood pressure
- lining of the heart forming the valves
22 Clues: a blood clot • enlarged heart • fast heart rate • slow heart rate • low blood pressure • study of the heart • disease of the heart • raised blood pressure • lack of clotting cells • inflammation of a vein • blue skin due to lack of oxygen • the muscular tissue of the heart • low levels of oxygen in the blood • low levels of sugar in the bloodstream • lining of the heart forming the valves • ...
Cardiovascular System 2025-04-16
Across
- point of maximum impulse of the heart felt on examination
- heart does not effectively pump to left ventricle
- complete stopping of the heart
- rupture
- potassium chloride
- outter layer of the heart
- surgical puncture to remove fluid
- skin
- muscle layer that pumps blood
- test using dye in the blood vessles for diagnostic purposes
- thin layer that lines chambers
- to cut
- muscular organ that acts as a pump
Down
- pericardium is enflamed
- test that uses untrasound to look and the heart and its vessles
- uses ultrasound to see blood going through blood vessles
- wall between right and left ventricles
- to stop/to control or place
- millimeters of mercury
- aka "blood pressure cuff"
- used to record electrical activity of the heart
- when an artery has a weakened wall
- aka "heart attack"
- dyspnea on exertion
- catheterization
25 Clues: skin • to cut • rupture • catheterization • potassium chloride • aka "heart attack" • dyspnea on exertion • millimeters of mercury • pericardium is enflamed • outter layer of the heart • aka "blood pressure cuff" • to stop/to control or place • muscle layer that pumps blood • complete stopping of the heart • thin layer that lines chambers • surgical puncture to remove fluid • ...
Unit 5 Activity 2- The Cardiovascular System 2024-11-04
Across
- portable ECG machine
- automated external defibrillator
- prefix meaning slow
- what the heart is made of
- echocardiogram
- thick walls that carry blood away from the heart
- suffix meaning narrowing
- weakened artery wall that swells like a balloon
- premature ventricular contraction
- instrument used to measure pressure, also known as a blood pressure cuff
- records electrical activity of the heart
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- suffix meaning formation of an opening
- hardening of the arteries caused by cholesterol
- coronary artery bypass graft
- used to evaluate how hard the heart is working
- heart attack
- blood is pumped through these and the lungs
- pumps blood to the body
- complete stopping of the heart, often confused with a heart attack
- high blood pressure
- tool used to listen to the heart
- largest artery in the body
- prefix meaning fast
- suffix meaning surgical removal/excision
- potassium chloride
25 Clues: heart attack • echocardiogram • potassium chloride • prefix meaning slow • high blood pressure • prefix meaning fast • portable ECG machine • pumps blood to the body • suffix meaning narrowing • what the heart is made of • largest artery in the body • coronary artery bypass graft • automated external defibrillator • tool used to listen to the heart • premature ventricular contraction • ...
Heart medical terms 2025-11-11
Across
- The bottom of the heart
- This prefix means middle
- Records the electrical activity of the heart
- coronary artery disease
- beats per minute
- The top of the heart
- Medical name for a heart attack
- The pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed
- Ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels
- This prefix means beyond or excess
- catheterization
- An artery has a weakened wall
Down
- Hardening of the arteries
- The muscular layer that contracts to pump blood
- X-ray dye called contrast is injected into blood vessels to diagnose things
- Known high blood pressure
- The heart is replaced with the heart from a donor
- Medical name for blood pressure cuff
- basic metabolic panel
- coronary artery bypass graft
- The outer layer
- This prefix means fast
- This prefix means normal
- This prefix means within
- The thin inner layer that lines each chamber
25 Clues: The outer layer • catheterization • beats per minute • The top of the heart • basic metabolic panel • This prefix means fast • The bottom of the heart • coronary artery disease • This prefix means middle • This prefix means normal • This prefix means within • Hardening of the arteries • Known high blood pressure • coronary artery bypass graft • An artery has a weakened wall • ...
Unit 3 2024-02-13
Across
- Irregular rhythm of heart beat
- Number of chambers in heart
- Medical term for Heart attack
- Narrowing of arteries
- Increase in Blood pressure
- Blood vessels that carries deoxygenated blood
- Increased lipid level in blood
- Bad cholesterol
Down
- Term to refer fluttering/ skipping/ pounding of heart beat
- Restricted to lower Blood pressure
- Blood vessels that carries Oxygenated blood
- Protein from this source is preferred for heart disease
- A risk factor that can't be modified for CHD
- Good source of Omega 3 fatty acids
- Animal that has 3 Hearts
- Build up of fats in artery
- Muscles in Heart
- A blood pumping organ
- Medical term for chest pain
- low blood supply to heart
20 Clues: Bad cholesterol • Muscles in Heart • Narrowing of arteries • A blood pumping organ • Animal that has 3 Hearts • low blood supply to heart • Build up of fats in artery • Increase in Blood pressure • Number of chambers in heart • Medical term for chest pain • Medical term for Heart attack • Irregular rhythm of heart beat • Increased lipid level in blood • ...
Miria Barrientoz 2024-03-22
Across
- severe constricting pain or pressure in chest
- excess fluid accomulates in the pencardium
- electrical activity of the heart
- inflammation of the pericardium
- reduced blood flow from heart
- abnormal sounds during auscoltation
- plaque buildup in the arteries
- irregular heartbeat
- electrical shocks
- stop artial or ventricular
Down
- radiograph test uses a contrast agent
- muscle
- inflammation of the pericardium
- solid liquid gas
- thickening hardening loss of elasticity in arterial
- monitor continuosly records cardiac rhythms
- scan diagnosing heart
- murmur inflammation of the inner layer of the heart
- blood travle to artery to branch
- test heart pumps blood
- procedure for opening up blocked coronary arteries
- disease heart muscle
- fast heart rate
- valve prolapse low blood pressure
- sonography measured using ultrasound technology
25 Clues: muscle • fast heart rate • solid liquid gas • electrical shocks • irregular heartbeat • disease heart muscle • scan diagnosing heart • test heart pumps blood • stop artial or ventricular • reduced blood flow from heart • plaque buildup in the arteries • inflammation of the pericardium • inflammation of the pericardium • electrical activity of the heart • blood travle to artery to branch • ...
Cardiovascular Crossword 2025-10-16
Across
- Exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nutrients
- Echocardiogram
- Against
- Inner
- Inflammation
- Blood pressure cuff
- Also known as EKG
- Carries blood away from the heart
- electrocardiogram
- Written record
- Condition in which the pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed
Down
- Complete stopping of the heart
- High blood pressure condition
- Pumps blood throughout the body
- Heart attack
- Tool used to listen for the sounds of the heart
- Thin, inner layer of the heart
- Carries blood toward the heart
- Small
- Portable EKG machine
- Emergency Room
- Intensive care unit
- Shortness of breath
- Procedure done using X-ray dye called contrast, it is injected into blood vessels
- Condition where an artery has a weakened wall
25 Clues: Inner • Small • Against • Heart attack • Inflammation • Echocardiogram • Emergency Room • Written record • Also known as EKG • electrocardiogram • Blood pressure cuff • Intensive care unit • Shortness of breath • Portable EKG machine • High blood pressure condition • Complete stopping of the heart • Thin, inner layer of the heart • Carries blood toward the heart • Pumps blood throughout the body • ...
unit 5 lab 2024-10-09
Across
- cadiovascular
- vessel
- echocardiogram
- blood pressure
- not getting enough blood to the brain
- affects blood flow to the brain
- heart
- automated external defibrillator
- slow
- inner
- fast
- muscular walled tubes
Down
- tube where blood circulates in the body
- carrying oxyegnated blood to the heart
- branching of blood vessels
- EKG
- attack blockage of blood flow to the heart
- chest pain
- heart unuseal buildup of plauqe
- inflammtion of the heart, blood vessels and joints
- pumps blood through the circultory system
21 Clues: EKG • slow • fast • heart • inner • vessel • chest pain • cadiovascular • echocardiogram • blood pressure • muscular walled tubes • branching of blood vessels • affects blood flow to the brain • automated external defibrillator • heart unuseal buildup of plauqe • not getting enough blood to the brain • carrying oxyegnated blood to the heart • tube where blood circulates in the body • ...
Cirulatory System 1 2022-04-26
Across
- valve between the right atrium and ventrical
- is the pressure of the blood pushing agains the walls of the arteries. (2 words)
- records the electrical signal from the hear to check for different heart conditions
- is a heart defect that develops soon after birth and affects the way blood flows through a baby's lung
- that is from the start of one heartbeat to the beginning of the next. (2 words)
- device used for patients at the end stage of heart failure
- period in which the heart muscle relaxes and refills with blood
- the node that is considered the pacemaker of the heart
- Valve between left atrium and left ventricle
- period of robes contraction and pumping of blood
- means four in greek
- atrioventricular valve opens in this step of the cardiac cycle (2 words)
- refers to conditions that affect your heart muscle.
- valve does not open properly
Down
- spexialized conducting fibers of the heart that are excitable
- type of septal defect when the heart defect is due to an abnormal connection between the lower chambers of the heart
- valve does not close properly
- high blood pressure
- inflammation of any of the layers of pericardium
- heart beats too slow
- is caused by an irregular and fast heart beat (2 words)
- when the heart muscle doesn't pump blood as well as it should.
- type of septal defect when the heart defect is due to an abnormal connection between the upper chambers of the heart
- term used to mean lungs
- means the condition is present from birth
- develops when major blood vessels that supply your heart become damaged or diseased
26 Clues: high blood pressure • means four in greek • heart beats too slow • term used to mean lungs • valve does not open properly • valve does not close properly • means the condition is present from birth • valve between the right atrium and ventrical • Valve between left atrium and left ventricle • inflammation of any of the layers of pericardium • ...
Cardiac Function and Physiology 2025-04-17
Across
- Contraction phase where pressure rises, but no blood ejected.
- Law stating increased stretch increases contraction force.
- Part of autonomic nervous system increasing heart activity.
- Volume of blood in ventricle at the end of diastole.
- Electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm.
- To listen to heart sounds using a stethoscope.
- One complete heartbeat, including systole and diastole.
- Phase where blood is pushed into aorta or pulmonary trunk.
- Resistance the ventricles must overcome to eject blood.
- Affecting the force of heart contractions.
- Sounds produced by closing of heart valves.
- Number of heartbeats per minute.
- First heart sound; closure of AV valves.
- Part of autonomic nervous system decreasing heart activity.
- Third heart sound; may be normal or indicate pathology.
- Contraction phase of the cardiac cycle.
Down
- Force of contraction at a given preload.
- Volume of blood ejected per heartbeat.
- Amount of blood pumped by a ventricle per minute.
- Relaxation phase before refilling begins.
- Diagram showing pressure, volume, and ECG events of cardiac cycle.
- Stretch of ventricular walls prior to contraction.
- Stage where ventricles fill with blood.
- Affecting the heart rate.
- One complete heartbeat, including contraction and relaxation phases.
- Fourth heart sound; usually abnormal, associated with stiff ventricle.
- Cessation of electrical and mechanical heart activity.
- Percentage of end-diastolic volume ejected per beat.
- Physical events associated with cardiac contraction.
- Volume of blood returned to the heart.
- Volume of blood left in ventricle after contraction.
- Second heart sound; closure of semilunar valves.
32 Clues: Affecting the heart rate. • Number of heartbeats per minute. • Volume of blood ejected per heartbeat. • Volume of blood returned to the heart. • Stage where ventricles fill with blood. • Contraction phase of the cardiac cycle. • Force of contraction at a given preload. • First heart sound; closure of AV valves. • Relaxation phase before refilling begins. • ...
Crumrin Chapter 8 Cardiac MT 2026-01-22
Across
- Cardi/o
- Enlarged, engorged, twisted, superficial veins
- Fatty plaque
- The two upper chambers
- The outermost layer of the heart
- The sac the heart is enclosed in
- The two lower chambers
- Pulse
- Aorta
- Sensation of irregular heartbeat
- Electricity
- Sweating
Down
- Abnromally fast heart beat
- The hardening of the artery
- When there is a clot in one spot
- The muscular layer of the heart
- Inflammation of thee inner lining of the heart and its valves.
- Heart failure
- Widened blood vessel
19 Clues: Pulse • Aorta • Cardi/o • Sweating • Electricity • Fatty plaque • Heart failure • Widened blood vessel • The two upper chambers • The two lower chambers • Abnromally fast heart beat • The hardening of the artery • The muscular layer of the heart • When there is a clot in one spot • The outermost layer of the heart • The sac the heart is enclosed in • Sensation of irregular heartbeat • ...
Cardiovascular System 2013-08-06
Across
- pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts
- abnormal heart rythym
- Structure that surrounds the heart
- valve that separates the ventricles from the arteries
- Another term for cardiovascular system.
- an enlarged heart
- connect capillaries to veins
Down
- ___________ arteries and veins supply the heart with blood
- Heart muscle
- another name for the R AV valve
- valve that separates the atrium from the ventricles
- unknown cause or origin
- Cavity within the thoracic cavity, houses heart, esophagus etc.
- listening to the body sounds with a stethoscope
- foreign body in the blood system
- Refers to the lungs
- Caudal Heart Chambers
- Cranial Heart Chambers
18 Clues: Heart muscle • an enlarged heart • Refers to the lungs • abnormal heart rythym • Caudal Heart Chambers • Cranial Heart Chambers • unknown cause or origin • connect capillaries to veins • another name for the R AV valve • foreign body in the blood system • Structure that surrounds the heart • Another term for cardiovascular system. • listening to the body sounds with a stethoscope • ...
Cardiovascular System 2024-02-01
Across
- top of the heart
- inner thin layers
- area of the heart
- ultrasound for heart
- outer layer of the heart
- unit 5
- (prefix) within
- high blood pressure
- blood pressure cuff
Down
- (prefix) four
- x-ray for blood vessal
- (suffix) small
- wall between the right and left atria
- heart attack
- blood
- automated external defibrillator
- acute myocardial infarction
- bottom of the heart
- chest pain
- vien
- double layer sac that encloses the heart
- (narrowing)
- mitral valve prolapse
- artery with weakened walls
- (suffix) pertaining to
- coronary artery disease
26 Clues: vien • blood • unit 5 • chest pain • (narrowing) • heart attack • (prefix) four • (suffix) small • (prefix) within • top of the heart • inner thin layers • area of the heart • bottom of the heart • high blood pressure • blood pressure cuff • ultrasound for heart • mitral valve prolapse • x-ray for blood vessal • (suffix) pertaining to • coronary artery disease • outer layer of the heart • ...
Cardiovascular system 2021-12-09
Across
- top right chamber of heart
- bottom right chamber of heart
- muscle layer of heart tissue
- chamber that pumps blood to the body
- fluid filled sac that surrounds heart
- largest artery in the body
- pace maker of the heart
- found on right side of heart
- nerve fibers that travel through ventricles
- inner layer of heart tissue
Down
- top left chamber of heart
- bundle of nerves causing ventricles to contract
- found on left side of heart
- largest vein in the body
- vessels that carry blood from lungs to heart
- vessel that carries blood to lungs
- outer layer of heart tissue
17 Clues: pace maker of the heart • largest vein in the body • top left chamber of heart • top right chamber of heart • largest artery in the body • found on left side of heart • outer layer of heart tissue • inner layer of heart tissue • muscle layer of heart tissue • found on right side of heart • bottom right chamber of heart • vessel that carries blood to lungs • ...
Medical Terminology 2023-01-04
Across
- / Instrument used to measure pressure
- / Artery
- / Condition in which an artery has a weakened wall, causing it to swell, like a balloon
- / Enlarged heart
- / Inner or Within
- / The middle, muscular layer that contracts to pump blood
- / Blood
- / A test that uses ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels
- ultrasonography / This test uses ultrasound to look at blood going through blood vessels to determine if they are narrowed or have a thrombus
- infarction / Heart Attack
- / Instrument for viewing
- / A procedure done in a specialized area of radiology
- / Blood vessels located throughout your body that collect oxygen-poor blood and return it to your heart
- / Made of Cardiovascular muscle and divided into 4 chambers
Down
- / Lung
- / Have thick walls and carry blood away from the heart
- / Blood Pressure
- artery Disease / Narrowing in the arteries surrounding the heart
- / Emergency Department
- / High blood pressure
- / Electrocardiography
- / Vein
- / Hardening of the arteries (Cause of heart disease)
- / Rapid Heart Rate
- / Muscle
- / Heart
- / Tiny blood vessels that transport blood, nutrients and oxygen to cells
- heart failure / Condition in which the heart is not efficiently pumping from the left ventricle, causing reduced blood flow
- / Middle
- septum / The wall between the right and left atria
- / Cardiovascular
- / Echocardiogram
32 Clues: / Lung • / Vein • / Heart • / Blood • / Artery • / Muscle • / Middle • / Blood Pressure • / Enlarged heart • / Cardiovascular • / Echocardiogram • / Inner or Within • / Rapid Heart Rate • / High blood pressure • / Electrocardiography • / Emergency Department • / Instrument for viewing • infarction / Heart Attack • / Instrument used to measure pressure • ...
Cardiovascular System Lab Crossword 2023-02-15
Across
- combining form meaning sound
- Combining form meaning vessel
- Ultrasonography Used to look at blood going through blood vessels to determine if they have narrowed
- A condition involving fat building up on the arteries walls.
- The middle, muscular layer that contracts to pump blood.
- Test using ultrasound to see the heart and its vessels to the heart.
- infarction Another word for a heart attack
- Outer layer of the heart
- echocardiogram
- The central organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
- beats per minute
- combining form meaning muscle
- Is used to listen to the sounds of the heart.
- Artery has weakened walls, causing it to swell
Down
- Records your heart's electrical activity. Checks heart rhythm and can diagnose issues with your heart.
- Combining form meaning plug or blockage
- The largest artery in the body and is the main branch that carries oxygenated blood down the center of the body.
- artery disease When the arteries around the heart narrow. Is a disorder.
- congestive heart failure
- Thin inner layer that lines each chamber.
- An instrument that measures pressure
- acute myocardial infarction
- heart failure The heart does not efficiently pump blood from the Left Ventricle, causing reduced blood flow.
- coronary artery disease
- Combining form meaning blood
25 Clues: echocardiogram • beats per minute • coronary artery disease • congestive heart failure • Outer layer of the heart • acute myocardial infarction • combining form meaning sound • Combining form meaning blood • Combining form meaning vessel • combining form meaning muscle • An instrument that measures pressure • Combining form meaning plug or blockage • ...
Cardiovascular System 2021-11-23
Across
- / condition in which an artery has a weakened wall, causing it to swell
- / relating to, or involving the heart and blood vessels
- / the outermost layer of the heart
- monitor / a portable ECG machine that records heart activity
- for blood pressure
- Arrest / a complete stopping of the heart
- used to listen for the sounds of the heart& lungs& intestines
- Abbreviation for Hypertension
- / a muscle that pumps blood throughout the body
- / a type of blood vessel that return deoxygenated blood to your heart
- / carry oxygen and nutrients through your body
- instrument to measure blood pressure
- / also known as EKG, records electrical activity in the heart
- / root word for pulse
Down
- a test that uses ultrasound to look at the heart
- / the innermost layer of the heart
- Abbreviaiton for Automated External Defibrillator
- a small electrical device placed in the chest to regulate heart beats
- / root word for blood
- Veins / swollen and dilated veins
- Abbreviation for Beats per minute
- / suffix for surgical puncture to remove fluid
- / high blood pressure
- / suffix for condition
- / a condition in which the pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed
- Abbreviation for Ventricular Tachycardia
- / prefix for middle
- / prefix for under or insufficient
28 Clues: for blood pressure • / prefix for middle • / root word for blood • / root word for pulse • / high blood pressure • / suffix for condition • Abbreviation for Hypertension • Abbreviation for Beats per minute • Veins / swollen and dilated veins • / prefix for under or insufficient • / the innermost layer of the heart • / the outermost layer of the heart • ...
The Cardiovascular System 2020-09-28
Across
- / vein
- / contraction phase of the heartbeat
- / smallest blood vessel; materials pass to and from the bloodstream through its thin walls
- / brief discharges of electricity applied to stop dysrhythmias
- / heart
- / the two lower chambers of the heart
- / double layered membrane surrounding the heart
- ARTERY / blood vessels that branch from the aorta and carry oxygen rich blood to the heart
- / record of electricity flowing through the heart
- / abnormal swishing sound caused by improper closure of the heart valves
- VALVE / valve between the left atrium and left ventricle, bicuspid valve
- / yellowish plaque, fatty substance
Down
- / small vein
- / rapid but regular contractions, usually of atria
- DEFECTS / small hole in the septa (wall) between the atria or ventricles
- / pulse
- / blue
- / relaxation phase of the heartbeat
- / vessel
- / muscular middle layer of the heart
- / lower tip of the heart
- / arm
- / chest
- CIRCULATION / flow of blood from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart
- / local dials toon of an arterial wall
- / inner lining of the heart
- / partition or wall dividing a cavity; such as between right and left atria
- CAVA / largest vein in the body; returns blood directly to the heart
- / the two upper chambers of the heart
- / small artery
30 Clues: / arm • / vein • / blue • / pulse • / heart • / chest • / vessel • / small vein • / small artery • / lower tip of the heart • / inner lining of the heart • / relaxation phase of the heartbeat • / yellowish plaque, fatty substance • / contraction phase of the heartbeat • / muscular middle layer of the heart • / the two lower chambers of the heart • ...
Unit 5 Lab 2024-12-02
Across
- A condition where the heart cannot pump blood effectively.
- Medical term for a heart attack caused by blocked blood flow to the heart.
- Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart, often caused by infection.
- A tool used to measure blood pressure.
- (vessel)
- The blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.
- (removal)
- Abbreviation for the number of heartbeats per minute.
- The largest artery in the body, carrying blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
- Hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to plaque buildup.
- Abbreviation for measuring the force of blood against artery walls.
- Abbreviation for the "good" cholesterol that helps remove excess cholesterol from the bloodstream.
- Also known as high blood pressure.
Down
- A test that records the electrical activity of the heart.
- A test using sound waves to create images of the heart.
- The smallest blood vessels where gas and nutrient exchange occurs.
- Prefix meaning "heart."
- Blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
- (inflammation)
- An irregular or abnormal heartbeat.
- Imaging technique to view blood vessels using contrast dye.
- Tool used to listen to heart sounds
- The main organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
- (record or picture)
- A condition where plaque builds up in the arteries supplying the heart.
25 Clues: (vessel) • (removal) • (inflammation) • (record or picture) • Prefix meaning "heart." • Also known as high blood pressure. • An irregular or abnormal heartbeat. • Tool used to listen to heart sounds • A tool used to measure blood pressure. • The main organ that pumps blood throughout the body. • Abbreviation for the number of heartbeats per minute. • ...
Cardiology & CV Surgery Crossword 2016-10-13
Across
- muscular wall separating sides of heart
- artery located in bend of elbow
- one point of origin
- incision into a vein
- area of dead heart muscle
- one of upper heart chambers
- oxygen deficient
- incision into the heart
- blood deficiency to heart
- lower, rounded tip of heart
Down
- plug or clot in a vessel
- removal/destruction of tissue
- unit of energy
- one of lower heart chambers
- valve between left atrium and ventricle
- fluttering sensation in chest
- blue tint to skin
- difficult or labored breathing
- largest artery in the body
- valve between right atrium and ventricle
- extreme dizziness or fainting
21 Clues: unit of energy • oxygen deficient • blue tint to skin • one point of origin • incision into a vein • incision into the heart • plug or clot in a vessel • area of dead heart muscle • blood deficiency to heart • largest artery in the body • one of lower heart chambers • one of upper heart chambers • lower, rounded tip of heart • removal/destruction of tissue • fluttering sensation in chest • ...
Cardiac 2026-03-03
Across
- Heart unable to pump effectively
- Electrical shock therapy
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Slow heart rate
- Narrowed heart valve
- Clot-busting medication
- Device for severe bradycardia
- Cholesterol-lowering drug
- Cardiac enzyme elevated after MI
- Amount of blood pumped per beat
Down
- Chest pain relieved by rest or nitro
- Lethal shockable rhythm
- BP above 140/90
- Irregularly irregular rhythm
- Elevated in heart failure
- Drug for chest pain
- Myocardial infarction abbreviation
- Fast heart rate
- Low blood pressure
- CO = HR x ______
20 Clues: BP above 140/90 • Slow heart rate • Fast heart rate • CO = HR x ______ • Low blood pressure • Drug for chest pain • Narrowed heart valve • Irregular heart rhythm • Lethal shockable rhythm • Clot-busting medication • Electrical shock therapy • Elevated in heart failure • Cholesterol-lowering drug • Irregularly irregular rhythm • Device for severe bradycardia • Amount of blood pumped per beat • ...
Heart Disease 2012-10-18
Across
- Disease of the heart.
- Supply the heart with nutrients.
- When the heeart does not pump blood efficiently.
- When the heart chambers become dilated.
- When not enough oxygen is pumped around the body because of a defect in the heart.
- When the flow of blood through chambers of the heart is somehow blocked.
- Interrupted blood flow that damages or destroys part of the heart muscle.
- Uses dye and special X-rays to show the inside of coronary arteries.
- When birth defects affect how the heart works.
Down
- When there is an irregular heartbeat, and can be fatal.
- Unusual heartbeat patterns.
- Genetic disorder which is a leading cause of death in athletes.
- When the heart muscle does not get enough oxygen.
- Disease of the blood vessels.
- Reveals damaged areas of the heart that lack blood flow.
- Commonly known as “hole in the heart.”
16 Clues: Disease of the heart. • Unusual heartbeat patterns. • Disease of the blood vessels. • Supply the heart with nutrients. • Commonly known as “hole in the heart.” • When the heart chambers become dilated. • When birth defects affect how the heart works. • When the heeart does not pump blood efficiently. • When the heart muscle does not get enough oxygen. • ...
Soldier's Heart 2013-03-04
Across
- Main character in the story
- Confederate and Rebel had many
- African American were
- How old was Charley
- really wanted to be in the army
- Soldiers are in
- Charley stared to not like being in the army
Down
- Not afraid
- Part of the title and near the chest
- What color is the confederate uniform
- Has a sibling
- Confederate is fighting against
- Charley is on what side of the war
- Not old
- The army men are call
- Charley home town state
16 Clues: Not old • Not afraid • Has a sibling • Soldiers are in • How old was Charley • African American were • The army men are call • Charley home town state • Main character in the story • Confederate and Rebel had many • Confederate is fighting against • really wanted to be in the army • Charley is on what side of the war • Part of the title and near the chest • ...
The Heart 2013-06-19
Across
- dividing wall between the right side and left side of the heart, preventing oxygenated blood with deoxygenated blood
- 4 in total in the heart, prevent bad flow of blood and ensure that blood moves in the right direction
- Brings blood back from the lungs to the heart. The blood is now oxygenated
- receives blood from the right atrium the contracts squeezing blood into the pulmonary artery to become oxygenated at the lungs
- the semilunar valve between the left ventricle and the aorta, controlling the flow of blood
- receives oxygenated blood from the left atrium then contracts squeezing blood to the aorta
- Main Artery, receives oxygenated blood from left side of the heart and delivers it to the rest of the body
- To remove dissolved oxygen from (a liquid, such as water)
Down
- The three-segmented valve of the heart that keeps blood in the right ventricle from flowing back into the right atrium.
- he chambered muscular organ in vertebrates that pumps blood received from the veins into the arteries, thereby maintaining the flow of blood through the entire circulatory system.
- collects blood from the pulmonary veins and contracts squeezing blood into the aorta
- a semilunar valve between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery; prevents blood from flowing from the artery back into the heart
- takes deoxygenated blood away from the heart to the lungs
- Main Vein in the heart
- To treat, combine, or infuse with oxygen.
- Collects deoxygenated from the vena cava, then squeezes blood into the right ventrice
16 Clues: Main Vein in the heart • To treat, combine, or infuse with oxygen. • takes deoxygenated blood away from the heart to the lungs • To remove dissolved oxygen from (a liquid, such as water) • Brings blood back from the lungs to the heart. The blood is now oxygenated • collects blood from the pulmonary veins and contracts squeezing blood into the aorta • ...
The Heart 2015-03-19
Across
- carries deoxygenated blood to the right atrium of the heart.
- receive oxygenated blood from the lungs and drain into the left atrium.
- carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.
- pumps the oxygen-rich blood through the aortic valve.
- Blood collects into the right atrium, and it must flow through here before entering the right ventricle.
- carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
- Blood from the heart flows through these and collects oxygen while it expels carbon dioxide.
- receives deoxygenated blood from the body through the vena cava and pumps it into the right ventricle.
Down
- allows blood to flow from the heart's lower left ventricle into the aorta.
- pumps the blood up through the pulmonary valve.
- the semi-lunar valve of the heart that lies between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery.
- Oxygen-rich blood from the lungs enters here and the blood is then pumped into the left ventricle chamber of the heart through the mitral valve.
- allow oxygen, nutrients, carbon dioxide and waste products to pass to and from the tissue cells.
- When the left ventricle contracts, this valve closes. This forces the blood to flow from the left ventricle.
- carries blood from the heart.
- carry blood from the heart to all the organs and muscles of the body.
16 Clues: carries blood from the heart. • carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart. • pumps the blood up through the pulmonary valve. • pumps the oxygen-rich blood through the aortic valve. • carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs. • carries deoxygenated blood to the right atrium of the heart. • ...
Crossword heart 2022-11-17
Across
- Valve positioned between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery.
- Two common carotid arteries located on each side of the neck branch from the aorta and provide blood to head, neck and brain.
- Small artery.
- Contraction phase of the heartbeat
- Double-layered membrane surrounding the heart.
- Gas that enters the blood through the lungs and travels to the heart to be pumped via arteries to all body cells
- Relaxation phase of the heartbeat.
Down
- Abnormal swishing sound caused by improper closure of the heart valves
- Structure in veins or in the heart that temporarily closes an opening so that blood flows in only one direction.
- Smallest type of blood vessel. Materials pass to and from the bloodstream through the thin capillary walls.
- Beat of the heart as felt through the walls of the arteries.
- Gas (waste) released by body cells, transported via veins to the heart, and then to the lungs for exhalation.
- Largest artery in the body.
- Partition or wall dividing a cavity; such as between the right and left atria (interatrial septum) and right and left ventricles (interventricular septum).
- Largest type of blood vessel; carries blood away from the heart to all parts of the body.
- Small vein.
16 Clues: Small vein. • Small artery. • Largest artery in the body. • Contraction phase of the heartbeat • Relaxation phase of the heartbeat. • Double-layered membrane surrounding the heart. • Beat of the heart as felt through the walls of the arteries. • Abnormal swishing sound caused by improper closure of the heart valves • ...
Heart Parts 2019-02-27
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- the superior and the inferior of this carry all blood back to the heart from the body
- Carry blood towards the heart
- the system that carries blood to and from the lungs
- your heart rate is measured using this abbreviation
- What allow blood to transfer oxygen to organs and pick up CO2
- Carry blood away from the heart
- This side of the heart contains blood with oxygen
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- all oxygenated blood out of the heart passes through this
- Blood is pumped out of this area when
- these open to let blood into the heart and to send it out
- This is the stuff in blood that stops a cut from bleeding
- this type of donor has type O blood
- the heart is this type of tissue
- the first area blood enters when it goes into the heart
- this side of the heart contains blood with no oxygen
- these blood cells carry oxygen to all cells in the body
16 Clues: Carry blood towards the heart • Carry blood away from the heart • the heart is this type of tissue • this type of donor has type O blood • Blood is pumped out of this area when • This side of the heart contains blood with oxygen • the system that carries blood to and from the lungs • your heart rate is measured using this abbreviation • ...
The heart 2023-06-19
Across
- valve that lies between the right atrium and the right ventricle
- how many chambers does the heart have?
- The innermost layer of the heart is called the
- Another name for a heart attack is a(n)
- The sac-like membrane surrounding the heart is the
- angi/o
- Blood that has just passed through the bicuspid valve is in the
- The beat of the heart as felt through the walls of arteries is called the
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- carries oxygen-poor blood to the lungs from the heart
- are attached to the atrioventricular valves
- narrowing of the mitral valve.
- Another name for the visceral pericardium.
- largest artery in the body
- The pulmonary vein returns oxygen-rich blood to the
- small vein
- smallest blood vessel
16 Clues: angi/o • small vein • smallest blood vessel • largest artery in the body • narrowing of the mitral valve. • how many chambers does the heart have? • Another name for a heart attack is a(n) • Another name for the visceral pericardium. • are attached to the atrioventricular valves • The innermost layer of the heart is called the • ...
Heart Health 2026-01-22
Across
- This is the cessation of heart rhythm.
- What can cause you to have high blood pressure?
- This is a symptom of a heart attack.
- What beats 50-99 times in 1 minute?
- What is another word for high blood pressure?
- This gender is more likely to have chest pain during a heart attack.
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- Type of diet rich in fruits, veggies, legumes, and whole grains that lowers heart disease risk
- This is a noticeable deterioration of the heart's ability to contract.
- Do this to improve blood flow.
- What fats found in the blood are important for muscle energy?
- The heart is the same size as what body part?
- Reducing your intake of this, you can prevent a heart attack
- A tight pain across what part of the body can be a symptom of a heart attack?
- What can you quit to prevent a heart attack?
- Drink me to decrease risk of blood clotting.
- Abnormal heart sounds.
16 Clues: Abnormal heart sounds. • Do this to improve blood flow. • What beats 50-99 times in 1 minute? • This is a symptom of a heart attack. • This is the cessation of heart rhythm. • What can you quit to prevent a heart attack? • Drink me to decrease risk of blood clotting. • The heart is the same size as what body part? • What is another word for high blood pressure? • ...
Circulatory System Terms B-E 2023-04-13
Across
- Slowed heart beat/condition
- Process of producing an electrocardiogram
- Of the brain
- Relating to heart and blood vessels
- Structure within the heart
- Record of hearts electrical activity
- Inflammation within the heart
- Enlarged heart
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- Process of recording sound waves of heart
- Bad rhythm of heart
- Relating to brain and blood vessels
- Sound waves of heart
- Relating to heart or lungs
- Having to cusps or points
- Heart pumping to rest of the body
- Tissue of outermost layer of heart
16 Clues: Of the brain • Enlarged heart • Bad rhythm of heart • Sound waves of heart • Having to cusps or points • Structure within the heart • Relating to heart or lungs • Slowed heart beat/condition • Inflammation within the heart • Heart pumping to rest of the body • Tissue of outermost layer of heart • Relating to brain and blood vessels • Relating to heart and blood vessels • ...
Cardiovascular Review 2012-11-30
Across
- carry blood from the arterioles to the venules
- push, or force, of blood in the blood vessels
- associated with repolarization of the ventricles
- heart beat is regular and rhythmic
- ECG
- volume of the blood ejected from one ventricle with each beat
- associated with depolarization of the atria
- cardiac muscle tissue
- amount of blood that one ventricle can pump each minute
- used to describe the severe chest pain that occurs when the myocardium is deprived of adequate oxygen
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- upper chamber of heart
- relaxtion of the heart
- delivery of oxygen and nutrient rich arterial blood to cardiac muscle tissue
- contraction of the heart
- heart rate
- inflammation of the endocardium
- refers to the flow of blood through all the vessels
- covering of heart
- carry blood toward the heart
- lower chambers of the heart
- carry blood away from the heart and toward capillaries
21 Clues: ECG • heart rate • covering of heart • cardiac muscle tissue • upper chamber of heart • relaxtion of the heart • contraction of the heart • lower chambers of the heart • carry blood toward the heart • inflammation of the endocardium • heart beat is regular and rhythmic • associated with depolarization of the atria • push, or force, of blood in the blood vessels • ...
Circulatory System 2013-05-06
Across
- Returns fluid in the tissues back to the bloodstream
- prevents blood from flowing backwards in the heart
- Movement of blood from the heart to all parts of the body
- major organ of the circulatory system
- cava major vein returning blood to the heart
- Reach the site of infection and destroy microorganisms
- Carries blood away from the heart
- upper number, when ventricles relax
- released to catch RBC to form clot or scab
- supplies blood to the kidneys
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- Liquid component of blood
- the movement of blood throughout the body
- lower chambers of the heart
- Returns deoxygenated blood to the heart
- major artery leaving the heart
- supplies blood to small intestine and liver
- clumping of blood between blood types
- Transports O2 to all parts of the body
- blood travels between the heart and lungs
- Connects arteries to veins
20 Clues: Liquid component of blood • Connects arteries to veins • lower chambers of the heart • supplies blood to the kidneys • major artery leaving the heart • Carries blood away from the heart • upper number, when ventricles relax • major organ of the circulatory system • clumping of blood between blood types • Transports O2 to all parts of the body • ...
cardiovascular 2023-02-10
Across
- how many layers do arteries have
- what kind of diabetes is aquireable
- the smallest kind of blood vessel
- how many pints of blood are made by the heart each day
- how many chambers does the heart have
- what noise does a healthy heart make
- the sections of the heart
- the biggest kind of blood vessel
- how can most heart problems be avoided
- what organ does the blood go to
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- what shocks the heart back into beat
- what does the pancreas make that is involved with diabetes
- relating to the heart and blood vessels
- what system does cardiovascular work with
- what happens when a blood clot stops blood flow
- what does the heart do
- the stop of blood flow to the brain
- what is in blood that we need to live
- where does arteries carry blood
- what kind of organ is the heart
20 Clues: what does the heart do • the sections of the heart • where does arteries carry blood • what kind of organ is the heart • what organ does the blood go to • how many layers do arteries have • the biggest kind of blood vessel • the smallest kind of blood vessel • what kind of diabetes is aquireable • the stop of blood flow to the brain • what shocks the heart back into beat • ...
The cardiovascular system 2023-03-15
Across
- red bone marrow of bones
- echocardiogram
- irregular heart beat
- a type of heart valve disease
- tests test that measures stress levels
- pertaining to
- happens when the heart cannot pump enough blood and oxygen to support other organs in your body
- electrocardiogram
- disease
- emergency room
- chest
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- something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts
- monitoring electrocardiography device, a portable device for cardiac monitoring for at least 24 hours
- test that measures exercise
- beats per minute
- cardiovascular
- networks of small vessels that perfuse tissues
- pumps blood through the system
- vessels that return blood to the heart
- vessels that deliver blood to tissues
- inflammation
- coronary artery bypass graft
- A blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle.
- pain
- chest pain
25 Clues: pain • chest • disease • chest pain • inflammation • pertaining to • cardiovascular • echocardiogram • emergency room • beats per minute • electrocardiogram • irregular heart beat • red bone marrow of bones • test that measures exercise • coronary artery bypass graft • a type of heart valve disease • pumps blood through the system • vessels that deliver blood to tissues • ...
The Cardiovascular system 2021-10-20
Across
- root word meaning blockage
- nothing by mouth
- a layer inside the walls of the heart
- automated external defibrillator
- deep vein thrombosis
- prefix meaning slow
- prefix meaning around
- sac providing support and protection of heart
- weakened artery
- measures heart and O2 while exercising
- coronary artery bypass graft
- arrest complete stop of heart
- veins swollen/dilated veins
- suffix meaning repair
- thin walls, carries blood to the heart
- also known as blood pressure cuff
Down
- shortness of breath
- fatty build up and hardening of arteries
- muscle of the heart, contracts to pump blood
- high blood pressure
- inflammation of pericardial sac
- measures electrical activity (EKG)
- portable EKG machine
- carries blood away from heart
- ultrasound looks at heart and vessels
- pumps blood throughout body
- suffix meaning inflammation
- root word meaning lung
- suffix meaning surgical removal of fluid
- mitral valve prolapse
30 Clues: weakened artery • nothing by mouth • shortness of breath • high blood pressure • prefix meaning slow • deep vein thrombosis • portable EKG machine • prefix meaning around • suffix meaning repair • mitral valve prolapse • root word meaning lung • root word meaning blockage • pumps blood throughout body • suffix meaning inflammation • coronary artery bypass graft • carries blood away from heart • ...
Medical Terminology 2023-05-12
Across
- Diabetes Mellitus (abbreviation)
- have thinner walls and carry blood toward the heart
- similar to lungs
- a heart attack
- surgical puncture to remove fluid
- narrowing in the arteries surrounding the heart
- uses ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels
- the heart is not efficiently pumping from the left ventricle causing reduced blood flow
- blood pressure cuff
- the pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed
- Impression (abbreviation)
Down
- T (unabbreviated)
- listens to heart and lungs
- have very thin walls so the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide as well as the exchange of nutrients can occur
- surgical removal
- have thick walls that carry blood away from the heart
- to look at vessels
- looks at blood going through blood vessels
- Potassium Chloride (abbreviation)
- process of cutting
- pumps blood to the body
- rupture
- chest
- Hypertension (abbreviation)
- an artery has a weakened wall
25 Clues: chest • rupture • a heart attack • similar to lungs • surgical removal • T (unabbreviated) • to look at vessels • process of cutting • blood pressure cuff • pumps blood to the body • Impression (abbreviation) • listens to heart and lungs • Hypertension (abbreviation) • an artery has a weakened wall • Diabetes Mellitus (abbreviation) • surgical puncture to remove fluid • ...
Unit 2: Cardiovascular System 2024-02-28
Across
- the layer of the heart that is in charge of contraction
- found in blood, immune function (technical term)
- arteries that will nourish the heart
- cells that beat 20-40 bpm
- heart beat slower than 60 beats
- semilunar valves closing sound
- carries blood away from the heart
- buildup of cholesterol in the arteries
- pressure in arteries during relaxation
- heart beat 100 beats or over
- the circulatory system that involves all the blood vessels
- pressure in arteries during contraction
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- blood vessel that travels both to the heart and away from the heart
- the bicuspid and tricuspid valves
- largest vein (2 words)
- node that sets a pace for your heart
- bp higher than 140
- found in blood, transports oxygen (technical term)
- a quiver in the heart because of no blood supply
- no blood supply
- largest artery
- bp lower than 100
22 Clues: largest artery • no blood supply • bp lower than 100 • bp higher than 140 • largest vein (2 words) • cells that beat 20-40 bpm • heart beat 100 beats or over • semilunar valves closing sound • heart beat slower than 60 beats • the bicuspid and tricuspid valves • carries blood away from the heart • arteries that will nourish the heart • node that sets a pace for your heart • ...
Med term 2024-08-13
Across
- short hand for nothing by mouth
- slow
- any of the four valves in heart don't open/close
- network of small vessels that perfuse tissues
- portable electrocardiography
- a test that uses ultrasound to look at heart/vessels
- vessels that return blood to the heart
- chest cavity
- fast
- test using x-ray dye injected into blood vessels to see narrowing or aneurysms
- pumps blood through the cardiovascular system
- abbreviation for hypertension
Down
- measures blood pressure
- hardeing or narrowing of heart arteries
- heart doesn't pump enough blood
- short hand for as needed
- abbreviation for electrocardiography
- records the electrical activity of the heart
- is a substance that travels all over the body and is pumped by the heart.
- above/over/excessive
- problem with the rate of the heartbeat
- heart muscle becomes larger and stiffens
- someone who studies
- vessels that deliver blood to tissues
- abbreviation for patient
25 Clues: slow • fast • chest cavity • someone who studies • above/over/excessive • measures blood pressure • short hand for as needed • abbreviation for patient • portable electrocardiography • abbreviation for hypertension • short hand for nothing by mouth • heart doesn't pump enough blood • abbreviation for electrocardiography • vessels that deliver blood to tissues • ...
Cardiovascular System Medical Terms 2025-10-28
Across
- Abbreviation for "Chest pain"
- A process using ultrasound to look at the heart
- Resuscitation Also known as CPR
- A procedure used to diagnose narrowing in the blood vessels
- A condition where the arteries swell
- Suffix meaning "pain"
- Abbreviation for "Emergency room"
- Prefix meaning "against"
- Abbreviation for "Blood pressure"
- What the heart is made of
- A valve in the heart between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery
- The organs that allow you to breathe
- Complete stopping of the heart
- High blood pressure
- Thin inner layer of the heart
Down
- Also known as an EKG or ECG
- Suffix meaning "process of cutting"
- Abbreviation for "Nursing care plan"
- Commonly known as a "blood pressure cuff"
- Heart Attack
- Inflammation around the heart
- Carries blood away from the heart
- Prefix meaning "slow"
- Abbreviation for "Beats per minute"
- Root word meaning "disease"
- Carries blood to the heart
26 Clues: Heart Attack • High blood pressure • Suffix meaning "pain" • Prefix meaning "slow" • Prefix meaning "against" • What the heart is made of • Carries blood to the heart • Also known as an EKG or ECG • Root word meaning "disease" • Abbreviation for "Chest pain" • Inflammation around the heart • Thin inner layer of the heart • Complete stopping of the heart • ...
Pump It Up 2024-11-12
Across
- X-RAY that injects contrast into blood vessels to diagnose stenosis
- System Has the heart at the center of its function.
- enzyme test Blood test that measures certain items in the blood that may indicate heart muscle damage
- sodium
- beats per minute
- largest artery in the body
- Test that records electrical activity of the heart
- prefix meaning three
- high blood pressure
- abbreviation for blood pressure
- meaning upon or on
- arrest The complete stopping of the heart
- Instrument that measures pressure
- muscle
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- System Another word for cardiovascular system.
- inner or within
- A test that uses ultrasound to look at the heart and it's vessels
- enlarged heart
- Bottom portion of the heart.
- Top portion of the heart
- atria two ventricles four chambers of the heart
- hardening of the arteries
- normal sinus rhythm
- infarction heart attack
- suffix meaning inflammation
25 Clues: sodium • muscle • enlarged heart • inner or within • beats per minute • meaning upon or on • normal sinus rhythm • high blood pressure • prefix meaning three • Top portion of the heart • infarction heart attack • hardening of the arteries • largest artery in the body • suffix meaning inflammation • Bottom portion of the heart. • abbreviation for blood pressure • ...
Cardiovascular Unit Exam Prep 2025-02-18
Across
- Condition where blood pressure is 130/80 or greater
- Implantable device used to regulate the heart
- Valve found after the right ventricle
- The smallest of vessels
- This chamber pumps blood to the body
- Eating food low in _________ is good for your heart
- Veins carry blood _______ the heart
- Any unsteady or irregular heart beat
- Systemic circulation delivers blood to and from the ____
- Valve after left ventricle
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- Occurs when the heart muscle cannot pump as much blood as your body needs
- Side of heart responsible for systemic circulation
- The bottom number in blood pressure
- Valves are __________ when the heart contracts
- Only artery to carry deoxygenated blood
- The part of the aorta that is curved
- A life threatening arrhythmia
- Side of heart responsible for pulmonary circulation
- Smaller versions of arteries
- The right and left ____ contracts first in the heart
20 Clues: The smallest of vessels • Valve after left ventricle • Smaller versions of arteries • A life threatening arrhythmia • The bottom number in blood pressure • Veins carry blood _______ the heart • The part of the aorta that is curved • This chamber pumps blood to the body • Any unsteady or irregular heart beat • Valve found after the right ventricle • ...
Unit 5 Activity 2 Crossword 2025-03-12
Across
- the wall between the left and right ventricles
- an ultrasound to look at the heart
- an irregular heartbeat
- compressions on the chest to restore blood flow
- apart or through
- an enlarged heart
- destruction
- the thin layer that lines each chamber
- another type of irregular heartbeat
- the middle of the heart that pumps blood
- a test to record the electric signals of the heart
- the area where the heart lies
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- an instrument used to measure pulse pressure
- involuntary muscle contraction
- another word for high blood pressure
- the heart and blood vessels
- a test using soundwaves to see how blood flows
- surgical repair
- a small structure in the heart
- when the pericardial sac is inflamed
- self
- bottom of the heart
- smaller arteries
- administered to the veins
- slow heart rate
25 Clues: self • destruction • surgical repair • slow heart rate • apart or through • smaller arteries • an enlarged heart • bottom of the heart • an irregular heartbeat • administered to the veins • the heart and blood vessels • the area where the heart lies • involuntary muscle contraction • a small structure in the heart • an ultrasound to look at the heart • another type of irregular heartbeat • ...
Medical Terminology Crossword 2025-10-28
Across
- Abbreviation for Hypertension
- Circulates blood flow through the body
- Prefix for heart
- Suffix for inflammation
- Prefix for vessel
- Uses ultrasound waves to create images of the hearts structure
- Narrowed arteries caused by reduced blood flow to the limbs
- Compares blood pressures to detect PAD
- Abbreviation for electrocardiogram
- Uses magnetic fields to create detailed images
- Disease of the heart muscle affecting ability to pump blood
- Abbreviation for a heart attack
Down
- High blood pressure
- Where oxygen and nutrients exchange happens
- Measures the electrical activity in the heart
- Blockage of Cardiomyopathyeries
- Carries blood back to the heart
- Prefix for blood
- Suffix for abnormal condition or disease
- Carries blood away from the heart
- Largest artery in the body
- Abbreviation for congestive heart failure
- Visualizes coronary arteries
- Chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle
- Abbreviation for blood pressure
25 Clues: Prefix for blood • Prefix for heart • Prefix for vessel • High blood pressure • Suffix for inflammation • Largest artery in the body • Visualizes coronary arteries • Abbreviation for Hypertension • Blockage of Cardiomyopathyeries • Carries blood back to the heart • Abbreviation for blood pressure • Abbreviation for a heart attack • Carries blood away from the heart • ...
Medical terms 2023-11-13
Across
- Chest pain
- valves don't work
- Blood pressure
- A problem with the rate of your heartbeat
- muscle
- valve The heart has 4 of these
- used to look at the heart and nearby blood vessels
- procedure that takes dynamic x-ray pictures of your heart.
- cavity in an organ
- myocardium
- heart
- these carry oxygenated blood
Down
- decreases the flow of blood
- Test used to evaluate the heart
- Tests that created 3D images
- Test with detailed images
- Coronary artery disease
- No blood being pumped
- Discharge
- blood vessels
- Any disorder that affects the heart muscle
- endocardium
- pumps blood
- vessel
- Medical history
25 Clues: heart • muscle • vessel • Discharge • Chest pain • myocardium • endocardium • pumps blood • blood vessels • Blood pressure • Medical history • valves don't work • cavity in an organ • No blood being pumped • Coronary artery disease • Test with detailed images • decreases the flow of blood • Tests that created 3D images • these carry oxygenated blood • valve The heart has 4 of these • ...
Cardiovascular system 2024-09-26
Across
- Enlarge of the heart
- condition of slow heart rate
- fast heart beat
- tumor composed of blood vessels
- hardening of fatty plaque
- inflammation of the inner heart
- inflammation of the muscle of the heart
- narrowing of the blood vessel
- abnormal reduction of blood clotting cells
- inflammation of a vein
- deficiency in the blood flow
- abnormal condition of a blood clot
Down
- abnormal reduction of all blood cells
- tumor of blood
- inflammation of the sac around the heart
- hardening if the arteries
- inflammation of many arteries
- abnormal reduction of white blood cells
- disease of the heart muscle
- inflammation of a valve
20 Clues: tumor of blood • fast heart beat • Enlarge of the heart • inflammation of a vein • inflammation of a valve • hardening if the arteries • hardening of fatty plaque • disease of the heart muscle • condition of slow heart rate • deficiency in the blood flow • inflammation of many arteries • narrowing of the blood vessel • tumor composed of blood vessels • inflammation of the inner heart • ...
Medical Terms 2026-04-01
Across
- infarction when part of the heart doesn't get enough blood
- top of heart
- nursing care plan
- small
- temperature
- an ultrasound to view the heart
- shortness of breath
- process of cutting
- middle of heart
- outer layer of heart
- veins swollen or dilated veins
Down
- arrest complete stop of the heart
- high blood pressure
- bottom of heart
- enzymes measures certain items in blood
- ultrasound to view blood going through blood vessels
- blood goes here to get oxygenated
- blood
- records electrical activity
- hypertension
- four
- pericardial sac becoming inflamed
- injecting dye to see any vessel
- within
- process of recording
25 Clues: four • small • blood • within • temperature • top of heart • hypertension • bottom of heart • middle of heart • nursing care plan • process of cutting • high blood pressure • shortness of breath • process of recording • outer layer of heart • records electrical activity • an ultrasound to view the heart • injecting dye to see any vessel • veins swollen or dilated veins • ...
Cardiovascular System 2023-02-12
Across
- records electrical signals from the heart
- means "study of the heart"
- fast heart rate
- has to do with needles
- prefix meaning fast
- organ all over the body
- means coronary artery bypass graft
- means antiarrhythmic
- slow heart rate
Down
- disease that causes blood to not pump well enough
- prefix meaning heart
- means cardiovascular disease
- disease that has to do with the arteries
- detects damage from a heart attack
- heart muscle disease
- prefix meaning slow
- muscle in the human body
- used to detect a cardiovascular disease
18 Clues: fast heart rate • slow heart rate • prefix meaning fast • prefix meaning slow • prefix meaning heart • heart muscle disease • means antiarrhythmic • has to do with needles • organ all over the body • muscle in the human body • means "study of the heart" • means cardiovascular disease • detects damage from a heart attack • means coronary artery bypass graft • ...
Winter Heart to Heart 2026-01-13
Across
- A winter storm with high winds or a treat a DQ.
- What smart mammals do during the winter.
- It's a cookie you can build with.
- A bald cupcake.
- You can get some near the coffee.
- No two are the same.
Down
- Season mentioned in proverbs 31:21.
- The first month.
- You might do this if you are cold or scared.
- A long wooden sled.
- Something white from Isaiah 1:18.
- All Christmas trees are this.
- Snow's version of a sprinkle.
13 Clues: A bald cupcake. • The first month. • A long wooden sled. • No two are the same. • All Christmas trees are this. • Snow's version of a sprinkle. • Something white from Isaiah 1:18. • It's a cookie you can build with. • You can get some near the coffee. • Season mentioned in proverbs 31:21. • What smart mammals do during the winter. • You might do this if you are cold or scared. • ...
Circulatory System 2021-11-10
Across
- connect arteries and veins
- vein carrying deoxygenated blood back to heart
- air sacs in the lungs
- aortic and pulmonary valves control flow out
- heart is this size
- provides organs tissues and cells with oxygen
- blue color of blood to the heart
- the pump
- where oxygen and nutrients picked up by blood
- one thing the circulatory system delivers
- abnormal heart rate
Down
- another name for the system with the heart
- main artery of heart carries blood to body
- sends blood to the rest of body and back
- action to control blood flow
- part of body of Inferior Vena Cava
- arteries, veins and capillaries
- red color of blood from the heart moves in this
- sends blood from the heart to lungs and back
19 Clues: the pump • heart is this size • abnormal heart rate • air sacs in the lungs • connect arteries and veins • action to control blood flow • arteries, veins and capillaries • blue color of blood to the heart • part of body of Inferior Vena Cava • sends blood to the rest of body and back • one thing the circulatory system delivers • another name for the system with the heart • ...
Cardiovascular 2021-11-20
Across
- valve positioned between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery (two words)
- flow of blood from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart (two words)
- one of two pairs of vessels carrying oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart (two words)
- thin-walled vessel that carries blood from body tissues and lungs back to the heart.
- muscular middle layer of the heart
- innermost lining of blood vessels
- largest type of blood vessel
- one of two upper chambers of the heart
- valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle (two words)
- inner lining of the heart
- largest artery in the body
- one of two lower chambers of the heart
- specialized nervous tissue in the right atrium that begins the heartbeat
Down
- located between the right atrium and the right ventricle (two words)
- double-layered membrane surrounding the heart
- smallest type of blood vessel
- largest vein in the body (two words)
- artery carrying oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs (two words)
- small vein
- small artery
- structure in begins or in the heart that temporarily closes an opening so that blood flows in only one direction
- beat of the heart as felt through the walls of the arteries
22 Clues: small vein • small artery • inner lining of the heart • largest artery in the body • largest type of blood vessel • smallest type of blood vessel • innermost lining of blood vessels • muscular middle layer of the heart • largest vein in the body (two words) • one of two upper chambers of the heart • one of two lower chambers of the heart • ...
Cardiovascular System Crossword 2021-10-04
Across
- test that uses ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels
- portable ECG machine that records heart activity to show a possible pattern in symptoms
- prefix meaning under
- inner layer of tissue that surrounds the heart
- prefix meaning above/over or excessive
- the abbreviation for blood
- outer layer of tissue that surrounds the heart
- inflammation of the pericardial sac around the heart
- the abbreviation for myocardial infarction
- prefix meaning slow
- prefix meaning fast
- increased pressure in the blood vessels
- specialized type of muscle tissue that forms the heart
Down
- test that uses a machine to record the electrical activity of the heart
- instrument used to measure blood pressure
- test that injects x-ray dye into the veins in order to determine things like hardening or aneurysms
- condition in which the heart is not effectively pumping blood from the left ventricle
- the abbreviation for hypertension
- occurs when a part of the heart doesn't get its needed blood flow
- pumps blood through the body
- swollen and dilated veins
- the abbreviation for congestive heart failure
- the abbrevation for beats per minute
- thin layer of tissue that lines each chamber of the heart
- combining word meaning blood
25 Clues: prefix meaning slow • prefix meaning fast • prefix meaning under • swollen and dilated veins • the abbreviation for blood • pumps blood through the body • combining word meaning blood • the abbreviation for hypertension • the abbrevation for beats per minute • prefix meaning above/over or excessive • increased pressure in the blood vessels • ...
Get That Cardio In! - Unit 5 Lab Jacqueline Vazquez 2022-11-12
Across
- Instrument used to measure pressure in the blood.
- Condition in which the arteries become hard.
- Have thin walls and carry the blood towards the heart.
- Made out of cardiac muscle.
- A complete stopping of the heart.
- Outer layer of the heart.
- Test in which an x-ray dye is injected into the blood vessels to diagnose.
- Abbreviation of "ventricular tachycardia."
- Muscular layer of the heart that contracts to pump blood.
- Increased pressure in the blood vessels.
- Root word that means "blood."
- Abbreviation of "shortness of breath."
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- Test that uses ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels.
- Root word that means "chest."
- Abbreviation of "myocardial infarction."
- Root word that means "muscle."
- Lab test that measures certain items in the heart that indicate heart muscle damage.
- Instrument used to listen for body sounds, like the heart and lungs.
- Condition in which the walls of an artery become weak and swollen.
- Abbreviation of "hypertension."
- Condition in which the pericardial sac surrounding the heart is inflamed.
- Root word that means clot.
- Have thick walls and carry the blood away from the heart.
- Root word that means "heart."
- Abbreviation of "vital signs stable."
25 Clues: Outer layer of the heart. • Root word that means clot. • Made out of cardiac muscle. • Root word that means "chest." • Root word that means "heart." • Root word that means "blood." • Root word that means "muscle." • Abbreviation of "hypertension." • A complete stopping of the heart. • Abbreviation of "vital signs stable." • Abbreviation of "shortness of breath." • ...
The Cardiovascular System 2020-01-13
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- the thin-walled blood vessels with semi-permeable membranes to allow for gas exchange
- Cavity the space between the pericardium and the epicardium
- divides the heart into left and right parts
- Circulation when blood is pumped from the heart to the lungs and then back to the heart
- System circulates oxygen-rich blood throughout the body
- Valves located between the atrial and ventricular chambers in the right and left sides of the heart
- the contraction of the ventricles
- the heart is enclosed by this fibroserous sac
- using a stethoscope to listen to the heart
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- the relaxation of the ventricles
- the innermost layer that lines the four chambers and covers the valves of the heart
- the thin and watery layer that forms the innermost layer of the pericardium
- layer of cardiac muscle that makes up the middle of the heart
- an instrument used to measure blood pressure
- the lowest part of the exterior of the heart
- tiny blood vessels that merge with the veins
- the functional inter-relationship between the heart and the lungs
- carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the organs and cells of the body
- carry oxygen-poor blood to the heart
- the largest artery of the human body
20 Clues: the relaxation of the ventricles • the contraction of the ventricles • carry oxygen-poor blood to the heart • the largest artery of the human body • using a stethoscope to listen to the heart • divides the heart into left and right parts • an instrument used to measure blood pressure • the lowest part of the exterior of the heart • ...
Cardiovasculer System and Physiology 2023-09-23
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- blood vessels that function to return blood from throughout the body to the heart.
- vein that drains the posterior part of the head
- blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
- a single vein that drains the thorax and enters the superior vena
- ejects blood superiorly into the large arteries leaving the heart
- The blood recipient from the atrium will then be taken out of the heart organ
- Arteries branch into smaller vessels
- a special type of muscle because it is only found in the heart, precisely in the middle layer of the heart
- the protective layer that covers the heart.
- the walls of the blood vessels
- two small chambers located at the top of the heart
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- blood pressure when the heart expands and sucks blood back in or the arteries contract empty
- veins that drain the liver
- blood pressure when the heart pumps blood into the arteries
- the outer part of the heart which is located at the very end
- partition that separates the space between the ventricles
- cycle The cardiac cycle as a pump
- cavity between the right and left lung
- The part of the heart that plays a role in pumping blood throughout the body.
- largest artery
20 Clues: largest artery • veins that drain the liver • the walls of the blood vessels • cycle The cardiac cycle as a pump • Arteries branch into smaller vessels • cavity between the right and left lung • the protective layer that covers the heart. • vein that drains the posterior part of the head • two small chambers located at the top of the heart • ...
The Cardiovascular system 2025-10-17
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- Condition where there is an excessive build-up of cholesterol in the arteries that blocks them
- Condition where blood is unable to flow to the heart
- Ultrasound images of the heart to visualise the structure in real-time
- Transports oxygen, nutrients and removes waste products
- Organ that pumps blood throughout the body
- A portable ECG machine that records heart activity
- Abbreviation for Coronary Artery Disease
- Condition where the heart suddenly stops beating
- Condition that describes high blood pressure
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- Prefix related to the heart
- Prefix related to blood vessels
- Test that determines the electrical activity of the heart
- Abbreviation for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- Small blood vessels that exchange nutrients and gas
- Suffix for a heart condition
- Abbreviation for Myocardial Infarction
- Condition where the artery has a weakened wall, causing it to swell
- Uses x-ray dye and a tiny tube to detect pressure in the heart
- Prefix related to blood
- Carry blood throughout the body
- Abbreviation for blood pressure
- Artery that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body
- Surgical procedure in which the patient's heart is replaced by a heart from a donor
- Prefix for artery
- Abbreviation for Electrocardiogram
25 Clues: Prefix for artery • Prefix related to blood • Prefix related to the heart • Suffix for a heart condition • Prefix related to blood vessels • Carry blood throughout the body • Abbreviation for blood pressure • Abbreviation for Electrocardiogram • Abbreviation for Myocardial Infarction • Abbreviation for Coronary Artery Disease • Organ that pumps blood throughout the body • ...
Heart structures crossword 2024-10-23
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- substance that is pumped by the heart through veins and arteries; delivers nutrients and oxygen to body cells and removes waste products like CO2
- used to describe veins/arteries leading to lungs
- membrane that separates heart from other bodily structures
- when muscles cells squeeze together to get smaller and produce movement; in the heart this is called systole
- largest artery in the body, oxygenated blood from heart travels through it to the rest of the bpdy
- structure that can open/close to let blood through; prevent backflow of blood.
- walls that separate heart chambers; prevent mixing of blood
- valve that oxygenates blood from left ventricle travels through to get to the aorta
- type of circulation that supplies blood for the heart itself to FUNCTION, not pump around the body
- pump blood out of the heart
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- circuit that transports blood from heart to lungs & back to oxygenate blood
- circuit that transports blood from heart to body and back to oxygenate body tissues
- inferior tip of heart
- heart is a cardiac _______
- a.k.a left atrioventricular valve or bicuspid valve, separates left atfrium from left ventricle
- act as holding chambers for blood; pump into ventricles
- vessels that return deoxygenated blood to the heart; inferior / superior ____ ____
- number of chambers in the heart
- measured in bpm (beats per minute), the number of contractions that the heart undergoes per minute; cardiac output divided by stroke volume equals this
- a.k.a right atrioventricular valve,separate right atrium from right ventricle
- in the lungs, carbon dioxide diffuses out of blood and this diffuses in.
21 Clues: inferior tip of heart • heart is a cardiac _______ • pump blood out of the heart • number of chambers in the heart • used to describe veins/arteries leading to lungs • act as holding chambers for blood; pump into ventricles • membrane that separates heart from other bodily structures • walls that separate heart chambers; prevent mixing of blood • ...
Cardiovascular Crossword 2020-03-20
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- / A condition in which the pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed
- / Pumps blood to the rest of the body
- / Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- / Normal Sinus Rhythm
- / The largest artery in the human body
- / Hypertension
- / A procedure done in a specialized area of radiology, x-ray dye is injected into blood vessels to diagnose
- / Tool implanted into a patient's heart wall to deliver electrical signals to regulate heart beatsAni
- / Have thick walls and carry blood away from the heart
- / Used to measure certain items in the blood that may indicate heart muscle damage
- / Have thinner walls and carry blood back to the heart
- / Acute Myocardial Infarction
- / Pulse
- / Slow
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- / The largest vein in the human body
- / High blood pressure
- / A heart attack, happens when part of the heart doesn't get the blood it needs
- / Enlarged
- / A complete stopping of the heart
- / An instrument to measure pressure
- / Clot
- / A test that uses ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels
- / Shortness of Breath
- / A condition in which an artery has a weaken wall, causing it to swell
- / Fast
25 Clues: / Clot • / Fast • / Slow • / Pulse • / Enlarged • / Hypertension • / High blood pressure • / Normal Sinus Rhythm • / Shortness of Breath • / Acute Myocardial Infarction • / Coronary Artery Bypass Graft • / A complete stopping of the heart • / An instrument to measure pressure • / The largest vein in the human body • / Pumps blood to the rest of the body • ...
cardiovascular system 2025-10-31
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- cell that carries oxygen
- tiny vessels where material exchange occurs
- brings deoxygynated blood from the upper body to the heart
- a vessel carrying blood toward the heart
- the lower chamber pumping blood out
- carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs
- fluid transporting oxygen and nutrients
- ensures one way blood flow in the heart
- phase when heart contracts
- a vessel carrying blood away from the heart
- high blood pressure
- force of blood on vessel walls
- the liquid component of blood
- phase when heart relaxes
- blood vessels to the brains blocks/bursts
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- supplies blood to the heart muscle
- carries oxygenated blood from the lungs
- procedure of a heartbeat
- cell that fights infection
- brings deocygynated blood from the lower body to the heart
- large vein returning blood to the heart
- movement of blood through body
- the muscular organ that pumps blood
- oxygen carrying protein in blood
- hole inside veins and arteries
- the upper chamber receiving blood
- failure of the heart
- rhythmic expansion of arteries
- smaller veins
- the main and largest artery in the body
30 Clues: smaller veins • high blood pressure • failure of the heart • procedure of a heartbeat • cell that carries oxygen • phase when heart relaxes • cell that fights infection • phase when heart contracts • the liquid component of blood • movement of blood through body • hole inside veins and arteries • rhythmic expansion of arteries • force of blood on vessel walls • ...
