heart Crossword Puzzles

Heart Rhythms 2022-10-13

Heart Rhythms crossword puzzle
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  1. a cardiac rhythm originating in the SA node is called a __________ rhythm.
  2. a heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute.
  3. the basic rhythm of a patient's heart, separate from any abnormal beats or complexes.
  4. also known as a dysrhythmia
  5. a cardiac rhythm originating in the atria instead of the SA node is called an ______________ rhythm.
  6. an irritable area in the cardiac conduction system
  7. a type of cardiac rhythm caused when the AV node delays the electrical impulse from the SA node too long.
  8. a heart rate less than 60 beats per minute.
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  1. a cardiac rhythm originating in the cells near the bundle of His is called an ______________ rhythm.
  2. a heartbeat created by another part of the conduction system.
  3. the absent or loss of the heart beat.
  4. an atrial rhythm that occurs when impulses arise from multiple areas, including the atria
  5. abnormal heart rhythm
  6. a cardiac rhythm originating in the ventricles rather than the SA node is called a ______________ rhythm.
  7. an atrial rhythm featuring obvious premature beats.

15 Clues: abnormal heart rhythm • also known as a dysrhythmia • the absent or loss of the heart beat. • a heart rate less than 60 beats per minute. • a heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute. • an irritable area in the cardiac conduction system • an atrial rhythm featuring obvious premature beats. • a heartbeat created by another part of the conduction system. • ...

Heart Anatomy 2025-07-24

Heart Anatomy crossword puzzle
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  1. Vessel carrying oxygen-rich blood from lungs to the heart
  2. Type of blood entering the right atrium
  3. Blood type pumped to the body
  4. Prevent backflow of blood
  5. Carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs
  6. Pumps blood into the pulmonary artery
  7. Valve between left atrium and left ventricle
  8. Circulation sending oxygenated blood to the body
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  1. Largest artery carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body
  2. Wall separating left and right sides of the heart
  3. Chamber that receives deoxygenated blood from the body
  4. Chamber that receives oxygenated blood from the lungs
  5. Large blood vessel returning deoxygenated blood to the heart
  6. Valve between right atrium and right ventricle
  7. Pumps oxygen-rich blood into the aorta

15 Clues: Prevent backflow of blood • Blood type pumped to the body • Pumps blood into the pulmonary artery • Pumps oxygen-rich blood into the aorta • Type of blood entering the right atrium • Carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs • Valve between left atrium and left ventricle • Valve between right atrium and right ventricle • Circulation sending oxygenated blood to the body • ...

Cardiovascular System 2025-05-06

Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle
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  1. Smallest Blood Vessel
  2. Brings Blood Towards Heart
  3. Platelets
  4. Carries Blood To Heart From Lungs
  5. Inner Layer Of The Heart
  6. Carries Blood From Heart To Lungs
  7. White Blood Cells
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  1. Middle Layer Of The Heart
  2. Large Artery That Carries Blood
  3. The Lower Heart Chamber
  4. Where Blood Starts And Finishes
  5. Brings Blood Away From Heart
  6. Outer Most layer of the Heart
  7. The Upper Heart Chamber
  8. Red Blood Cells

15 Clues: Platelets • Red Blood Cells • White Blood Cells • Smallest Blood Vessel • The Lower Heart Chamber • The Upper Heart Chamber • Inner Layer Of The Heart • Middle Layer Of The Heart • Brings Blood Towards Heart • Brings Blood Away From Heart • Outer Most layer of the Heart • Large Artery That Carries Blood • Where Blood Starts And Finishes • Carries Blood To Heart From Lungs • ...

Ashley's cardiovascular puzzle 2023-11-17

Ashley's cardiovascular puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Lower tip of the heart.
  2. Small artery.
  3. Gas that enters the blood through the lungs and travels to the heart to be pumped via arteries to all body cells
  4. Largest type of blood vessel; carries blood away from the heart to all parts of the body.
  5. Muscular middle layer of the heart.
  6. Record of the electrical activity of the heart.
  7. Artery carrying oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs.
  8. Two common carotid arteries located on each side of the neck branch from the aorta and provide blood to head, neck and brain.
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  1. Inner lining of the heart.
  2. Abnormal swishing sound caused by improper closure of the heart valves
  3. Beat of the heart as felt through the walls of the arteries.
  4. Smallest type of blood vessel.
  5. Largest vein in the body.
  6. Largest artery in the body.
  7. Thin-walled vessel that carries blood from body tissues and lungs back to the heart.
  8. Relaxation phase of the heartbeat.
  9. One of two lower chambers of the heart.

17 Clues: Small artery. • Lower tip of the heart. • Largest vein in the body. • Inner lining of the heart. • Largest artery in the body. • Smallest type of blood vessel. • Relaxation phase of the heartbeat. • Muscular middle layer of the heart. • One of two lower chambers of the heart. • Record of the electrical activity of the heart. • ...

cardiovascular system 2022-01-14

cardiovascular system crossword puzzle
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  1. use both suffixes for small
  2. moves through the body
  3. process of recording in radiology
  4. ultrasound to look at the heart
  5. vessels that deliver blood to tissues
  6. artery has a weakened wall
  7. -fatty substance,-hardening
  8. arrest,stopping of the heart
  9. high blood pressure
  10. pumps blood through the system
  11. -vessel,-process of recording
  12. -around,-inflammation
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  1. tool to listen the heart and other body parts
  2. referred as a heart attack
  3. measuring pressure.
  4. pressure
  5. -ole and -ule
  6. a room for urgent care
  7. artery,a disorder in the arteries
  8. ultrasound to look at blood
  9. resuscitation of a person dying
  10. vessels that return blood to the heart.
  11. artery disease
  12. small vessels that perfuse tissues.

24 Clues: pressure • -ole and -ule • artery disease • measuring pressure. • high blood pressure • -around,-inflammation • moves through the body • a room for urgent care • referred as a heart attack • artery has a weakened wall • use both suffixes for small • ultrasound to look at blood • -fatty substance,-hardening • arrest,stopping of the heart • -vessel,-process of recording • ...

Cardio and Respiratory System 2020-10-08

Cardio and Respiratory System crossword puzzle
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  1. bottom chambers of heart
  2. keeps you from bleeding to death
  3. carries oxygen to all body cells
  4. low levels of hemoglobin
  5. top chambers of heart
  6. muscle that helps you breathe
  7. upper part of throat
  8. liquid part of blood
  9. helps fight disease
  10. organs that exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
  11. carries blood away from heart
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  1. carries blood to and from all parts of body
  2. carries blood to heart
  3. refers to the heart
  4. muscle that acts as a pump
  5. passageway for air into lungs
  6. lower part of throat
  7. where vocal cords are
  8. high blood pressure
  9. refers to blood vessels
  10. helps clot your blood

21 Clues: refers to the heart • high blood pressure • helps fight disease • lower part of throat • upper part of throat • liquid part of blood • top chambers of heart • where vocal cords are • helps clot your blood • carries blood to heart • refers to blood vessels • bottom chambers of heart • low levels of hemoglobin • muscle that acts as a pump • passageway for air into lungs • ...

Unit 5 Activity 2 2024-11-14

Unit 5 Activity 2 crossword puzzle
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  1. Atrial, fibrilation
  2. test on blood for diseases
  3. painful or difficult
  4. where your heartaneurysmaortic anurysm
  5. Premature atrial contraction
  6. Connects small arteries and small veins
  7. Musculartubes that carry oxygen
  8. Carry blood from the body back to the heart
  9. within or inside
  10. ultrasound that creates images of the heart
  11. tests stress
  12. fast or rapid
  13. Body Mass Index
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  1. The organ that helps with all living
  2. A needed bodily fluid
  3. Slow
  4. electrical activity on heart
  5. blood flow to the brain is disrupted
  6. around, near, enclosing
  7. Circulation, Airway, Breathing
  8. Sees how your heart responds to exercise
  9. condition where the heart beats to quick
  10. Magnetic Resonance Imaging

23 Clues: Slow • tests stress • fast or rapid • Body Mass Index • within or inside • Atrial, fibrilation • painful or difficult • A needed bodily fluid • around, near, enclosing • test on blood for diseases • Magnetic Resonance Imaging • electrical activity on heart • Premature atrial contraction • Circulation, Airway, Breathing • Musculartubes that carry oxygen • The organ that helps with all living • ...

circulatory system 2013-05-21

circulatory system crossword puzzle
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  1. a large artery through which oxygenated blood is pumped
  2. moves blood to and around parts of the body
  3. living cells in the blood that transport oxygen to all other living cells in the body
  4. lower right section of the heart
  5. blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart
  6. the red pigment in red blood cells
  7. vessels that transport oxygenated blood from arteries to the capillaries
  8. hollow tubes with thick walls carrying blood
  9. through the heart in a specific pathway
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  1. upper right section of the heart
  2. upper left section of the heart
  3. the vessel through which oxeygenated blood travels from the heart to the lungs
  4. lower left section of the heart
  5. a form of energy released during cellular respiration
  6. the chemical reaction involving oxeygen
  7. a muscular organ that pumps blood through the circulatory system
  8. a gas in the air that animlas need to breathe
  9. minute tubes carrying blood to body cells
  10. a gas in the air produced by respiration
  11. a simple carbohydrate

20 Clues: a simple carbohydrate • upper left section of the heart • lower left section of the heart • upper right section of the heart • lower right section of the heart • the red pigment in red blood cells • the chemical reaction involving oxeygen • through the heart in a specific pathway • a gas in the air produced by respiration • minute tubes carrying blood to body cells • ...

Cardiovascular System 2020-04-16

Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle
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  1. - Catheterization
  2. - double-layered sac
  3. - an artery has a weakened wall, causing it to swell.
  4. - Vessel
  5. - a test that uses ultrasound to look at the heart and vessels
  6. - Chest
  7. - have thick walls and carry blood away from the heart
  8. - Coronary Care Unit
  9. Enzymes - used to measure certain items in the blood that may indicate heart muscle damage
  10. Septum - the wall between the right and left ventricles
  11. Infraction - commonly referred to as a heart attack
  12. - Clot
  13. Test - a test to evaluate how well this system is functioning
  14. - Fast
  15. - Aorta
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  1. Artery Disease - the leading cause of death in the US and may cause heart attacks
  2. Arrest - the complete stopping of the heart
  3. - common way to measure blood pressure
  4. Heart Failure - the heart is not efficiently pumping from the left ventricle, causing reduced blood flow
  5. - Acute myocardial infraction
  6. - middle, muscular layer that contracts to pump blood
  7. - Deep Vein Thrombosis
  8. - thin inner layer that lines each chamber
  9. Monitor - portable ECG machine: records heart activity
  10. Muscle / the heart is made of ______
  11. - Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
  12. Septum - the wall between the right and left atria

27 Clues: - Clot • - Fast • - Chest • - Aorta • - Vessel • - Catheterization • - double-layered sac • - Coronary Care Unit • - Deep Vein Thrombosis • - Acute myocardial infraction • - common way to measure blood pressure • Muscle / the heart is made of ______ • - Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator • - thin inner layer that lines each chamber • Arrest - the complete stopping of the heart • ...

Unit 5 Lab 2021-03-11

Unit 5 Lab crossword puzzle
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  1. the organ that gives oxygen to the system
  2. pulse
  3. coronary heart disease
  4. a test when an x-ray fluid is injected into thveins
  5. irregular beating of the heart
  6. another name for high blood pressure
  7. shortness of breath
  8. Man's best friend
  9. arrest sudden loss of heart function
  10. prefix for outside
  11. swelling in an artery
  12. the organ that pumps blood
  13. the pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed
  14. Large marsupial
  15. blood pressure
  16. root word for blood
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  1. the smallest vessel that blood moves through
  2. the largest vessel that blood moves through
  3. suffix for pressure
  4. instrument to measure pressure
  5. prefix for excessive
  6. Likes to chase mice
  7. catheterization
  8. blood moves through these back to the heart
  9. enzymes used to measure items in the blood that may indicate heart muscle damage
  10. Flying mammal
  11. a test that uses ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels
  12. changes irregular heartbeats
  13. root word for heart
  14. Has a trunk

30 Clues: pulse • Has a trunk • Flying mammal • blood pressure • catheterization • Large marsupial • Man's best friend • prefix for outside • suffix for pressure • Likes to chase mice • shortness of breath • root word for heart • root word for blood • prefix for excessive • swelling in an artery • coronary heart disease • the organ that pumps blood • changes irregular heartbeats • instrument to measure pressure • ...

The Cardiovascular System 2023-02-14

The Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle
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  1. The complete stopping of a heart
  2. Condition that causes reduced blood flow
  3. Root word meaning blood
  4. Abbreviation of chest pain
  5. Commonly called a heart attack
  6. Suffix meaning chest
  7. Commonly known as a blood pressure cuff
  8. Test using ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels
  9. Condition in which an artery has weakened walls
  10. Condition of increased pressure in the blood vessels
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  1. Helps check heart rhythm, may diagnose other heart issues
  2. Prefix meaning within
  3. Suffix meaning narrowing
  4. Abbreviation of Cardiovascular
  5. Outer layer of the heart
  6. Middle, muscular that contracts to pump blood
  7. Abbreviation of operating room
  8. Abbreviation of blood
  9. Tool used to listen for sounds in the heart
  10. Largest artery in the body
  11. Abbreviation of complaint of
  12. Specialized in the area of radiology
  13. Thin layer that lines each layer of the heart
  14. Medical term for the organ that pumps blood in our body
  15. Prefix meaning against

25 Clues: Suffix meaning chest • Prefix meaning within • Abbreviation of blood • Prefix meaning against • Root word meaning blood • Suffix meaning narrowing • Outer layer of the heart • Abbreviation of chest pain • Largest artery in the body • Abbreviation of complaint of • Abbreviation of Cardiovascular • Abbreviation of operating room • Commonly called a heart attack • ...

The Human Heart 2023-11-08

The Human Heart crossword puzzle
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  1. X-ray imaging of blood vessels with contrast
  2. Membrane surrounding the heart
  3. Narrowing of the mitral valve
  4. Lower tip of the heart
  5. Smallest type of blood vessel
  6. Record of the electrical activity of the heart
  7. Arteries on sides of neck branching from the aorta
  8. Condition of rapid heartbeat
  9. Relaxation phase of the heartbeat
  10. Small vein
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  1. Largest artery in the body
  2. Rapid, irregular contractions of the heart
  3. Largest vein in the body
  4. Lower chamber of the heart
  5. Inflammation of a vein
  6. The heart beats in the embryo before it is supplied with _______
  7. Small artery
  8. Muscular middle layer of the heart

18 Clues: Small vein • Small artery • Inflammation of a vein • Lower tip of the heart • Largest vein in the body • Largest artery in the body • Lower chamber of the heart • Condition of rapid heartbeat • Narrowing of the mitral valve • Smallest type of blood vessel • Membrane surrounding the heart • Relaxation phase of the heartbeat • Muscular middle layer of the heart • ...

The cardiovascular system 2024-02-07

The cardiovascular system crossword puzzle
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  1. kidneys
  2. Upper chambers of the heart
  3. Largest artery in the body
  4. Hardening of the arteries
  5. Valve between the right atrium and the right ventricle
  6. Regulates the flow of blood through the heart
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  1. Smallest blood vessel
  2. Widening of the blood vessels
  3. Your heart is a little larger than your...
  4. Lining of the heart
  5. Tough muscular wall of the heart
  6. From the right side of the heart, blood goes to the
  7. Defective heart valve
  8. Blood vessel which carries blood from the heart
  9. lungs
  10. Blood vessel which carries blood to the heart

16 Clues: lungs • kidneys • Lining of the heart • Smallest blood vessel • Defective heart valve • Hardening of the arteries • Largest artery in the body • Upper chambers of the heart • Widening of the blood vessels • Tough muscular wall of the heart • Your heart is a little larger than your... • Regulates the flow of blood through the heart • Blood vessel which carries blood to the heart • ...

Cardiovascular System 2022-11-08

Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle
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  1. powers the body
  2. disease difficulty breathing
  3. cardiac arrest study hamburg
  4. test physical activity for the body
  5. vessels responsible for carrying blood
  6. coronary artery bypass graft
  7. chest pain
  8. records electrical rhythms from the heart
  9. magnetic imaging
  10. distribute oxygen-rich blood to your body
  11. large part of the heart
  12. vein
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  1. swelling of the legs, ankles and feet
  2. failure rapid of irregular heartbeat
  3. coronary artery disease
  4. numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg
  5. antiarrhythmic
  6. blood
  7. branch of blood vessels
  8. blood vessel
  9. scan is a type of xray
  10. carry blood and oxygen to the heart
  11. heart
  12. test how your heart responds to activity
  13. atrial fibrilation

25 Clues: vein • blood • heart • chest pain • blood vessel • antiarrhythmic • powers the body • magnetic imaging • atrial fibrilation • scan is a type of xray • coronary artery disease • branch of blood vessels • large part of the heart • disease difficulty breathing • cardiac arrest study hamburg • coronary artery bypass graft • test physical activity for the body • carry blood and oxygen to the heart • ...

Cardiovascular System Crossword 2025-02-20

Cardiovascular System Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. portable ECG machine
  2. meaning instrument to measure pressure
  3. ventricular tachycardia
  4. hypertension
  5. electrolytes
  6. injects dye into the vessels
  7. Outer layer
  8. Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
  9. Carry blood away from the heart
  10. artery has a weakened wall
  11. meaning slow
  12. narrowing in the arteries surround the heart
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  1. treadmill/exercise test
  2. implantable cardioverter defibrillator
  3. heart is not efficiently pumping from the left ventricle
  4. ultrasound to look at the heart
  5. Carry blood towards the heart
  6. tabs attached to the chest
  7. Thin inner layer
  8. Largest artery
  9. sac around the heart is inflamed
  10. increased pressure in the blood vessels
  11. destruction
  12. meaning process of recording
  13. meaning fast

25 Clues: Outer layer • destruction • hypertension • electrolytes • meaning slow • meaning fast • Largest artery • Thin inner layer • portable ECG machine • treadmill/exercise test • ventricular tachycardia • tabs attached to the chest • artery has a weakened wall • injects dye into the vessels • meaning process of recording • Carry blood towards the heart • ultrasound to look at the heart • ...

The Circulatory System 2024-01-26

The Circulatory System crossword puzzle
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  1. blood vessel that carries blood only to the heart
  2. the liquid in which blood cells flow
  3. organ that pumps blood around the body
  4. part of the heart that controls the direction of blood flow
  5. the main artery leading from the heart to the body
  6. carry blood around the body
  7. an emergency that occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked
  8. the substance that causes platelets to stick together
  9. the cells that pick up oxygen and deliver it to cells
  10. carries blood towards the heart
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  1. where materials are exchanged between the blood and the body's cells
  2. help the blood form clots
  3. carries blood away from the heart
  4. cells that fight infections
  5. substance that flows through blood vessels
  6. upper chambers of the heart
  7. lower chambers of the heart
  8. red blood cells travel to the lungs to pick up _____

18 Clues: help the blood form clots • cells that fight infections • upper chambers of the heart • lower chambers of the heart • carry blood around the body • carries blood towards the heart • carries blood away from the heart • the liquid in which blood cells flow • organ that pumps blood around the body • substance that flows through blood vessels • ...

Cardiovascular System 2025-04-23

Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle
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  1. - contraction of the heart
  2. - area in the centre of the thorax which contains the heart and vessels
  3. - name of the artery supplying the stomach, spleen and liver
  4. - relaxation of the heart
  5. - smallest of the chambers of the heart
  6. - name of the artery supplying the heart muscle
  7. main artery leaving the left side of the heart
  8. - only artery which has deoxygenated blood within
  9. prevents back flow of blood in the veins
  10. - alternative name for the right AV valve
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  1. - artery taking blood from the guts to the liver
  2. - largest of the chambers of the heart
  3. - smallest type of blood vessel
  4. - abnormal heart rhythm
  5. - fibres that conduct the electrical impulse in the ventricles
  6. - the heart muscle
  7. strands of tissue preventing AV valves flapping into the atria
  8. - blood cell containing blue granules in cytoplasm under Romanowsky type stain

18 Clues: - the heart muscle • - abnormal heart rhythm • - relaxation of the heart • - contraction of the heart • - smallest type of blood vessel • - largest of the chambers of the heart • - smallest of the chambers of the heart • prevents back flow of blood in the veins • - alternative name for the right AV valve • main artery leaving the left side of the heart • ...

Circulatory system 2017-06-21

Circulatory system crossword puzzle
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  1. pressure, The pressure of the blood against the walls of blood vessels.
  2. The liquid (red) that is pumped by the heart throughout the body. It provides nutrients and oxygen to the body.
  3. A medical instrument used for listening to the sounds generated inside the body.
  4. A disease where blood does not clot well to stop bleeding.
  5. A fatty substance in the blood.
  6. The LOWER chamber of the heart that pumps blood out of the heart
  7. The contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart. You can feel your pulse near your wrist and on the side of your neck.
  8. A cancer of the blood where there is an increase in abnormal white blood cells.
  9. Substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy.
  10. The hollow muscular organ located in the chest and between the lungs that pump blood through the body.
  11. The largest artery in the body/heart; it sends freshly oxygenated blood from the heart to the body.
  12. Blood vessels that carry blood BACK to the heart and lungs.
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  1. The smallest blood vessel; brings nutrients and oxygen to the tissues and absorbs carbon dioxide and waste products.
  2. Blood vessels that carry blood AWAY from the heart.
  3. An instrument used to measure blood pressure.
  4. The tiny, disk-shaped part of the blood, important in blood clotting.
  5. cells, Blood cells containing haemoglobin that carry OXYGEN through the bloodstream.
  6. cell anaemia, A condition where the red blood cells form an abnormal sickle shape.
  7. Large WHITE blood cells that remove bacteria, germs, and dead cells.
  8. A wall of tissue that separates the left and right sides of the heart.
  9. cava, The largest vein in the body near the heart.
  10. system, The human body system that contains the heart, blood, and all of the blood vessels. It delivers all the nutrients to the cells.
  11. The organ that makes break down fats and also filters poisons and drugs out of the blood.
  12. The organ that removes excess water and other waste products from the blood.
  13. The UPPER chamber of the heart that receives and holds blood that is about to enter the ventricle.
  14. disease, Any disease of the heart muscle or other working parts of the heart. It makes it hard for the heart to work correctly.

26 Clues: A fatty substance in the blood. • An instrument used to measure blood pressure. • cava, The largest vein in the body near the heart. • Blood vessels that carry blood AWAY from the heart. • A disease where blood does not clot well to stop bleeding. • Blood vessels that carry blood BACK to the heart and lungs. • ...

Cardiovascular 2022-03-31

Cardiovascular crossword puzzle
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  1. heart valve that separates the left atrium and left ventricle
  2. Vasodilator for chest pain
  3. The largest artery in the body
  4. Profuse sweating
  5. The heart is the same size as your ___
  6. Diuretic commonly used
  7. Another name for fluid retention
  8. Vegetation on heart valves
  9. The widow maker
  10. An IV medication heart failure patient might go home on
  11. You should do this daily with your HF patients
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  1. A-fib is an ______
  2. Heart valve that separates the right atrium from the right ventricle
  3. On Tuesdays, our floor does these
  4. ____ is a commonly used inotrope
  5. Phase of the cardiac cycle when the coronary arteries get perfused
  6. JVD, edema, weight gain indicates ____ sided heart failure
  7. ____ fraction- The percentage of blood that leaves your left ventricle
  8. Extreme tiredness
  9. A temporary device that helps support the heart

20 Clues: The widow maker • Profuse sweating • Extreme tiredness • A-fib is an ______ • Diuretic commonly used • Vasodilator for chest pain • Vegetation on heart valves • The largest artery in the body • ____ is a commonly used inotrope • Another name for fluid retention • On Tuesdays, our floor does these • The heart is the same size as your ___ • ...

Cardiovascular Crossword 2020-01-29

Cardiovascular Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Atrial fibrillation
  2. Hardening
  3. vessel
  4. is hard for the heart to pump
  5. networks of small vessels that perfuse tissues
  6. Bring blood back to the heart
  7. Vein
  8. Premature Ventricular Contraction
  9. Pumps blood throughout the body
  10. Failure When the body does not have enough blood being pumped
  11. monitor Measures a persons heartbeat for 24 hrs
  12. Defibrillation threshold testing
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  1. circuits carry oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs
  2. Deliver blood throughout the system/body
  3. artery disc narrowing or blockage of the arteries
  4. Measure the heartbeat with electricity
  5. High blood pressure
  6. Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
  7. clot
  8. Inflamed heart muscle
  9. test A test where you exercise and then ae monitored for multiple things
  10. Heart
  11. Ventricular tachycardia
  12. To see Pictures of the heart
  13. recorder a small device implanted under the skin to monitor any irregular cardiac beats

25 Clues: clot • Vein • Heart • vessel • Hardening • Atrial fibrillation • High blood pressure • Inflamed heart muscle • Ventricular tachycardia • To see Pictures of the heart • is hard for the heart to pump • Bring blood back to the heart • Pumps blood throughout the body • Defibrillation threshold testing • Premature Ventricular Contraction • Measure the heartbeat with electricity • ...

science crossword 2022-11-16

science crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. pumps blood
  2. blood vessels that exchange substances with cells
  3. where oxygen goes
  4. muscles that help your lung pull air in and push air out
  5. to absorb nutrients from food
  6. blood vessels that take blood away from the heart
  7. blood vessels that take blood to the heart
  8. produces enzymes and controls our energy reserves
  9. voice box
  10. small branches that lead to each lung
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  1. bottom chamber of the heart
  2. tiny air sacs at the end of the bronchiole
  3. you breathe out
  4. throat
  5. 1 of 4 valves that control blood flow in the heart
  6. you have 2 of
  7. top chamber of your heart
  8. you breathe in
  9. the main artery that carries blood away from the heart to the rest of your body
  10. moves blood and nutrients around the body

20 Clues: throat • voice box • pumps blood • you have 2 of • you breathe in • you breathe out • where oxygen goes • top chamber of your heart • bottom chamber of the heart • to absorb nutrients from food • small branches that lead to each lung • moves blood and nutrients around the body • tiny air sacs at the end of the bronchiole • blood vessels that take blood to the heart • ...

Cardiovascular system 2024-02-29

Cardiovascular system crossword puzzle
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  1. disease causing high blood pressure
  2. tool used to listen to the heart
  3. disease causing rapid heart rate
  4. tool used to measure blood pressure
  5. prefix meaning inner
  6. recording of the hearts electrical activity
  7. prefix meaning behind
  8. the smallest blood vessels in the vascular system
  9. vessels that return oxygen to the heart
  10. shortness of breath
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  1. suffix meaning surgical repair
  2. X-ray that checks blood vessels
  3. suffix meaning chest
  4. suffix meaning inflammation
  5. ultrasound to examine the heart
  6. vessels that bring oxygen from the heart to the body
  7. electrolytes
  8. organ that pumps blood through the body
  9. disease causing swollen arteries
  10. disease causing an enlarged heart
  11. cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  12. deep vein thrombosis
  13. tubes that pump blood around the body
  14. disease causing hardening of the arteries
  15. do not resuscitate

25 Clues: electrolytes • do not resuscitate • shortness of breath • suffix meaning chest • prefix meaning inner • deep vein thrombosis • prefix meaning behind • suffix meaning inflammation • cardiopulmonary resuscitation • suffix meaning surgical repair • X-ray that checks blood vessels • ultrasound to examine the heart • tool used to listen to the heart • disease causing rapid heart rate • ...

Cardiovascular system 2024-02-29

Cardiovascular system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ultrasound to examine the heart
  2. disease causing hardening of the arteries
  3. deep vein thrombosis
  4. do not resuscitate
  5. electrolytes
  6. the smallest blood vessels in the vascular system
  7. tubes that pump blood around the body
  8. disease causing rapid heart rate
  9. X-ray that checks blood vessels
  10. organ that pumps blood through the body
  11. tool used to measure blood pressure
  12. prefix meaning inner
  13. disease causing swollen arteries
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  1. disease causing high blood pressure
  2. tool used to listen to the heart
  3. suffix meaning chest
  4. cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  5. suffix meaning inflammation
  6. recording of the hearts electrical activity
  7. vessels that bring oxygen from the heart to the body
  8. vessels that return oxygen to the heart
  9. disease causing an enlarged heart
  10. shortness of breath
  11. suffix meaning surgical repair
  12. prefix meaning behind

25 Clues: electrolytes • do not resuscitate • shortness of breath • deep vein thrombosis • suffix meaning chest • prefix meaning inner • prefix meaning behind • suffix meaning inflammation • cardiopulmonary resuscitation • suffix meaning surgical repair • ultrasound to examine the heart • X-ray that checks blood vessels • tool used to listen to the heart • disease causing rapid heart rate • ...

. 2023-06-15

. crossword puzzle
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  1. The muscular tissue of the heart that contracts to pump blood.
  2. conduction: (2 words) The process by which electrical signals travel through the heart, coordinating the contraction and relaxation of its chambers.
  3. generator: (2 words) The main component of the pacemaker that generates electrical impulses and controls the pacing of the heart.
  4. therapy: (2 words) The use of an electric cardiac pacemaker to regulate and control the heart's rhythm and rate.
  5. fibrillation: (2 words) A common heart rhythm disorder characterized by irregular and rapid electrical activity in the atria of the heart.
  6. An abnormal heart rhythm characterized by irregular or abnormal electrical activity.
  7. To surgically insert or place a device or substance into the body, in this case, an electric cardiac pacemaker.
  8. A conductor through which electric current is passed to or from the body to measure or stimulate electrical activity.
  9. tachycardia: (2 words) A rapid heartbeat originating in the ventricles of the heart, often associated with abnormal electrical signals.
  10. node: (2 words) A cluster of specialized cells in the heart that conducts electrical impulses from the atria to the ventricles.
  11. A slower-than-normal heart rate, usually defined as less than 60 beats per minute.
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  1. (2 words) Referring to the energy source of the pacemaker, which is typically a small battery that powers the device.
  2. Electrocardiogram, a test that records the electrical activity of the heart using electrodes placed on the skin.
  3. block: (2 words) A condition in which the electrical signals in the heart are delayed or blocked, causing an abnormal heart rhythm.
  4. The branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of the heart and its diseases.
  5. wires: (2 words) Thin insulated wires that connect the pacemaker device to the heart to deliver electrical signals.
  6. rate: (2 words) The number of times the heart beats per minute, indicating the speed at which the heart is pumping blood.
  7. The organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.
  8. stimulation: (2 words) The application of controlled electrical impulses to excite or activate specific tissues or nerves.
  9. pacemaker: (2 words) A small electronic device implanted in the body to regulate and control the heart's electrical activity.

20 Clues: The organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body. • The muscular tissue of the heart that contracts to pump blood. • A slower-than-normal heart rate, usually defined as less than 60 beats per minute. • An abnormal heart rhythm characterized by irregular or abnormal electrical activity. • ...

The Structure and Physiology of the Heart 2021-12-14

The Structure and Physiology of the Heart crossword puzzle
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  1. main heart muscle
  2. Your heart keeps your blood ___.
  3. Our blood carries ___ to the rest of the body.
  4. Is like a door
  5. A heart can beat faster if you are excited or __.
  6. when the heart squeezes and relaxes once
  7. Your heart is close to the size of a ___.
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  1. The heart beats ____of times in your life.
  2. cycle the time for one heartbeat
  3. another word for spaces in the heart
  4. Cells need ____ to live.
  5. The heart beats about 70 to 80 times a ____.
  6. The brain makes the heart beat faster or ____.
  7. heart chambers that move blood out of heart
  8. a heart chamber that takes in blood from veins

15 Clues: Is like a door • main heart muscle • Cells need ____ to live. • cycle the time for one heartbeat • Your heart keeps your blood ___. • another word for spaces in the heart • when the heart squeezes and relaxes once • Your heart is close to the size of a ___. • The heart beats ____of times in your life. • heart chambers that move blood out of heart • ...

Heart Health 2021-06-16

Heart Health crossword puzzle
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  1. meditation can help relief
  2. helps prevent blood clots
  3. one risk you can not control
  4. Best seat in the house
  5. Everyone has this done
  6. Has some of the best care givers
  7. healthy cholesterol number
  8. High blood pressure can be caused by too much
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  1. one of the equipment found in rehab
  2. Term for symptom of heart pain
  3. Who do you call if you think your having a heart attack
  4. Most used device on each patient
  5. Heart Attack
  6. heart attack occurs when it gets cut off
  7. We all have to have one to be alive

15 Clues: Heart Attack • Best seat in the house • Everyone has this done • helps prevent blood clots • meditation can help relief • healthy cholesterol number • one risk you can not control • Term for symptom of heart pain • Most used device on each patient • Has some of the best care givers • one of the equipment found in rehab • We all have to have one to be alive • ...

The Heart 2022-11-18

The Heart crossword puzzle
Across
  1. abnormal swishing sound caused by faulty heart valves
  2. small vein
  3. Record of electrical activity of the heart
  4. inner lining of the heart
  5. carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to left atrium
  6. upper chambers of the heart
  7. small artery
  8. carries blood from body tissues back to the heart
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  1. Valve between the right atrium and right ventricle
  2. One of the lower chambers of the heart
  3. Muscular middle layer of the heart
  4. largest artery in the body
  5. partition or wall dividing a cavity, like between the atria
  6. valve between the left atrium and left ventricle
  7. beat of the heart felt through the walls of the arteries

15 Clues: small vein • small artery • inner lining of the heart • largest artery in the body • upper chambers of the heart • Muscular middle layer of the heart • One of the lower chambers of the heart • Record of electrical activity of the heart • valve between the left atrium and left ventricle • carries blood from body tissues back to the heart • ...

The Heart 2022-11-30

The Heart crossword puzzle
Across
  1. carries oxygen in the blood
  2. the chambers that are found on top of the heart
  3. color of blood that does not have oxygen
  4. the doors to leading to chambers of the heart
  5. fight infection and disease
  6. the chambers that are found at the bottom
  7. color of blood that has oxygen
  8. help form blood clots
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  1. the largest artery in the human body
  2. there are 4 of these in the heart
  3. the gas that humans breathe in
  4. take blood to the heart
  5. side of the heart that is colored blue
  6. place where blood receives oxygen
  7. take blood away from the heart

15 Clues: help form blood clots • take blood to the heart • carries oxygen in the blood • fight infection and disease • the gas that humans breathe in • take blood away from the heart • color of blood that has oxygen • there are 4 of these in the heart • place where blood receives oxygen • the largest artery in the human body • side of the heart that is colored blue • ...

The heart 2020-09-16

The heart crossword puzzle
Across
  1. large chambers toward the bottom of the heart
  2. non-oxygenated blood goes through to the lungs
  3. tissue that contracts forcefully when excited
  4. the outer wall of the heart
  5. these work as a pump mechanism
  6. irregular heart beat
  7. found at the top of the heart
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  1. also known as the aortic valve
  2. a valve leading to the left ventricle
  3. cords known as the heart strings
  4. the heart's own electric system
  5. a valve leading to the right ventricle
  6. a band of muscle under the heart
  7. tissue with one or more layers of cells
  8. voluntary muscle tissue

15 Clues: irregular heart beat • voluntary muscle tissue • the outer wall of the heart • found at the top of the heart • also known as the aortic valve • these work as a pump mechanism • the heart's own electric system • cords known as the heart strings • a band of muscle under the heart • a valve leading to the left ventricle • a valve leading to the right ventricle • ...

Heart <3 2023-03-03

Heart <3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. low oxygen condition
  2. combining form - mucus
  3. lower chamber of the heart
  4. upper chamber of the heart
  5. small artery
  6. smallest blood vessel
  7. small vein
  8. slow heartbeat condition
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  1. enlargement of the heart
  2. combining form - pulse
  3. combining form - yellowish plaque
  4. extra heart sounds
  5. largest artery in body
  6. valve between RT atrium & RT ventricle
  7. combining form - vessel

15 Clues: small vein • small artery • extra heart sounds • low oxygen condition • smallest blood vessel • combining form - pulse • combining form - mucus • largest artery in body • combining form - vessel • enlargement of the heart • slow heartbeat condition • lower chamber of the heart • upper chamber of the heart • combining form - yellowish plaque • valve between RT atrium & RT ventricle

heart sisters 2023-03-30

heart sisters crossword puzzle
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  1. to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
  2. moving from place to place without a fixed plan; roaming; rambling:
  3. (in ancient Egypt smooth sloped 3d triangle
  4. a room or place equipped for cooking.
  5. to seize with or as with the hands or claws
  6. the act of awaking from sleep.
  7. to refrain from noticing or recognizing:
  8. to remove (a plant) from one place and plant it in another.
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  1. to draw out or extend
  2. a natural elevation of the earth's surface rising more or less abruptly to a summit, and attaining an altitude greater than that of a hill, usually greater than 2,000 feet (610 meters).
  3. an undesirable or unfortunate happening that occurs unintentionally and usually results in harm, injury, damage, or loss; casualty; mishap:
  4. a flat paper container, as for a letter or thin package, usually having a gummed flap or other means of closure.
  5. not blinking.
  6. to take into one's possession (something offered or delivered):
  7. similar or alike in every way:

15 Clues: not blinking. • to draw out or extend • the act of awaking from sleep. • similar or alike in every way: • a room or place equipped for cooking. • to refrain from noticing or recognizing: • (in ancient Egypt smooth sloped 3d triangle • to seize with or as with the hands or claws • to remove (a plant) from one place and plant it in another. • ...

The Heart 2023-05-18

The Heart crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The node that changes heart rate
  2. Found in the Liver and Spleen these help phagocytize damaged red blood cells
  3. Made of Albumins, Globulins, and Fibrinogen
  4. These merge together to form veins
  5. The smallest (in diameter) blood vessels
  6. Largest chamber of the heart
  7. Released by platelets, stimulate vasoconstriction
  8. These are created when attacking a foreign object in the body
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  1. The only artery that doesn't carry oxygenated blood
  2. The most common blood type in America, making up 47% of the population
  3. Developed in red bone marrow, are fragments of giant cells
  4. The spike on EKG's
  5. The vein that brings all the blood into the heart, split into inferior and superior
  6. The lower chamber of the heart on both sides
  7. These are molecules that trigger immune system responses

15 Clues: The spike on EKG's • Largest chamber of the heart • The node that changes heart rate • These merge together to form veins • The smallest (in diameter) blood vessels • Made of Albumins, Globulins, and Fibrinogen • The lower chamber of the heart on both sides • Released by platelets, stimulate vasoconstriction • The only artery that doesn't carry oxygenated blood • ...

The Heart 2014-03-03

The Heart crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Hardening of the artery walls
  2. Heart is at working
  3. Fatty substance
  4. Main artery that receives blood from the lower left chamber
  5. "Heart attack"
  6. Lower chamber of the heart
  7. baby Skin is blue because of lack of oxygen
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  1. High blood pressure
  2. Heart is at rest
  3. Instrument that measueres blood pressure
  4. Vessel that brings blood back from the heart
  5. Upper chamber of the heart
  6. vessel that takes blood away from the heart
  7. Something that goes wrong at birth
  8. Wall that divides or separates the heart

15 Clues: "Heart attack" • Fatty substance • Heart is at rest • High blood pressure • Heart is at working • Upper chamber of the heart • Lower chamber of the heart • Hardening of the artery walls • Something that goes wrong at birth • Instrument that measueres blood pressure • Wall that divides or separates the heart • vessel that takes blood away from the heart • ...

Heart Labels 2023-10-03

Heart Labels crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart
  2. The first chamber to receive de-oxygenated blood
  3. This chamber has a thicker wall and pumps oxygen rich blood to the body
  4. Helps drain de-oxygenated blood from your lower body into the top left chamber
  5. This is the only valve which has 2 tissue leaflets (flaps)
  6. The last valve to hold oxygenated blood in the heart
  7. The thick cardiac muscle tissue that divides the chambers of the heart
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  1. The second chamber and last stop for de-oxygenated blood
  2. The largest three leaflets (flaps) make up this valve
  3. Generates electrical signals to make the heart beat, also called the pacemaker of the heart
  4. Helps drain de-oxygenated blood from your upper body into the top left chamber
  5. Largest artery in the body
  6. The last valve to stop blood before entering the lungs
  7. A blood vessel that carries de-oxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs
  8. The first chamber to receive oxygenated blood

15 Clues: Largest artery in the body • The first chamber to receive oxygenated blood • The first chamber to receive de-oxygenated blood • The last valve to hold oxygenated blood in the heart • The largest three leaflets (flaps) make up this valve • The last valve to stop blood before entering the lungs • The second chamber and last stop for de-oxygenated blood • ...

Human Heart 2024-03-13

Human Heart crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ventricle, pumps oxygen- rich blood throughout the bod
  2. ventricle, pumps blood to the lungs to pick up oxygen
  3. small vessels with thin walls that oxygen can travel into
  4. moving along a path that returns to where it started
  5. carry blood away from the heart
  6. your heart is one big strong ____
  7. a part of something
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  1. give
  2. lower area of the heart
  3. a part of your body that has a certain job to do
  4. the act of moving an organ from one body to another
  5. bring "used blood" back to the heart
  6. upper area of the heart
  7. to push liquid from one place to another
  8. to look closely at something

15 Clues: give • a part of something • lower area of the heart • upper area of the heart • to look closely at something • carry blood away from the heart • your heart is one big strong ____ • bring "used blood" back to the heart • to push liquid from one place to another • a part of your body that has a certain job to do • the act of moving an organ from one body to another • ...

The Heart 2024-04-11

The Heart crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The ____ valves close when the ventricles relax.
  2. The ____ valves close when the ventricles contract.
  3. Another term for heart attack
  4. The thicker-walled chambers of the heart.
  5. The ___ septum separates the left and right atria
  6. Inflammation of pericardium or heart wall
  7. The ______ valve allows blood to flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle.
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  1. pacemaker of the heart.
  2. The visceral layer of the heart's serous pericardium.
  3. Earlike extensions covering the atria on the surface of the heart.
  4. After birth, the foramen ovale eventually forms into this structure.
  5. The heart's blood supply comes from ______ circulation.
  6. These drain 20% of cardiac muscle's blood to the chambers
  7. Cardiac muscle of the heart.
  8. The ____ fibers spread electrical impulse through the ventricular myocardium.

15 Clues: pacemaker of the heart. • Cardiac muscle of the heart. • Another term for heart attack • The thicker-walled chambers of the heart. • Inflammation of pericardium or heart wall • The ____ valves close when the ventricles relax. • The ___ septum separates the left and right atria • The ____ valves close when the ventricles contract. • ...

Heart anatomy 2025-04-14

Heart anatomy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. artery which gets blood from the left ventricle
  2. valve that controls flow into the the aorta
  3. the pointed tip of the heart in the bottom left of the heart
  4. chamber in top right of heart
  5. vein that gets blood into the left atrium
  6. valve that controls flow into the left ventricle
  7. a thick wall of tissue in-between the ventricles
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  1. valve that controls flow into the pulmonary artery
  2. right most artery on the aorta
  3. chamber in top left of heart
  4. valve that controls flow into the right ventricle
  5. artery which gets blood from the right ventricle
  6. vein that gets blood into the right atrium
  7. Chamber in bottom right of heart
  8. Chamber in bottom left of heart

15 Clues: chamber in top left of heart • chamber in top right of heart • right most artery on the aorta • Chamber in bottom left of heart • Chamber in bottom right of heart • vein that gets blood into the left atrium • vein that gets blood into the right atrium • valve that controls flow into the the aorta • artery which gets blood from the left ventricle • ...

HEART CROSSWORD 2025-01-22

HEART CROSSWORD crossword puzzle
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  1. - plaque
  2. - HTN
  3. - potassium sparing
  4. - Non specific beta blocker
  5. - Statin
  6. - ccb
  7. - Carry blood to the heart
  8. -ace Inhibitor
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  1. - Carry blood from the heart
  2. - Anti thrombolytic
  3. - thiazide
  4. - valentines
  5. - Antiarrhythmic
  6. - loop diuretic
  7. - Beta 1 specific blocker

15 Clues: - HTN • - ccb • - plaque • - Statin • - thiazide • - valentines • -ace Inhibitor • - loop diuretic • - Antiarrhythmic • - Anti thrombolytic • - potassium sparing • - Beta 1 specific blocker • - Carry blood to the heart • - Non specific beta blocker • - Carry blood from the heart

The Heart 2025-11-17

The Heart crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the heart has 4 of these
  2. is where oxygen rich blood is returned to the heart from the lungs
  3. the vein that sends blood to the lungs
  4. blood vessel that travels away from the heart
  5. the largest Artery
  6. capillary, artery, and ________
  7. the heart belongs to this system
  8. the connection between veins and arteries
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  1. veins are this color
  2. the largest vein in our body
  3. where the pulmonary vein sends oxygen poor blood
  4. the gas the lungs put into our blood cells
  5. after blood enters the right atrium it flows into the right
  6. there are 3 of these one is red one is blue and one connects the other two
  7. this color represents oxygen rich blood

15 Clues: the largest Artery • veins are this color • the heart has 4 of these • the largest vein in our body • capillary, artery, and ________ • the heart belongs to this system • the vein that sends blood to the lungs • this color represents oxygen rich blood • the connection between veins and arteries • the gas the lungs put into our blood cells • ...

The heart 2025-06-03

The heart crossword puzzle
Across
  1. one of the two upper chambers of the heart
  2. the largest artery in the body
  3. the bones that protect the heart and lungs
  4. the body system that moves blood through the body
  5. the fluid that carries oxygen, nutrients, and waste through the body
  6. a blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart
  7. a blood vessel that carrries blood away from the heart
  8. a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body
  9. the beat of the heart felt in the arteries
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  1. the smallest blood vessel where gases and nutrients are exchanged
  2. a gas carried away from the body to the lungs to be exhaled
  3. the wall that seperates the left and right sides of the heart
  4. a flap in the heart that keeps blodd from flowing backward
  5. a gas carried by red blood cells to the body
  6. one of the two lower chambers of the heart

15 Clues: the largest artery in the body • one of the two upper chambers of the heart • the bones that protect the heart and lungs • one of the two lower chambers of the heart • the beat of the heart felt in the arteries • a gas carried by red blood cells to the body • the body system that moves blood through the body • a blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart • ...

Cardiovascular Crossword 2026-02-27

Cardiovascular Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A quick, painless test that records the electrical signals in your heart to check for rhythm problems or damage.
  2. Attack A blockage that suddenly stops blood flow to a part of the heart muscle, causing that tissue to die.
  3. Fast or rapid
  4. Heart
  5. Failure A chronic condition where the heart is too weak or stiff to pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.
  6. A heart attack; this occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is completely blocked, damaging the heart muscle.
  7. Monitor A portable, wearable ECG device that records the heart's electrical activity continuously for 24 to 48 hours to catch intermittent irregular heartbeats.
  8. A problem with the heart's electrical system that causes it to beat too fast, too slow, or in an irregular pattern.
  9. The fluid tissue pumped by the heart, consisting of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, which carries oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removes waste.
  10. Vessel, specifically blood vessel
  11. Tiny, thin-walled vessels that connect arteries to veins, allowing for the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste between the blood and tissues.
  12. A handheld instrument used to listen to the heart sounds (lub-dub) to check for murmurs, valve issues, or irregular beats.
  13. An inflatable cuff placed around the arm that measures how hard blood is pushing against artery walls (blood pressure).
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  1. Hardening
  2. Artery Disease The buildup of plaque (fatty deposits) inside the arteries, narrowing them and reducing blood flow to the heart muscle.
  3. An ultrasound tool that uses sound waves to create live, moving images of the heart's chambers, valves, and blood flow.
  4. A fist-sized organ that pumps blood through the whole body
  5. Occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel in the brain bursts, preventing oxygen from reaching brain tissue.
  6. Slow
  7. Thick-walled blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body
  8. A condition where the heart is not pumping as well as it should to meet the body's needs for blood and oxygen.
  9. The force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. It is measured with two numbers: top (systolic/squeeze) and bottom (diastolic/relax).
  10. The most common type of heart disease, caused by a buildup of plaque that narrows or blocks the arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle.
  11. A machine that uses sensors (electrodes) on the chest to record the electrical signals of the heart to check for rhythms, damage, or heart attacks.
  12. Blood vessels that return deoxygenated blood back towards the heart

25 Clues: Slow • Heart • Hardening • Fast or rapid • Vessel, specifically blood vessel • A fist-sized organ that pumps blood through the whole body • Blood vessels that return deoxygenated blood back towards the heart • Thick-walled blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body • ...

Cardiology 2025-10-31

Cardiology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - Medications that promote urine production to remove excess fluid
  2. - The constant flow of oxygenated blood to tissues
  3. Vein - The only vein in the body to carry oxygenated blood
  4. Artery Disease - A group of conditions affecting the heart’s blood vessels
  5. Valve - The valve between the left atrium and left ventricle
  6. Ventricle - The strongest chamber of the heart
  7. - Fluid accumulation in the peritoneal cavity that is associated with right heart failure
  8. - A condition in which some parts of your body don't get enough blood
  9. Valve - The valve between the right atrium and right ventricle
  10. Shock - A life-threatening condition resulting from inadequate blood flow to meet the body's needs
  11. - A blood clot floating through blood vessels
  12. - Medications that dissolve blood clots
  13. - The two upper chambers of the heart
  14. Artery - The only artery in the body to carry deoxygenated blood
  15. Myocardial Infarction - Sudden blockage of blood supply to the heart muscle
  16. - A descriptive term often used for pain of a dissecting aneurysm
  17. Volume - The volume of blood pumped with each ventricular contraction
  18. - The muscular middle layer of the heart wall
  19. Fibrillation - Describes the disorganized, ineffective quivering of ventricles
  20. - The two lower pumping chambers of the heart
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  1. - A condition where the patient's dyspnea or pulmonary edema usually worsens when the patient is lying down due to blood pooling in the lungs
  2. Aortic Aneurysm - A dilation of the abdominal aorta
  3. Heart Sounds - Heart sounds that are faint or obscured
  4. - The fibrous sac surrounding the heart
  5. valve - The valve between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery
  6. Valve - The valve between the left ventricle and the aorta
  7. Heart Failure - A chronic condition that occurs when the heart can't pump blood well enough as it should
  8. Pectoris - Chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle
  9. - A device that is used to enhance the pumping of the left ventricle in patients with severe heart failure or patients who have had an AMI. Typically awaiting a heart transplant.
  10. - Irregular heart rhythm
  11. Triad - A triad of hypotension, jugular venous distension, and muffled heart sounds
  12. Media - The middle layer of an artery, containing smooth muscle that gives the ability to contract and dilate
  13. Node - The heart's natural pacemaker
  14. - The absence of all heart electrical activity
  15. Aortic Aneurysm - A dilation of the thoracic portion of the aorta
  16. Output - The amount of blood the heart pumps per minute
  17. Coronary Syndrome - An umbrella term for angina pectoris or an acute myocardial infarction
  18. Fibers - Specialized cardiac muscle fibers in the heart's inner ventricular wall

38 Clues: - Irregular heart rhythm • Node - The heart's natural pacemaker • - The two upper chambers of the heart • - The fibrous sac surrounding the heart • - Medications that dissolve blood clots • - A blood clot floating through blood vessels • - The muscular middle layer of the heart wall • - The two lower pumping chambers of the heart • ...

CIRCULATORY SYSTEM_navinbio 2020-05-06

CIRCULATORY SYSTEM_navinbio crossword puzzle
Across
  1. LARGEST ARTERY
  2. BLOOD VESSEL THAT CARRIES DEOXYGENATED BLOOD
  3. CONTRACTION PHASE OF HEART BEATING
  4. THESE SEPARATE DIFFERENT CHAMBERS OF HEART
  5. RENE LENAC INVENTED THIS
  6. THESE IONS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR BLOOD CLOTTING
  7. STRAW COLOURED FLUID FORMED AFTER CLOTTING
  8. INHERITABLE DISEASE THAT RESULSTS IN FAILURE OF BLOOD CLOTTING AT INJURY
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  1. EXCHANGE OF GASES TAKES PLACE IN LEAVES WITH THESE
  2. BLOOD VESSEL THAT CARRIES BLOOD AWAY FROM THE HEART
  3. PULMONARY ARTERY CARRIES BLOOD TO THIS ORGAN FOR PURIFICATION
  4. MEDIUM OF TRANSPORT IN MAMMALS
  5. A CONDITION OF ACCUMULATION OF LYMPH
  6. THE SIZE OF THE HEART IS APPROXIMATELY ONE'S _____
  7. THROMBOCYTES
  8. BLOOD PUMPING ORGAN OF OUR BODY
  9. PROTECTIVE LAYER AROUND THE HEART
  10. UPPER CHAMBERS OF THE HEART
  11. OTHER NAME OF BICUSPID VALVE

19 Clues: THROMBOCYTES • LARGEST ARTERY • RENE LENAC INVENTED THIS • UPPER CHAMBERS OF THE HEART • OTHER NAME OF BICUSPID VALVE • MEDIUM OF TRANSPORT IN MAMMALS • BLOOD PUMPING ORGAN OF OUR BODY • PROTECTIVE LAYER AROUND THE HEART • CONTRACTION PHASE OF HEART BEATING • A CONDITION OF ACCUMULATION OF LYMPH • THESE SEPARATE DIFFERENT CHAMBERS OF HEART • ...

Structure of Heart 2023-05-02

Structure of Heart crossword puzzle
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  1. Heart muscle
  2. Brings blood from upper body to the heart
  3. Carries blood from heart to lungs
  4. Inner lining of the heart
  5. Smallest blood vessels
  6. Outer membrane
  7. Lower heart chambers
  8. Carry blood to the heart
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  1. Brings blood from lower body to the heart
  2. Main artery takes fresh blood from heart to the body
  3. Upper heart chambers
  4. Takes fresh blood from lungs to the heart
  5. Double pump
  6. Wall that divides heart

14 Clues: Double pump • Heart muscle • Outer membrane • Upper heart chambers • Lower heart chambers • Smallest blood vessels • Wall that divides heart • Carry blood to the heart • Inner lining of the heart • Carries blood from heart to lungs • Brings blood from lower body to the heart • Brings blood from upper body to the heart • Takes fresh blood from lungs to the heart • ...

We've Got Heart! 2023-03-08

We've Got Heart! crossword puzzle
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  1. largest single artery in the body
  2. two upper chambers of the heart
  3. carry blood away from the heart
  4. valve between right atrium and right ventricle
  5. endotheliumderived relaxing factor
  6. middle muscular layer of heart muscle
  7. prevent the backflow of blood
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  1. four partitions that separate the heart
  2. smooth layer of epithelial cells lining interior of heart and heart valves
  3. oxygen-rich
  4. two lower chambers of the heart
  5. artery leading from heart to lungs
  6. carry blood toward the heart
  7. valve between left atrium and left ventricle
  8. smaller branches of arteries
  9. arteries that supply blood to head and neck

16 Clues: oxygen-rich • carry blood toward the heart • smaller branches of arteries • prevent the backflow of blood • two lower chambers of the heart • two upper chambers of the heart • carry blood away from the heart • largest single artery in the body • artery leading from heart to lungs • endotheliumderived relaxing factor • middle muscular layer of heart muscle • ...

Circulatory System 2022-11-09

Circulatory System crossword puzzle
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  1. Leads blood away from the heart
  2. Structures that keep blood flowing one direction through the heart
  3. Type of blood cell that defends against infections
  4. Valve connecting the right atrium and ventricle
  5. Passageway of blood through the body
  6. Valve connecting the left ventricle to the aorta
  7. Type of circulatory system of mammals
  8. Controls the flow of blood through the body
  9. Type of blood cell that transports oxygen
  10. Artery that leads blood to the lungs
  11. First chamber blood enters from both vena cava veins
  12. Valve connecting the left atrium and ventricle
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  1. Connects arteries to veins
  2. Leads blood toward the heart
  3. Name of chamber that pumps blood out of the heart
  4. Liquid part of blood
  5. These animals have a single loop circulatory system
  6. Transports cells and nutrients
  7. Number of chambers in the heart of most reptiles
  8. Number of ventricles in a three chamber heart
  9. The pulmonary vein brings oxygenated blood back to the heart from this organ
  10. Valve connecting the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery
  11. Major artery of the heart to supply the rest of the body with blood
  12. Type of blood cell that assists with blood clotting

24 Clues: Liquid part of blood • Connects arteries to veins • Leads blood toward the heart • Transports cells and nutrients • Leads blood away from the heart • Passageway of blood through the body • Artery that leads blood to the lungs • Type of circulatory system of mammals • Type of blood cell that transports oxygen • Controls the flow of blood through the body • ...

Circulatory System Review 2021-02-19

Circulatory System Review crossword puzzle
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  1. protein found in red blood cells
  2. components of blood plasma
  3. where most blood cells are made
  4. heart muscle
  5. chambers that pump blood out of the heart
  6. heart contraction
  7. a pathogen
  8. largest component of blood
  9. way to treat or prevent hypertension
  10. cause of low blood pressure
  11. sac that surrounds the heart
  12. clot in the brain
  13. cause of hypertension
  14. surface markers found on cell surfaces
  15. blood flow between heart and body cells
  16. product of a B cell
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  1. T cells that destroy cancer cells
  2. side of the heart with deoxygenated blood
  3. abnormally low heart rate
  4. latin for lung
  5. blood cells that release thromboplastins
  6. what a clot is made of
  7. doors that allow only a one way flow of blood
  8. second line of defence blood cell
  9. largest artery in mammals
  10. vessels with the fastest blood flow
  11. blood vessel that can vasodilate
  12. a phagocyte
  13. # of valves blood passes from vena cava to lungs
  14. blood cells that carry oxygen
  15. blood vessels that get damaged during a bruise
  16. vessels that supply heart tissue with blood
  17. largest vein in mammals
  18. receiving chambers in the heart

34 Clues: a pathogen • a phagocyte • heart muscle • latin for lung • heart contraction • clot in the brain • product of a B cell • cause of hypertension • what a clot is made of • largest vein in mammals • abnormally low heart rate • largest artery in mammals • components of blood plasma • largest component of blood • cause of low blood pressure • sac that surrounds the heart • ...

Cardiovascular System Vocab 2023-11-13

Cardiovascular System Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. Found in the bloodstream, attacks non-self antigens
  2. The outer layer of the pericardium of the heart
  3. The inner layer of the pericardium of the heart
  4. Platelets in the blood that assists in blood clotting
  5. factor Rhesus factor is an antigen found on red blood cells, if present the person would have + blood, if missing the person
  6. A layer of blood that contains white blood cells and platelets
  7. A layer of blood that consists of 90% water and 10% proteins
  8. The formation of all blood cells
  9. Take blood away from the heart, most carry oxygenated blood
  10. Single-walled blood vessels that travel through body tissues to exchange materials between the tissues and blood
  11. Markers/flags on red blood cells to identify the cell
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  1. White blood cells (WBCs)
  2. The muscular layer of the pericardium of the heart
  3. Take blood towards the heart, most carry deoxygenated blood, have valves in them
  4. The 4 sections of the heart: left and right atria, left and right ventricles
  5. Red blood cells (RBCs)
  6. Pacemaker for the ventricles
  7. When the heart is at rest.
  8. The lined sac that contains the heart
  9. When the heart is contracted
  10. Pacemaker for the atria

21 Clues: Red blood cells (RBCs) • Pacemaker for the atria • White blood cells (WBCs) • When the heart is at rest. • Pacemaker for the ventricles • When the heart is contracted • The formation of all blood cells • The lined sac that contains the heart • The outer layer of the pericardium of the heart • The inner layer of the pericardium of the heart • ...

Cardiovascular Systems and Terms 2024-03-07

Cardiovascular Systems and Terms crossword puzzle
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  1. Used to measure blood pressure
  2. Vena cava for the bottom half of the body
  3. Uses ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels
  4. Abbreviation for the term: Implantable Cardioverter defibrillator
  5. Abbreviation meaning: Emergency Department
  6. Disease where the pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed
  7. Prefix meaning within
  8. Combining form meaning plug or blockage
  9. Suffix meaning surgical repair
  10. arrest Complete stopping of the heart
  11. The largest artery in body
  12. Meaning of the abbreviation: Bld
  13. The thin inner layer that lines each chamber in the heart
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  1. Abbreviation meaning: hypertension
  2. The middle, muscular layer of the heart
  3. Responsible for transportation of blood
  4. wires attatched to the chest that record electrical activity in the heart
  5. Often referred to as a "heart attack"
  6. X-ray dye is injected into blood vessels
  7. Vena cava for the top half of the body
  8. Commonly called "high blood pressure"
  9. Disease where the artery has a weakened wall
  10. Listens to the sound of the heart, lungs, and intestines
  11. Suffix meaning enlarged
  12. Meaning of the abbreviation: h/o
  13. The final, outermost layer of the heart
  14. Combining form meaning clot

27 Clues: Prefix meaning within • Suffix meaning enlarged • The largest artery in body • Combining form meaning clot • Used to measure blood pressure • Suffix meaning surgical repair • Meaning of the abbreviation: h/o • Meaning of the abbreviation: Bld • Abbreviation meaning: hypertension • Often referred to as a "heart attack" • Commonly called "high blood pressure" • ...

CARDIOLOGY CHRISTMAS CROSSWORD 2021-12-11

CARDIOLOGY CHRISTMAS CROSSWORD crossword puzzle
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  1. Godfather of interventional cardiology
  2. Also good for heart failure
  3. Means of recording the heart rhythm (abbrv)
  4. Universal sizing of cardiac catheters
  5. Blood test that the whole hospital want us to fix!
  6. heart muscle disease
  7. Electrophysiology brothers!
  8. 2 ectopics occuring together
  9. Measure of deformation on echo
  10. Pioneer heart transplant surgeon
  11. Chambers at the top of the heart
  12. Medication used to treat POTs
  13. Rare cause of LVH
  14. medical term for ischaemic chest pain
  15. Extreme dizziness
  16. relationship between stroke volume
  17. Author of ‘Clinical Disorders of the Heart
  18. Common cause of Long QT
  19. Rare form of ARVC found on this island
  20. ‘Extra beat’
  21. end-diastolic volume
  22. Useful if the heart rate is slow
  23. Good for heart failure
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  1. Contrast agent used in CMR
  2. Drug use for treating SVT
  3. seen in endocarditis
  4. Old- fashioned way of treating myocardial infarction
  5. Stress cardiomyopathy
  6. gave his name to the classification of MR
  7. A novel anticoagulant
  8. pulse seen in aortic regurgitation
  9. Bed fellow of Aspririn
  10. Electrical device to keep you alive
  11. Treatment for Aortic Stenosis(abbreviation
  12. fever, Causes heart valve disease
  13. Valve between RA and RV
  14. node The hearts own pacemaker
  15. Fibrillation common heart ryhthm associated with stroke illness
  16. Anti-arrhythmic you may see when you are out for a walk
  17. Didn’t help angina but made Pfizer very rich!
  18. means of reverting the heart rhythm back to normal
  19. flow reserve

42 Clues: ‘Extra beat’ • flow reserve • Rare cause of LVH • Extreme dizziness • seen in endocarditis • heart muscle disease • end-diastolic volume • Stress cardiomyopathy • A novel anticoagulant • Bed fellow of Aspririn • Good for heart failure • Valve between RA and RV • Common cause of Long QT • Drug use for treating SVT • Contrast agent used in CMR • Also good for heart failure • ...

Cardiovascular System 2020-10-01

Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle
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  1. One of the functions of the cardiovascular system. Helps to regulate ….
  2. The heart is an involuntary muscles made up of …… muscle.
  3. Hollow, muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body
  4. Consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood
  5. Blood that travels to body and back to the heart
  6. The liquid part of blood
  7. Place where substances are exchanged between the blood and body cells
  8. The amount of blood pumped by the heart per minute
  9. Blood vessles that carry blood away from the heart
  10. A force exerted by blood against the walls of blood vessels
  11. Blood vessels increase in diameter to accommodate increased blood flow during exercise. This is known as
  12. Lower chambers of the heart (singular)
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  1. Take up oxyhgen in the blood and deliver it to cells elsewhere in the body
  2. Blood that travels to lungs and back to the heart
  3. Largest artery in the body
  4. The body's disease fighters
  5. The alternating expansion and relaxation of the artery walls
  6. A flap of tissue that prevents blood from flowing backward
  7. Blood vessles that carry blood back to the heart
  8. The process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration
  9. The amount of blood pumped by each beat of the heart.
  10. A molecules within the blood that blinds with oxygen and transports it around the body
  11. Upper chambers of the heart (singular)

23 Clues: The liquid part of blood • Largest artery in the body • The body's disease fighters • Lower chambers of the heart (singular) • Upper chambers of the heart (singular) • Consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood • Blood vessles that carry blood back to the heart • Blood that travels to body and back to the heart • Blood that travels to lungs and back to the heart • ...

Cardiovascular System Anatomy and Physiology 2023-09-18

Cardiovascular System Anatomy and Physiology crossword puzzle
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  1. science that studies about the structure, location and position of organs human body and relationships between the parts each other's parts are called?
  2. the visceral layer is a part of the heart wall called?
  3. An anatomical and physiological term meaning "under" is?
  4. heart contractions are called?
  5. The tunica which functions to support and protect blood vessels is?
  6. myocardium is drained by several heart veins called?
  7. the amount of blood pumped out by each side of the heart in one minute?
  8. What is the anatomical and physiological term "in front"?
  9. Blood flows in only one direction through the heart chambers which are equipped with how many valves?
  10. The single vein that drains blood from the chest and enters the superior vena cava just before joining the heart is called?
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  1. Blood circulates in the blood vessels, forming a closed transportation system called?
  2. when the heart beats, blood is pushed to?
  3. The septum that divides the heart longitudinally is called the septum?
  4. Heart Lining which is made of thick bundles of heart muscle that are twisted and twisted into a ring-like arrangement is called?
  5. Capillary beds are drained by?
  6. What is the anatomical and physiological term "behind"?
  7. An anatomical and physiological term that means "above" is?
  8. blood moves into increasingly smaller arteries and then becomes?
  9. contraction effectively expels blood superiorly into the large arteries leaving the heart is?
  10. How many tunics are there in the structure of blood vessels?

20 Clues: heart contractions are called? • Capillary beds are drained by? • when the heart beats, blood is pushed to? • myocardium is drained by several heart veins called? • the visceral layer is a part of the heart wall called? • What is the anatomical and physiological term "behind"? • An anatomical and physiological term meaning "under" is? • ...

Unit 5 Lab 2023-10-19

Unit 5 Lab crossword puzzle
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  1. the pressure of your ____
  2. a graphic measure of the electrical activity in your heart
  3. chest pain or discomfort that occurs when part of your heart muscle does not get enough oxygen-rich blood.
  4. the prefix meaning apart or through
  5. tubelike structures responsible for transporting fluid
  6. type of tissue found in the heart
  7. The heart's upper chambers beat out of coordination with the lower chambers
  8. the prefix or root meaning heart
  9. a mini / portable version of an ECG
  10. a safe, noninvasive, painless imaging procedure using sound waves
  11. transports blood, nutrients and oxygen to cells in your organs and body systems
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  1. by doing Unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as an unhealthy diet, smoking, using cocaine can cause this
  2. the number of _____ your heart does in a minute
  3. most often used when a person is going through cardiac arrest
  4. relating to the atrial and ventricular chambers of the heart
  5. a lack of blood flow to this organ can cause this to happen
  6. the prefix or root meaning heart
  7. closed system of vessels
  8. a form of medical ultrasonography to visualise abdominal anatomical structures
  9. blocked blood flow to the brain or sudden bleeding in the brain can cause this
  10. a fast or slow heartbeat along with high blood pressure, heart failure, diabetes can cause this
  11. the prefix meaning two
  12. an ultrasound test that checks the structure and function of your heart by using sound waves
  13. muscular pumping device
  14. the prefix meaning slow

25 Clues: the prefix meaning two • muscular pumping device • the prefix meaning slow • closed system of vessels • the pressure of your ____ • the prefix or root meaning heart • the prefix or root meaning heart • type of tissue found in the heart • the prefix meaning apart or through • a mini / portable version of an ECG • the number of _____ your heart does in a minute • ...

Unit 5 Lab Eckman 2024-04-30

Unit 5 Lab Eckman crossword puzzle
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  1. This test helps check heart rhythm and may diagnosis other heart issues.
  2. blood
  3. instrument to measure pressure
  4. used to measure certain items in the blood that may indicate heart muscle damage
  5. the thin inner layer that lines each chamber
  6. a wall/partition or septum
  7. During this test the patient is asked to walk on a treadmill or ride a bicycle to increase how hard the heart is working.
  8. X-ray dye called contrast is injected into blood vessels to diagnose things like narrowing (stenosis) or aneurysms
  9. coronary artery bypass graft
  10. blood pressure
  11. the outer layer
  12. narrowing
  13. echocardiogram
  14. a condition in which an artery has a weakened wall, causing it to swell, like a balloon
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  1. a disorder in which there is a narrowing in the arteries surrounding the heart
  2. a condition in which the heart is not efficiently pumping from the left ventricle
  3. commonly referred to as a heart attack
  4. the area where the heart lies, the middle of the chest and slightly to the left
  5. the middle, muscular layer that contracts to pump blood
  6. is a condition in which the pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed
  7. valve a semilunar valve and is between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery
  8. point of maximum impulse of the heart when felt during examination
  9. chest
  10. automated external defibrillator
  11. a test that uses ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels

25 Clues: blood • chest • narrowing • blood pressure • echocardiogram • the outer layer • a wall/partition or septum • coronary artery bypass graft • instrument to measure pressure • automated external defibrillator • commonly referred to as a heart attack • the thin inner layer that lines each chamber • the middle, muscular layer that contracts to pump blood • ...

Cardiovascular System 2025-12-17

Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle
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  1. fast, rapid
  2. The thick, muscular wall of the heart
  3. Abbreviation for blocked coronary arteries
  4. hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to plaque build up
  5. pertaining to vein
  6. pressure cuff Tool used to measure systolic and diastolic pressure
  7. Smallest blood vessel where gas and nutrients exchange occurs
  8. A flexible tube inserted into a vessel, often for angioplasty
  9. Blood flow to the brain is blocked and a vessel ruptures
  10. slow
  11. Abbreviation for a recording of the heart’s electrical activity
  12. infarction medical term for heart attack due to lack of blood flow
  13. An abnormal heart rhythm
  14. Pertaining to the heart
  15. Abbreviation for a heart attack due to
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  1. Elevated blood pressure
  2. Pertaining to a vessel or blood vessel
  3. Emergency procedure combining chest compressions and rescue breathing
  4. Lower chamber of the heart that pumps blood out
  5. The protective sac enclosing the heart
  6. A balloon-like bulge in the wall of artery
  7. hardening
  8. pertaining to blood
  9. Uses sound waves to create moving picture of the heart
  10. Test that records the electrical activity of the heart
  11. Ultrasound that measures blood flow velocity
  12. Abbreviation for the force of blood against artery walls
  13. Instrument used to listen to heart sounds
  14. Cava The large vein that returns deoxygenated blood to the right atrium
  15. The body’s largest artery
  16. Abbreviation for the heart’s inability to pump blood efficiently
  17. Upper chamber of the heart that receives blood

32 Clues: slow • hardening • fast, rapid • pertaining to vein • pertaining to blood • Elevated blood pressure • Pertaining to the heart • An abnormal heart rhythm • The body’s largest artery • Pertaining to a vessel or blood vessel • The thick, muscular wall of the heart • The protective sac enclosing the heart • Abbreviation for a heart attack due to • Instrument used to listen to heart sounds • ...

Cardiovascular 2022-03-31

Cardiovascular crossword puzzle
Across
  1. heart valve that separates the left atrium and left ventricle
  2. Vasodilator for chest pain
  3. The largest artery in the body
  4. Profuse sweating
  5. The heart is the same size as your ___
  6. Diuretic commonly used
  7. Another name for fluid retention
  8. Vegetation on heart valves
  9. The widow maker
  10. An IV medication heart failure patient might go home on
  11. You should do this daily with your HF patients
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  1. A-fib is an ______
  2. Heart valve that separates the right atrium from the right ventricle
  3. On Tuesdays, our floor does these
  4. ____ is a commonly used inotrope
  5. Phase of the cardiac cycle when the coronary arteries get perfused
  6. JVD, edema, weight gain indicates ____ sided heart failure
  7. ____ fraction- The percentage of blood that leaves your left ventricle
  8. Extreme tiredness
  9. A temporary device that helps support the heart

20 Clues: The widow maker • Profuse sweating • Extreme tiredness • A-fib is an ______ • Diuretic commonly used • Vasodilator for chest pain • Vegetation on heart valves • The largest artery in the body • ____ is a commonly used inotrope • Another name for fluid retention • On Tuesdays, our floor does these • The heart is the same size as your ___ • ...

Cardiovascular system 2025-11-11

Cardiovascular system crossword puzzle
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  1. better known as high blood pressure
  2. the use of dye injectate into a catheter during an x-ray
  3. artery
  4. the inflammation of the pericardial sac
  5. chest
  6. ventricular tachycardia
  7. x-ray dye injected into blood vessels for diagnosis
  8. across or through
  9. a test used to record electrical activity in the heart
  10. ballooning of the arteries
  11. a test that uses an ultrasound to look at the heart
  12. hardening
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  1. dyspnea on exertion
  2. acute myocardial infarction
  3. a sudden blockage of the coronary artery
  4. transport medium from the heart
  5. a disorder of the narrowing of arteries
  6. an organ that pumps blood
  7. coronary artery bypass graft
  8. portable ecg monitor
  9. the liquid component of blood
  10. atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
  11. the inner lining of the heart
  12. heart
  13. carry blood away from the heart

25 Clues: chest • heart • artery • hardening • across or through • dyspnea on exertion • portable ecg monitor • ventricular tachycardia • an organ that pumps blood • ballooning of the arteries • acute myocardial infarction • coronary artery bypass graft • the liquid component of blood • the inner lining of the heart • transport medium from the heart • carry blood away from the heart • ...

Cardiothoracic Surgery 2025-09-30

Cardiothoracic Surgery crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Muscle separating thoracic and abdominal cavities
  2. Imaging used intraoperatively to assess heart function
  3. Vaive between left atrium and left ventricle
  4. Surgical opening into the chest cavity
  5. Gas used to inflate the lungs during thoracic procedures
  6. Common site for harvesting bypass grafts
  7. Membranous sac enclosing the heart
  8. Syndrome involving fluid accumulation around the heart
  9. Procedure to remove part of the lung
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  1. Instrument used to clamp the aorta
  2. Suture technique used to close the sternum
  3. Device used to oxygenate blood during open-heart surgery
  4. Tool used to cut bone during sternotomy
  5. Instrument used to spread ribs during thoracotomy
  6. Monitoring device for arterial pressure
  7. Primary artery leaving the heart
  8. Term for heart muscle tissue
  9. Procedure to bypass blocked coronary arteries
  10. Surgical specialty focused on heart and chest
  11. Common congenital defect involving the septum

20 Clues: Term for heart muscle tissue • Primary artery leaving the heart • Instrument used to clamp the aorta • Membranous sac enclosing the heart • Procedure to remove part of the lung • Surgical opening into the chest cavity • Tool used to cut bone during sternotomy • Monitoring device for arterial pressure • Common site for harvesting bypass grafts • ...

Cardiovascular 2021-10-12

Cardiovascular crossword puzzle
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  1. second left intercostal space
  2. smaller than artery larger than capillary
  3. check with capillary refill
  4. murmur or irregular heart sound
  5. filling of heart
  6. is the apex of the heart
  7. pericardial friction rub sounds like
  8. s1, full low pitched
  9. is used to hear carotid
  10. separates right atria and ventricle
  11. s2, higher pitched
  12. SOB, slow HR,sweating, confusion, cough
  13. ulcers that have blood supply
  14. stops platelets from sticking together
  15. 2+ brisk pulse (expected)
  16. inspect, palpate. and auscultate
  17. right side heart failure
  18. heart rate greater than 100 BPM
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  1. S3, S4, valve malfunction
  2. separates r ventricle and pulmonary artery
  3. right second intercostal space
  4. pacemaker of the heart
  5. fifth point of auscultation
  6. skin color during cardiovascular event
  7. +4 strong full volume pulse
  8. place pt during MI
  9. fifth left intercostal space
  10. sweating associated with chest pain
  11. first heart sound
  12. left sided heart failure
  13. obesity, no exercise, smoking, drinking, SOB
  14. morphine, oxygen, nitro, aspirin
  15. order of auscultation of the heart
  16. silent period between S1 and S2
  17. fourth intercostal space
  18. heart rate less than 60 BPM
  19. may get pain in their back or jaw
  20. pulse located on thumb side

38 Clues: filling of heart • first heart sound • place pt during MI • s2, higher pitched • s1, full low pitched • pacemaker of the heart • is used to hear carotid • is the apex of the heart • left sided heart failure • fourth intercostal space • right side heart failure • 2+ brisk pulse (expected) • S3, S4, valve malfunction • fifth point of auscultation • check with capillary refill • ...

Cardiovascular System Definitions 2021-10-25

Cardiovascular System Definitions crossword puzzle
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  1. ____________ circuit moves blood between the heart and lungs to pick up oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide..
  2. period of relaxation. ____________
  3. refers to thickening/toughening of arterial walls. _______________
  4. ability to contract regularly without involvement of nervous or hormonal stimulation. ____________
  5. the resistance to blood flow out of the heart. __________
  6. the sac-like structure wrapped around the heart. ___________
  7. reduced supply of blood flow to heart muscle tissue
  8. the space in the thorax between the two pleural cavities. __________
  9. period of contraction. ____________
  10. the main artery that carries blood away from your heart to the rest of your body. ___________
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  1. recording of the electrical signal from the heart. _____________
  2. ability to transfer electrical impulses from cell to cell. ___________
  3. Carry blood away from the heart. _____________
  4. transform electrical signals into mechanical action. ______________
  5. ability of a cell to respond to stimulation by rapid changes in membrane potential. _____________
  6. a build up of plaque (lipid/cholesterol deposits) inside the vessel walls. _________________
  7. Carry blood to the heart. _____________
  8. heart muscle. ____________
  9. ______________ node. The primary site for initiation of the normal heartbeat (sinus rhythm).
  10. The volume of blood entering the ventricles, and the amount of myocardial stretching that occurs as a result. __________

20 Clues: heart muscle. ____________ • period of relaxation. ____________ • period of contraction. ____________ • Carry blood to the heart. _____________ • Carry blood away from the heart. _____________ • reduced supply of blood flow to heart muscle tissue • the resistance to blood flow out of the heart. __________ • the sac-like structure wrapped around the heart. ___________ • ...

Cardiovascular System Crossword 2021-11-15

Cardiovascular System Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. abbreviation for hypertension
  2. this machine records the electrical activity in the heart.
  3. Veins a condition when the veins are either swollen or dilated.
  4. condition in which an artery has a weakened wall which causes it to swell
  5. Inflammation of the sac that surrounds the heart.
  6. root word of thoracotomy
  7. enzymes Used to measure certain items in the blood
  8. abbreviation for congestive heart failure
  9. instrument to measure pressure
  10. root word of vasculitis
  11. root word arteries
  12. abbreviation for coronary artery bypass graft
  13. root word of hemorrhage
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  1. increased pressure in the blood vessels also known as high blood pressure.
  2. This organ deliver oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the tissues of the body
  3. this machine uses an ultrasound to look at the heart and the vessels.
  4. abbreviation for cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  5. Arrest Complete stop of the heart.
  6. This organ pumps blood through the blood vessels of the circulatory system.
  7. This organ return deoxygenated blood from your organs back to your heart.
  8. abbreviation for electrocardiogram
  9. Ultrasound is used to blood going through the vessels.
  10. Also known as cardiac muscle tissue, forms the heart.
  11. root word of cardiomyopathy
  12. Very tiny blood vessels;help to connect your arteries and veins

25 Clues: root word arteries • root word of vasculitis • root word of hemorrhage • root word of thoracotomy • root word of cardiomyopathy • abbreviation for hypertension • instrument to measure pressure • abbreviation for electrocardiogram • Arrest Complete stop of the heart. • abbreviation for congestive heart failure • abbreviation for coronary artery bypass graft • ...

Cardiac Review for Intro 2024-10-08

Cardiac Review for Intro crossword puzzle
Across
  1. veins that are dilated and cause pain in the legs
  2. carry the blood toward the heart
  3. a ballooning of an artery
  4. a blood clot that travels through the body
  5. chest pain due to the heart muscle not getting enough oxygen
  6. an overwhelming infection in the blood
  7. a condition of too few red blood cells
  8. the color medical models use for oxygenated blood
  9. the 4 letters that remind of us of the electrical pathway in the heart
  10. the abbreviation for high blood pressure (hypertension)
  11. hardening of the artery
  12. this type of blood is in the veins
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  1. this type of blood is in the arteries
  2. the color medical models use for unoxygenated blood
  3. inflammation of the inner lining of the heart
  4. this disease is when the heart doesn't pump well. Congestive Heart ___
  5. an inherited blood condition of excessive bleeding
  6. lower 2 chambers of the heart
  7. this term means 'to harden'
  8. inflammation of the veins
  9. top 2 chambers of the heart
  10. a blood clot that stays in one place
  11. a vessel that carries blood Away from the heart
  12. too many immature white blood cells

24 Clues: hardening of the artery • a ballooning of an artery • inflammation of the veins • this term means 'to harden' • top 2 chambers of the heart • lower 2 chambers of the heart • carry the blood toward the heart • this type of blood is in the veins • too many immature white blood cells • a blood clot that stays in one place • this type of blood is in the arteries • ...

Cardiovascular System Crossword Puzzle 2022-05-13

Cardiovascular System Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Medical term for low blood pressure
  2. the circuit of vessels supplying oxygenated blood to and returning deoxygenated blood from the tissues of the body
  3. the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats.
  4. Brings blood from the head and arms and upper body
  5. large vein carrying deoxygenated blood into the heart.
  6. the valves that connect the atrium to the ventricles
  7. the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules.
  8. membrane, or sac, that surrounds your heart
  9. Bring blood to the heart
  10. transports oxygen-poor blood from the right ventricle to the lungs,
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  1. Medical term for high blood pressure
  2. pressure in the blood
  3. Upper cavities of the heart
  4. brings blood from the lower body
  5. membranous partition between two body cavities
  6. Lower cavities of the heart
  7. measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats
  8. Bring blood away from the heart
  9. the main artery of the body
  10. the performance of the human heart from the beginning of one heartbeat to the beginning of the next.

20 Clues: pressure in the blood • Bring blood to the heart • Upper cavities of the heart • Lower cavities of the heart • the main artery of the body • Bring blood away from the heart • brings blood from the lower body • Medical term for low blood pressure • Medical term for high blood pressure • membrane, or sac, that surrounds your heart • membranous partition between two body cavities • ...

Cardio Vascular System 2025-01-06

Cardio Vascular System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A partition separating two chambers, such as that between the nostrils or the chambers of the heart.
  2. The node that generates an electrical signal that causes the atria to contract.
  3. The law states that the stroke volume of the heart increases in response to an increase in the volume of blood in the ventricles.
  4. The main artery of the body, supplying oxygenated blood to the circulatory system.
  5. A type of internal friction that resists the compression or expansion of a fluid.
  6. The innermost layer of tissue that lines the chambers of the heart.
  7. The dilatation of blood vessels, which decreases blood pressure.
  8. The phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle relaxes and allows the chambers to fill with blood.
  9. Branches of specialized nerve cells.
  10. Flaps that act as inlets for blood coming into a ventricle and outlets for blood leaving a ventricle.
  11. Relating to the lungs.
  12. The outermost protective layer of the heart.
  13. Any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body.
Down
  1. A period of contraction of the ventricles of the heart that occurs between the first and second heart sounds of the cardiac cycle.
  2. An irregular, often rapid heart rate that commonly causes poor blood flow.
  3. The of blood vessels by small muscles in their walls.
  4. A blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to tissues and organs in the body.
  5. A large vein that carries blood to the heart from other areas of the body.
  6. The middle muscular layer of the heart.
  7. The thin, fluid-filled sac that surrounds the heart.
  8. Muscular chamber that pumps blood out of the heart and into the circulatory system.
  9. The amount of blood ejected from the ventricle with each cardiac cycle.
  10. Each of the two upper cavities of the heart from which blood is passed to the ventricles.
  11. A very small blood vessel that branches off from your artery and carries blood away from your heart to your tissues and organs.
  12. A forceful attempt at expiration when the airway is closed at some point.
  13. A small vein.
  14. The outermost protective layer of the heart.
  15. A quick test to check the heartbeat.
  16. The electrical relay station between the upper and lower chambers of the heart.

29 Clues: A small vein. • Relating to the lungs. • Branches of specialized nerve cells. • A quick test to check the heartbeat. • The middle muscular layer of the heart. • The outermost protective layer of the heart. • The outermost protective layer of the heart. • The thin, fluid-filled sac that surrounds the heart. • The of blood vessels by small muscles in their walls. • ...

bio revision 2022-11-24

bio revision crossword puzzle
Across
  1. transported to lungs to be exhaled
  2. moves blood back into the heart from the lungs
  3. transports blood to the lungs from the heart
  4. what is found between the atria and the ventricles
  5. name for upper quadrants of the heart
  6. provides energy through respiration
  7. type of blood in the right side of the heart
  8. takes blood around the whole body
  9. link arteries and veins in tissues and organs
  10. returns blood back to the heart
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  1. carry blood away from the heart under high pressure
  2. transported from air into the lungs
  3. where blood is transported through the heart twice in one cycle
  4. type of blood in the left side of the heart
  5. chemical substances that regulate process in the body
  6. return blood to the heart and have valves to prevent blood flowing backwards
  7. name for lower quadrants of the heart

17 Clues: returns blood back to the heart • takes blood around the whole body • transported to lungs to be exhaled • transported from air into the lungs • provides energy through respiration • name for upper quadrants of the heart • name for lower quadrants of the heart • type of blood in the left side of the heart • transports blood to the lungs from the heart • ...

Cardiovascular System Crossword 2022-11-10

Cardiovascular System Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. abbreviation for echocardiogram
  2. commonly known as a blood pressure cuff
  3. carry blood toward the heart
  4. instrument used to hear the body sounds
  5. suffix pain
  6. the main organ in the cardiovascular system
  7. a test that measures that evaluates how that part of your body is functioning
  8. suffix instrument to measure pressure
  9. prefix for slow
  10. Infraction could also be called a heart attack
  11. abbreviation for cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  12. prefix for fast
  13. the complete stop of the heart
  14. the weakening of an artery wall which can swell like a balloon
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  1. a procedure where dye is injected in vessels to see them clearly through an x-ray
  2. condition where the heart isn’t fully pumping from the left ventricle which means less blood flow
  3. the transportation system for blood
  4. an ultrasound that looks at the heart and vessels
  5. the organ that allows blood to get oxygen when it passes through
  6. abbreviation for coronary artery bypass graft
  7. abbreviation for an automated external defibrillator
  8. suffix chest
  9. a disease that causes narrowing in the arteries that surround the heart
  10. carry blood away from the heart
  11. abbreviation for congestive heart failure

25 Clues: suffix pain • suffix chest • prefix for slow • prefix for fast • carry blood toward the heart • the complete stop of the heart • abbreviation for echocardiogram • carry blood away from the heart • the transportation system for blood • suffix instrument to measure pressure • commonly known as a blood pressure cuff • instrument used to hear the body sounds • ...

Cardiovascular System 2020-03-12

Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle
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  1. enzymes/ a laboratory test used to measure certain items that may indicate heart muscle damage.
  2. root word for blood
  3. the smallest blood vessel that exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide
  4. abbreviation that means vital signs are stable
  5. around the heart is inflamed
  6. a vessel that brings deoxygenated blood back to the heart
  7. abbreviation that means automated external defibrillator
  8. testing/ Also called an exercise or treadmill test
  9. root word for heart
  10. a test that uses ultrasound to look at the heart and vessels
  11. high blood pressure
  12. rapid heart rate
  13. abbreviation that means coronary artery disease
  14. the main artery of the body
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  1. abbreviation that means ventricular fibrillation
  2. suffix for chest
  3. a vessel that brings oxygenated blood away from the heart
  4. a surgery where a vessel is taken from somewhere in the body to replace a closed vein on the heart
  5. veins/ swollen or dilated veins, mostly found in the legs
  6. a heart doctor
  7. Monitor/ a portable device that produces an electrocardiogram
  8. a root word meaning pulse
  9. arrest/ a condition when the heart stops
  10. a root word meaning vein
  11. written record of vessels

25 Clues: a heart doctor • suffix for chest • rapid heart rate • root word for blood • root word for heart • high blood pressure • a root word meaning vein • a root word meaning pulse • written record of vessels • the main artery of the body • around the heart is inflamed • arrest/ a condition when the heart stops • abbreviation that means vital signs are stable • ...

Cardiovascular System 2021-01-15

Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle
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  1. surgical repair
  2. vessels that return blood to the heart
  3. vessels that deliver blood to tissues
  4. blood pressure cuff
  5. History Of
  6. A condition where the major blood vessels supplying the heart are narrowed.
  7. Blood
  8. EKG
  9. ECHO
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  1. is a procedure done in a specialized area of radiology. X-ray dye called contrast is injected into blood vessels to diagnose things like narrowing (stenosis) or aneurysms.
  2. pain
  3. An acquired or inherited disease of the heart muscle which makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood to other parts of the body.
  4. Vital Signs Stable
  5. networks of small vessels that perfuse tissues
  6. A heart rhythm disorder with heartbeats faster than usual, greater than 100 beats per minute.
  7. are found in all tissues of the body with very few exceptions, such as epithelia and cartilage
  8. Death of heart muscle caused by a loss of blood supply.
  9. A progressive heart disease that affects pumping action of the heart muscles.
  10. excessive
  11. Shortness of Breath
  12. inner
  13. pumps blood
  14. test used to look at blood going through blood vessels to determine if they are narrowed or have a thrombus.
  15. around
  16. Discharge

25 Clues: EKG • pain • ECHO • inner • Blood • around • excessive • Discharge • History Of • pumps blood • surgical repair • Vital Signs Stable • blood pressure cuff • Shortness of Breath • vessels that deliver blood to tissues • vessels that return blood to the heart • networks of small vessels that perfuse tissues • Death of heart muscle caused by a loss of blood supply. • ...

Body Systems 2021-05-17

Body Systems crossword puzzle
Across
  1. abnormally high blood pressure
  2. bacteria, viruses, and other microscopic particles that can make you sick
  3. pressure- force that blood exerts on the walls of the arteries
  4. system- a collection of of organs that transport blood throughout the body
  5. fluid that carries gases, nutrients, and wastes through the body.
  6. located between the the atria and ventricles, where large arteries are attached to heart
  7. lower chambers of the heart
  8. a vessel that carries blood to the heart
  9. pressure- pressure inside large arteries when ventricles contract
  10. vessels- hollow tubes that carry blood
  11. circulation- flow of blood from heart to all parts of body and back to heart
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  1. organ made of cardiac muscle tissue
  2. upper chamber of the heart
  3. oxygen-carrying protein
  4. circulation- flow of blood from heart to lungs and back through the things above
  5. when blood vessel in brain becomes enlarged or ruptured
  6. surface chemical
  7. a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the body's organs
  8. a tiny blood vessel that allows an exchange between blood and cells in other tissue
  9. injection of blood or blood components into a person to replace lost blood
  10. of plasma, red blood cells, platelets, and white blood cells.

21 Clues: surface chemical • oxygen-carrying protein • upper chamber of the heart • lower chambers of the heart • abnormally high blood pressure • organ made of cardiac muscle tissue • vessels- hollow tubes that carry blood • a vessel that carries blood to the heart • when blood vessel in brain becomes enlarged or ruptured • ...

Myocardial Infarction. By: Joyce and Marilyn 2013-01-10

Myocardial Infarction. By: Joyce and Marilyn crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A cause of cardiovascular disease.
  2. Lack of blood to the heart.
  3. When the heart contracts.
  4. Mass/Height =?
  5. Determines the rate and regularity of a person's heart beat.
  6. Surgical procedure performed to reduce the risk of death caused by coronary artery disease.
  7. Essential to keep hydrated.
  8. Irregular heartbeat.
  9. Speed walking.
  10. Increased blood pressure.
  11. Chest pain.
  12. Procedure done to determine the area(s) of the heart lacking adequate blood and oxygen.
  13. Excessive sweating.
  14. Technique used to expand narrowed or obstructed arteries.
  15. Chest pain felt without a heart condition.
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  1. Done frequently during exercise to avoid over exhaustion.
  2. Opens up blood vessels.
  3. Helps relax the heart muscle(medical intervention).
  4. Static exercise that should be avoided by patients to prevent the straining of muscles.
  5. 20-? minutes is the ideal time for completing an exercise.
  6. Shortness of breath.
  7. Known as Diaphragmatic breathing.
  8. A heart attack.
  9. Increased body fat.
  10. Increased heart rate.
  11. Exercise to decrease body fat and lower blood pressure.
  12. When the heart relaxes.
  13. No or irregular physical activity.
  14. Abnormal narrowing of a blood vessel.
  15. Lack of oxygen.

30 Clues: Chest pain. • Mass/Height =? • Speed walking. • A heart attack. • Lack of oxygen. • Increased body fat. • Excessive sweating. • Shortness of breath. • Irregular heartbeat. • Increased heart rate. • Opens up blood vessels. • When the heart relaxes. • When the heart contracts. • Increased blood pressure. • Lack of blood to the heart. • Essential to keep hydrated. • ...

Blood, Lymph & Tissue Fluid By Arnold 2015-03-24

Blood, Lymph & Tissue Fluid By Arnold crossword puzzle
Across
  1. left atrium recieves blood from
  2. right ventricle pumps blood into
  3. two upper heart chambers
  4. when all heart muscle relax
  5. has a very small lumen and wall made of a single layer of cells
  6. chambers on the left and right side are separated by
  7. when all heart muscle contract
  8. The main transport system of all mammals
  9. the blood after respiration
  10. valve between left atrium and ventricle
  11. valve between left-hand side of the heart
  12. heart muscle
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  1. valve between on the right-hand side
  2. has a thick outer wall,smooth lining,and small lumen
  3. blood travels through the heart twice on one complete journey
  4. tools that can measuring blood pressure
  5. the blood comes from the lungs
  6. two lower heart chambers
  7. it is a network of tubes
  8. has a fairly thin outer wall,smooth lining,and large lumen
  9. the rate at which the heart beats is controlled by a patch of muscle in the right atrium called
  10. the muscles of the atria relax
  11. the muscles of the atria contract
  12. right atrium recieves blood from
  13. the heart therefore stops beating called

25 Clues: heart muscle • two upper heart chambers • two lower heart chambers • it is a network of tubes • when all heart muscle relax • the blood after respiration • the blood comes from the lungs • when all heart muscle contract • the muscles of the atria relax • left atrium recieves blood from • right ventricle pumps blood into • right atrium recieves blood from • ...

Heart Structure 2023-05-02

Heart Structure crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Wall that divides heart
  2. Takes fresh blood from lungs to the heart
  3. Double pump
  4. Smallest blood vessels
  5. Outer membrane
  6. Lower heart chambers
  7. Brings blood from lower body to the heart
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  1. Main artery takes fresh blood from heart to the body
  2. Brings blood from upper body to the heart
  3. Carries blood from heart to lungs
  4. Upper heart chambers
  5. Heart muscle
  6. Carry blood to the heart
  7. lining of the heart

14 Clues: Double pump • Heart muscle • Outer membrane • lining of the heart • Upper heart chambers • Lower heart chambers • Smallest blood vessels • Wall that divides heart • Carry blood to the heart • Carries blood from heart to lungs • Brings blood from upper body to the heart • Takes fresh blood from lungs to the heart • Brings blood from lower body to the heart • ...

Cardiovascular disease 2018-06-07

Cardiovascular disease crossword puzzle
Across
  1. surgical transplant procedure performed on patients with end-stage heart failure or severe coronary artery disease when other medical or surgical treatments have failed.
  2. Racing heartbeat
  3. a record or display of a person's heartbeat produced by electrocardiography.
  4. colloquially heart bypass or bypass surgery, is a surgical procedure to restore normal blood flow to an obstructed coronary artery.
  5. an excessive localized enlargement of an artery caused by a weakening of the artery wall.
  6. an inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body, especially the heart muscles.
  7. Improper beating of the heart, whether irregular, too fast, or too slow.
  8. Damage to the brain from interruption of its blood supply.
  9. the condition of being grossly fat or overweight.
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  1. An infection of the heart's inner lining, usually involving the heart valves.
  2. Narrowing of the valve in the large blood vessel branching off the heart (aorta).
  3. Sudden, unexpected loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness.
  4. A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.
  5. enlargement and thickening of the left ventricule
  6. implantation of a small electronic device that is usually placed in the chest (just below the collarbone) to help regulate slow electrical problems with the heart.
  7. surgical repair or unblocking of a blood vessel, especially a coronary artery.
  8. Slow heartbeat
  9. a test of the action of the heart using ultrasound waves to produce a visual display, used for the diagnosis or monitoring of heart disease.
  10. surgery in which the heart is exposed and the blood made to bypass it.
  11. a condition marked by severe pain in the chest, caused by an inadequate blood supply to the heart.

20 Clues: Slow heartbeat • Racing heartbeat • enlargement and thickening of the left ventricule • the condition of being grossly fat or overweight. • Damage to the brain from interruption of its blood supply. • surgery in which the heart is exposed and the blood made to bypass it. • Sudden, unexpected loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness. • ...

Unit 5 Lab 2022-06-21

Unit 5 Lab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. condition occurs when a part of the heart doesn’t get the blood flow it needs, also known as a heart attack.
  2. The wall between the right and left ventricles
  3. a disorder in which there is a narrowing in the arteries surrounding the heart
  4. a procedure done in a specialized area of radiology. X-ray dye called contrast is injected into blood vessels to diagnose things like narrowing (stenosis) or aneurysms.
  5. a portable ECG machine that the patient wears over a few days
  6. have thick walls and carry blood away from the heart
  7. abbreviation for atrioventricular
  8. a condition in which the pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed.
  9. a blood pressure check that is wrapped around the patient's arm
  10. outermost layer of the heart
  11. the center of its function, used to pump blood to the rest of the body.
  12. suffix meaning surgical repair
  13. a condition in which the heart is not efficiently pumping from the left ventricle, causing reduced blood flow
Down
  1. abbreviation for deep vein thrombosis
  2. have very thin walls so the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide, as well as the exchange of nutrients, can occur.
  3. The machine records the electrical activity of the heart. Helps check heart rhythm and may diagnose other heart issues.
  4. abbreviation for coronary care unit
  5. a condition in which an artery has a weakened wall, causing it to swell, like a balloon
  6. prefix meaning sinus
  7. prefix meaning union or association
  8. abbreviation for electrocardiogram
  9. abbreviation for basic metabolic panel
  10. a test that uses ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels
  11. prefix meaning blood vessel
  12. suffix meaning enlarged

25 Clues: prefix meaning sinus • suffix meaning enlarged • prefix meaning blood vessel • outermost layer of the heart • suffix meaning surgical repair • abbreviation for atrioventricular • abbreviation for electrocardiogram • abbreviation for coronary care unit • prefix meaning union or association • abbreviation for deep vein thrombosis • abbreviation for basic metabolic panel • ...

CVD Crossword 2021-04-06

CVD Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the upper two heart chambers (google)
  2. high blood pressure
  3. carries blood to the heart
  4. Dioxide, A colorless, odorless gas that is present in the atmosphere and is formed when any fuel containing carbon is burned (dictionary.com)
  5. small blood vessel in the microcirculation that allows blood to return from the capillary beds to drain into the larger blood vessels (wikipedia)
  6. Node, specialized muscle tissue in the wall of the right atrium of the heart that acts as a pacemaker by producing a contractile signal at regular intervals (google)
  7. any of various membranous structures (britannica)
  8. Valve, One of the four valves of the heart it permits blood to flow one way only, from the left atrium into the left ventricle (medicinenet)
  9. the two chambers of the heart that are involved in pumping blood
  10. done without control
  11. Artery, supply blood to the heart muscle
  12. pair of spongy, air-filled organs located on either side of the chest (WebMD)
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  1. primary site for control of blood flow (healthjade)
  2. Artery, artery carrying blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation (google)
  3. removal of oxygen
  4. any of the minute blood vessels that form networks throughout the bodily tissues (britannica)
  5. carries blood away from the heart
  6. main artery that carries blood away from your heart to the rest of your body (American heart association)Tricuspid Valve, prevent back flow of blood from the right ventricle into the right atrium during right ventricular contraction (google)
  7. to supply something with oxygen
  8. chest pain or discomfort caused when your heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen-rich blood (American Heart Association)
  9. to go higher
  10. to go lower

22 Clues: to go lower • to go higher • removal of oxygen • high blood pressure • done without control • carries blood to the heart • to supply something with oxygen • carries blood away from the heart • the upper two heart chambers (google) • Artery, supply blood to the heart muscle • any of various membranous structures (britannica) • primary site for control of blood flow (healthjade) • ...

NCM 118 Crossword Puzzle 2023-03-14

NCM 118 Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Pacemaker of the heart, and controls the start of the impulse
  2. A waveform ECG complex that represents the depolarization of ventricles
  3. Referred to as flatline, represents the cessation of electrical and mechanical activity of the heart.
  4. Arrest Sudden stop of the heart
  5. It represents the electrical depolarization of the atria of the heart.
  6. It is a condition in which there is too much acid in the body fluids.
  7. End point of myocardial infarction
  8. First word of the medical term of heart attack
  9. Loss of fluid volume in the circulatory system
  10. This occurs when there is only 50% air in the lungs
  11. Medical term for chest pain
Down
  1. Made up of 4 leads placed on the extremities: left and right wrist; left and right ankle.
  2. The pulsation of the heart
  3. a condition in which the body fluids have excess base (alkali)
  4. muscular chamber that pumps blood out of the heart and into the circulatory system.
  5. It represents repolarization of the ventricular myocardium.
  6. Region of the heart between the right atrium and right ventricle from which electrical impulses spread to the ventricles during a heartbeat
  7. Form of pulmonary insufficiency more commonly encountered in adults with no previous lung disorder.
  8. Deprivation of adequate oxygen supply
  9. Most common symptom of ARDS
  10. Volume The amount of blood ejected from the blood in one contraction.
  11. The precontraction pressure in the heart as the volume of the blood builds up.
  12. Artery that provides oxygenated blood in the heart.
  13. The global position of heart attack; a fist clenched over the chest.
  14. To help diagnose and monitor conditions affecting the heart

25 Clues: The pulsation of the heart • Most common symptom of ARDS • Medical term for chest pain • Arrest Sudden stop of the heart • End point of myocardial infarction • Deprivation of adequate oxygen supply • First word of the medical term of heart attack • Loss of fluid volume in the circulatory system • Artery that provides oxygenated blood in the heart. • ...

Cardiac review 2025-04-19

Cardiac review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Can have a pulse or not have a pulse
  2. Early cardiac contractions that are wide and bizarre
  3. Treatment for asystole
  4. Medication given for Ventricular arrhythmias
  5. Medication given for decreased cardiac output
  6. Condition where the valve regulating the blood flow between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart, is narrowed
  7. Gatekeeper between the top and bottom chambers of the heart
  8. The treatment for Ventricular fibrillation
  9. This denotes the contraction of the ventricles
  10. This denotes the contraction of the atria
  11. Determines the amount of myocardial fiber stretch
  12. This denotes the relaxation of the ventricles
  13. Medication frequently given to heart failure patients
  14. Treatment for symptomatic Afib with RVR
  15. The bottom chambers of the heart are quivering
  16. Heart rate times stroke volume
  17. Class of medications that block the effects of adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine) on the body's receptors, primarily in the heart and blood vessels.
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  1. Common cause of left-sided heart failure
  2. refers to the resistance to blood flow in the systemic circulation
  3. Class of drug that can treat htn, angina, migraines, and arrythmias
  4. Indication of infective endocarditis
  5. Regular rhythm arising from the intrinsic pacemaker of the heart
  6. Normal range 0.12-0.20
  7. The nurse must assess this before administering digoxin
  8. Condition that allows blood to flow backward into the left atrium
  9. The top chambers of the heart are contracting fast and erratically
  10. Heart must overcome this to eject blood into the aorta
  11. Condition where the valve between the heart and the body narrows and restricts blood flow from the left ventricle
  12. facilitate rapid and efficient electrical conduction throughout the heart, particularly in the ventricles, ensuring coordinated contraction.
  13. Medication given for symptomatic bradycardia

30 Clues: Treatment for asystole • Normal range 0.12-0.20 • Heart rate times stroke volume • Can have a pulse or not have a pulse • Indication of infective endocarditis • Treatment for symptomatic Afib with RVR • Common cause of left-sided heart failure • This denotes the contraction of the atria • The treatment for Ventricular fibrillation • ...

Cardiovascular System 2019-10-09

Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. receiving chambers of the heart
  2. a sound in addition to normal heart sounds, arising from blood flowing through heart
  3. increases force of cardiac muscle contraction
  4. cardiac muscle is blank, short, fat, branched and interconnected
  5. localized and temporary deficiency of blood supply due to obstruction to circulation
  6. out in the ventricular myocardium are stimulated resulting in ventricular systole
  7. medical treatment for varcicose veins
  8. inflammation of heart valve
  9. relaxation of heart muscle
  10. inflammation of lining membranes of heart
  11. prevents blood clot formation
  12. relax smootj muscles in wall of arteries
  13. small cardiac, anterior cardiac and great cardiac
  14. stainless steel tube placed within blood vessels or duct to widen lumen
  15. where the electrical impulses begin
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  1. inflammation of a vessel
  2. cardiac muscle layer forming the bulk of the heart
  3. hormones that increase heart rate
  4. Ovale connects the 2 atria
  5. hormones that increase heart rate
  6. cardiac cell contractile force due to factors other than EDV
  7. inflammation of muscle layer of heart wall
  8. back pressure exerted by blood in the large arteries leaving heart
  9. endothelial layer of the inner myocardial surface
  10. felt at the wrist or throat is the surge of blood caused by the heart contraction
  11. area of tissue within organ or part that undergoes necrosis following loss of its blood supply
  12. where the electrical impulses begin
  13. x-ray record of vessel taken during angiography
  14. blood leaving capilliaries first enters small blank
  15. amount ventricles are stretched by contained blood

30 Clues: inflammation of a vessel • Ovale connects the 2 atria • relaxation of heart muscle • inflammation of heart valve • prevents blood clot formation • receiving chambers of the heart • hormones that increase heart rate • hormones that increase heart rate • where the electrical impulses begin • where the electrical impulses begin • medical treatment for varcicose veins • ...

Get that Cardio In! 2021-07-09

Get that Cardio In! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. pericardium Viscer/o: Viscera (internal organs, peri-, meaning around, and cardi(o)-, meaning heart,
  2. aka reason why people go to the hospital
  3. angi(o)-, vessel, and –graphy, process of recording, used in radiology
  4. arrest "cardiac" means heart, "arrest" means stoppage
  5. bradycardia is a condition where the heart beats slower
  6. "stetho" means chest, "scope" is for viewing or observing
  7. causes swelling of the artery
  8. located on the periodic table
  9. endo-, meaning inner or within, and cardi(o)-, meaning heart
  10. myo-, meaning muscle, and cardi(o)-, meaning heart
  11. pericardium "parietalis" meaning "belonging to the wall," peri-, meaning around, and cardi(o)-, meaning heart
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  1. ech(o)-, meaning sound, cardi(o)-, meaning heart, –graphy, meaning process of recording
  2. known as a blood pressure cuff
  3. Myosclerosis is where progressive muscle and joints stiffen to limit movement
  4. hyperesthesia is excessive sensitivity of the skin
  5. hypothermia is a condition where there is a significant drop in temperature
  6. portable electronic device that diagnoses the life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias of ventricular fibrillation
  7. causes reduced blood flow
  8. ultra-, meaning beyond, son(o)-, meaning sound, –graphy, meaning process of recording
  9. meaning upon or on, and cardi(o)-, meaning heart
  10. pain in a main attachment base of the body
  11. Endocarditis the inflammation of the inner lining of the heart chamber
  12. aka "heart attack," caused by narrowing in one of the coronary arteries
  13. coron(o)-, heart or crown, arteries is a type of vein
  14. shorthand for a red substance

25 Clues: causes reduced blood flow • causes swelling of the artery • located on the periodic table • shorthand for a red substance • known as a blood pressure cuff • aka reason why people go to the hospital • pain in a main attachment base of the body • meaning upon or on, and cardi(o)-, meaning heart • hyperesthesia is excessive sensitivity of the skin • ...

Medical Terminology Puzzle 2024-05-28

Medical Terminology Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. test that can reveal plaque buildup and blockages (aka cardiac catheterization)
  2. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  3. test that records electric signals from your heart (can detect heart attacks)
  4. Atrial Fibrillation
  5. Blood Pressure
  6. Organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
  7. ultrasound test used to give a picture of the heart.
  8. A condition where fatty deposits build up inside arteries, narrowing them and potentially leading to heart problems or strokes.
  9. root word for heart
  10. Tiny blood vessels where blood exchanges nutrients and oxygen with body tissues.
  11. root word for blood circulation
  12. Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body's tissues and organs.
  13. term for chest pain
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  1. reduction of blood flow to the heart that occurs during exertion.
  2. root word meaning blood
  3. root word meaning clot
  4. Heart muscle diseases that can affect how well the heart pumps blood.
  5. portable device for continuous electrocardiogram readings
  6. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  7. A small medical device implanted in the chest or abdomen to regulate the heart's rhythm by emitting electrical impulses, ensuring it beats at a steady rate.
  8. root word for "narrowing"
  9. The body's biggest artery.
  10. Coronary Artery Disease
  11. Blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood from the body's tissues back to the heart.
  12. Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
  13. Weakened area in a blood vessel that bulges or balloons out, posing a risk of rupture and potentially serious consequences.

26 Clues: Blood Pressure • Atrial Fibrillation • root word for heart • term for chest pain • root word meaning clot • root word meaning blood • Coronary Artery Disease • root word for "narrowing" • The body's biggest artery. • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation • root word for blood circulation • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease • ...

Human Circulatory System 2021-02-21

Human Circulatory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Wall separating the two sides of the heart
  2. The blood vessels that connect the arteries and veins
  3. The WBC that engulfs and destroys pathogens
  4. The shape of RBCs that increases their SA:vol ratio
  5. The scientific name for RBCs
  6. A fatty, waxy substance that can form deposits in blood vessels
  7. A blood vessel with a thick wall of muscle fibres and elastic tissues
  8. The artery carrying blood to the body from the heart
  9. WBCs that remain after a primary infection that help to fight off the same infection rapidly if encountered again in the future
  10. The vein returning deoxygenated blood to the heart
  11. A way of becoming “immune” to an infection, without getting ill from it
  12. How gaseous exchange occurs between blood and inhaled air in the lungs
  13. The WBC that produces antibodies
  14. The pump of the circulatory system
  15. The fragments of cells involved in clotting blood
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  1. Harmful microorganisms
  2. The vein returning oxygenated blood to the heart
  3. A relaxation of the heart muscle
  4. The liquid part of blood, mainly water
  5. A contraction of the heart muscle
  6. “Markers” on the surface of cells
  7. Valve separating the two chambers in the right side of the heart
  8. Valve separating the two chambers in the left side of the heart
  9. The protein that carries Oxygen in RBCs
  10. A disease caused by blockages in the arteries supplying the heart with blood
  11. The upper chamber of the heart
  12. A blood vessel containing valves
  13. Proteins produced by specific cells in response to an infection
  14. The lower chamber of the heart
  15. The space inside a blood vessel

30 Clues: Harmful microorganisms • The scientific name for RBCs • The upper chamber of the heart • The lower chamber of the heart • The space inside a blood vessel • A relaxation of the heart muscle • A blood vessel containing valves • The WBC that produces antibodies • A contraction of the heart muscle • “Markers” on the surface of cells • The pump of the circulatory system • ...

Terms of the Cardiovascular System 2023-11-07

Terms of the Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle
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  1. / The inner layer of the heart wall that lines each chamber.
  2. / Combining form (root word) meaning, heart.
  3. / Abbreviation for myocardial infarction.
  4. / Prefix meaning, slow.
  5. / Located on the right side of the heart between the right atrium and right ventricle.
  6. / Abbreviation for congestive heart failure.
  7. / Suffix meaning, pain.
  8. / Often referred to as a blood pressure cuff, used to measure blood pressure.
  9. / Combining form (root word) meaning, pulse.
  10. / Test that involves attaching several tabs with leads to the patient's chest. Records electroactivity of the heart.
  11. / A complete stopping of the heart.
  12. / The outer layer of the heart wall.
  13. / Hardening of the arteries, caused by fat, like cholesterol building up on the artery walls.
Down
  1. / Swollen and dilated veins, often found in the legs, causing pain.
  2. / Test that uses ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels.
  3. / High blood pressure.
  4. / The middle, muscular layer of the heart wall which pumps blood by contracting.
  5. / Test where x-ray dye is injected into blood vessels to diagnose things such as narrowing, or aneurysms.
  6. / Abbreviation for ventricular fibrillation.
  7. / Prefix meaning, fast.
  8. / Portable ECG machine which monitors the patient's heart activity over the course of a few days.
  9. / The artery has a weakened wall, causing it to swell up like a balloon.
  10. / Semilunar valve which relates to the lungs.
  11. / A double layered sac which encloses the three layers of the heart wall.
  12. / Suffix meaning, hardening.
  13. / Abbreviation for premature ventricular contraction.
  14. / Abbreviation for implantable cardioverter defibrillator.
  15. / Inflammation of the pericardial sac around the heart.
  16. / Abbreviation for coronary artery bypass graft.

29 Clues: / High blood pressure. • / Prefix meaning, slow. • / Prefix meaning, fast. • / Suffix meaning, pain. • / Suffix meaning, hardening. • / A complete stopping of the heart. • / The outer layer of the heart wall. • / Abbreviation for myocardial infarction. • / Combining form (root word) meaning, heart. • / Abbreviation for ventricular fibrillation. • ...

Circulatory system 2024-05-22

Circulatory system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. moves blood between the heart and the lungs. It transports deoxygenated blood to the lungs to absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide.
  2. muscular organ that pumps oxygenated blood throughout the body and deoxygenated blood to the lungs.
  3. one of the two lower chambers of the heart, is responsible for pumping deoxygenated blood into the pulmonary trunk.
  4. Common Injury to Circulatory System
  5. one of the four heart valves, controls blood flow from the right ventricle into the pulmonary trunk.
  6. makes up about 45% of blood volume
  7. surround body cells and tissues to deliver and absorb oxygen, nutrients, and other substances.
  8. largest component of blood. Yellowish color
  9. one of the two atrioventricular valves in the heart, controls blood flow from the right atrium into the right ventricle.
  10. formed by the junction of the two brachiocephalic veins on either side of the root of the neck.
  11. one of the two upper chambers of the heart, receives deoxygenated blood from the vena cava
  12. moves blood between the heart and the rest of the body. It sends oxygenated blood out to cells and returns deoxygenated blood to the heart.
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  1. supports pulmonary circulation by carrying deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart into the lungs for gas exchange.
  2. accounts for just 1% of circulating blood but multiply during infection or inflammation.
  3. This vessel ascends along the front of the vertebral column on the right side of the aorta.
  4. return blood back toward the heart
  5. makes up 2% of blood and helps stop blood loss
  6. Composed of plasma and other matter
  7. fibroserous sac that contains the heart and the roots of the great vessels.
  8. transport blood away from the heart

20 Clues: return blood back toward the heart • makes up about 45% of blood volume • Common Injury to Circulatory System • Composed of plasma and other matter • transport blood away from the heart • largest component of blood. Yellowish color • makes up 2% of blood and helps stop blood loss • fibroserous sac that contains the heart and the roots of the great vessels. • ...

Cardiovascular System 2025-09-09

Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a reduced core body temperature below 35 °C
  2. the two lower chambers of the heart
  3. blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood and waste products from the body’s cells back to the heart
  4. one-way valves that control blood flow within capillaries
  5. a process whereby blood vessels narrow or constrict, causing a decrease in blood flow
  6. the arteries and veins that feed blood from the heart to the whole body and back to the heart again for reoxygenation
  7. pooling a collection of blood in the leg veins when high-intensity activity stops too suddenly
  8. tiny blood vessels in the cardiovascular system between the ends of the arterioles and the venules.
  9. a process whereby blood vessels increase their diameter, causing an increase in blood flow
  10. a rise in the body’s core temperature above 37.5–38.3 °C
Down
  1. the difference between the concentration of oxygen in the arterial blood and the concentration of oxygen in the blood in the veins.
  2. the maintenance of core body temperature within a narrow range
  3. the arteries that supply oxygen and nutrients to the cardiac muscle
  4. large, thick-walled blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
  5. the arteries and veins that feed blood from the heart to and from the lungs where blood is oxygenated
  6. the two upper chambers of the heart
  7. one contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle
  8. the amount of blood ejected from the left ventricle of the heart per minute.
  9. the blood pressure recorded as blood is ejected during the contraction phase of the heart cycle.
  10. a relaxation of the heart muscle
  11. a constant internal environment for optimal functioning of the body and its systems
  12. the amount of blood ejected from the left ventricle with each heartbeat (contraction) of the heart.

22 Clues: a relaxation of the heart muscle • the two upper chambers of the heart • the two lower chambers of the heart • a reduced core body temperature below 35 °C • one contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle • a rise in the body’s core temperature above 37.5–38.3 °C • one-way valves that control blood flow within capillaries • ...

Cardiovascular System 2025-09-09

Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a reduced core body temperature below 35 °C
  2. the two lower chambers of the heart
  3. blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood and waste products from the body’s cells back to the heart
  4. one-way valves that control blood flow within capillaries
  5. a process whereby blood vessels narrow or constrict, causing a decrease in blood flow
  6. the arteries and veins that feed blood from the heart to the whole body and back to the heart again for reoxygenation
  7. pooling a collection of blood in the leg veins when high-intensity activity stops too suddenly
  8. tiny blood vessels in the cardiovascular system between the ends of the arterioles and the venules.
  9. a process whereby blood vessels increase their diameter, causing an increase in blood flow
  10. a rise in the body’s core temperature above 37.5–38.3 °C
Down
  1. the difference between the concentration of oxygen in the arterial blood and the concentration of oxygen in the blood in the veins.
  2. the maintenance of core body temperature within a narrow range
  3. the arteries that supply oxygen and nutrients to the cardiac muscle
  4. large, thick-walled blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
  5. the arteries and veins that feed blood from the heart to and from the lungs where blood is oxygenated
  6. the two upper chambers of the heart
  7. one contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle
  8. the amount of blood ejected from the left ventricle of the heart per minute.
  9. the blood pressure recorded as blood is ejected during the contraction phase of the heart cycle.
  10. a relaxation of the heart muscle
  11. a constant internal environment for optimal functioning of the body and its systems
  12. the amount of blood ejected from the left ventricle with each heartbeat (contraction) of the heart.

22 Clues: a relaxation of the heart muscle • the two upper chambers of the heart • the two lower chambers of the heart • a reduced core body temperature below 35 °C • one contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle • a rise in the body’s core temperature above 37.5–38.3 °C • one-way valves that control blood flow within capillaries • ...

Cardiovascular system 2021-10-08

Cardiovascular system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. vessel
  2. heart
  3. condition in which the heart beats rapidly
  4. disease of the heart muscle
  5. inflammation of inner heart lining
  6. tumor of a blood vessel
  7. puncture of a vein (to withdraw blood)
  8. blood condition
  9. lung
  10. surgical repair of a blood vessel
  11. chest
Down
  1. blood condition characterized by high levels of fat
  2. inflammation of the heart muscle
  3. muscle
  4. valve
  5. medicine which widens blood vessels
  6. artery
  7. atrium
  8. vein
  9. blood

20 Clues: vein • lung • valve • heart • blood • chest • muscle • vessel • artery • atrium • blood condition • tumor of a blood vessel • disease of the heart muscle • inflammation of the heart muscle • surgical repair of a blood vessel • inflammation of inner heart lining • medicine which widens blood vessels • puncture of a vein (to withdraw blood) • condition in which the heart beats rapidly • ...

Cardiovascular System Cross Word Puzzle 2023-10-26

Cardiovascular System Cross Word Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. / cardiovascular disease
  2. / two
  3. / bare metal stent
  4. / blood
  5. Scan / create's cross section image
  6. / clot or lump
  7. Attack / blockage of blood flow to heart
  8. / vessels that deliver blood
  9. Circulation / three layers
  10. Artery Disease / narrowing of arteries
  11. Disease / marfan syndrome
  12. / small veins
Down
  1. / vessels that give blood to heart
  2. heart rhythms / arrhythmias
  3. X Ray / images of your chest
  4. Failure / doesn't pump enough blood
  5. / cell
  6. / pumps blood through system
  7. / drug-eluting stent
  8. / electrocardiogram
  9. / ultra sound on the heart
  10. Test / detect coronary artery
  11. / percutaneous coronary intervention
  12. / heart
  13. Tests / measure level of blood

25 Clues: / two • / cell • / blood • / heart • / small veins • / clot or lump • / bare metal stent • / electrocardiogram • / drug-eluting stent • / cardiovascular disease • / ultra sound on the heart • Disease / marfan syndrome • Circulation / three layers • heart rhythms / arrhythmias • / pumps blood through system • / vessels that deliver blood • X Ray / images of your chest • ...

Cardiovascular Disease 2025-11-19

Cardiovascular Disease crossword puzzle
Across
  1. high blood pressure
  2. difficulty or labored breathing
  3. condition of the blood
  4. inflammation
  5. heart and blood vessles
  6. hardening of tissue
  7. surgical repair or reconstruction
  8. record or picture
  9. abnormal heart rhythm
  10. blood vessel
  11. bluish or purplish discoloration of the skin
Down
  1. vessel
  2. having too much fat in the blood
  3. chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle
  4. abnormally slow heart rate
  5. abnormally fast heart rate
  6. disease or disorder
  7. surgical removal
  8. enlargement of organ or body part
  9. muscle

20 Clues: vessel • muscle • inflammation • blood vessel • surgical removal • record or picture • high blood pressure • hardening of tissue • disease or disorder • abnormal heart rhythm • condition of the blood • heart and blood vessles • abnormally slow heart rate • abnormally fast heart rate • difficulty or labored breathing • having too much fat in the blood • surgical repair or reconstruction • ...

CVD Crossword Puzzle 2021-04-03

CVD Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Dioxide Blood carries this to your lungs to breath out also It is a waste product made by your body
  2. The right ventricle pumps the blood to the lungs where it becomes
  3. The heart is a ___ type of muscle
  4. a pair of spongy, air-filled organs located on either side of the chest (thorax)
  5. Valve an aortic valve with only two cups
  6. a small branch of an artery leading into capillaries
  7. your heart rate ___ when resting after physical activity
  8. Artery The arterial blood vessel that transports oxygenated blood to the heart muscle
  9. are thin-walled chambers that receive blood from the veins
  10. blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart
  11. any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules
  12. Valve one of the two main valves on the right side of your heart
Down
  1. Artery a small body of specialized muscle fibers, located in the right atrium of the heart, whose activity is responsible for initiating the heartbeat
  2. a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart
  3. a very small vein, especially one collecting blood from the capillaries
  4. Cava a large vein carrying deoxygenated blood into the heart
  5. It can lead to severe health complications and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and sometimes death
  6. each of the two main chambers of the heart, left and right
  7. keeps blood flowing in the correct direction
  8. What type of blood is moved from the body into the right atrium
  9. the blood vessels that deliver oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the tissues of the body
  10. your Heart rate ___ after physical active
  11. the largest artery in the body

23 Clues: the largest artery in the body • The heart is a ___ type of muscle • Valve an aortic valve with only two cups • your Heart rate ___ after physical active • keeps blood flowing in the correct direction • blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart • a small branch of an artery leading into capillaries • your heart rate ___ when resting after physical activity • ...

Circulatory system 2023-03-07

Circulatory system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What are the smallest blood vessels that connect arteries and veins called?
  2. What is the liquid part of blood called?
  3. What is the only vein that carries oxygenated blood called?
  4. associated with the heart
  5. forms into fibrin to make a mesh during blood clotting
  6. What is the largest artery in the body called?
  7. blood vessel that carries blood from the intestines to the liver
  8. What is the circulation of blood between the heart and the lungs called?
  9. What is the condition in which fatty deposits build up inside arteries called?
  10. What are the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart called?
  11. What are the cell like structures in blood that help with blood clotting called?
  12. What is the force of blood against the walls of blood vessels called?
  13. What is the circulation of blood between the heart and the rest of the body called?
  14. What are the blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart called?
Down
  1. valves in the main blood vessels of the heart
  2. What is the artery that carries blood from the heart to the lungs called?
  3. part of heart that receives blood from the body
  4. What is the protein in red blood cells that binds to oxygen called?
  5. most powerful section of the heart
  6. What are the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle called?
  7. valves in the heart that separate the atria and ventricles
  8. What are the cells in blood that transport oxygen called?
  9. the hole in arteries and veins
  10. What is the rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the heart called?
  11. What are the cells in blood that fight infection by engulfing pathogens called?
  12. What are the two large veins that return blood to the heart from the body called?

26 Clues: associated with the heart • the hole in arteries and veins • most powerful section of the heart • What is the liquid part of blood called? • valves in the main blood vessels of the heart • What is the largest artery in the body called? • part of heart that receives blood from the body • forms into fibrin to make a mesh during blood clotting • ...

Circulatory System Crossword Puzzle 2023-03-30

Circulatory System Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The heart's longest venous vessel, responsible for draining most of the deoxygenated blood
  2. One of the two lower heart chambers that receive blood from an atrium and pump it to the rest of the body
  3. An artery that is short and transports deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs
  4. A large vein that sends back deoxygenated blood from the body to the right atrium
  5. Divides the ventricles and great arteries
  6. The cycle that involves blood getting pumped out of the heart and oxygen circulating throughout the body
  7. Covers the heart wall's inner surface
  8. Strong and thin strands of connective tissue, attached to the leaflets of each atrioventricular valve to prevent it from opening into the atrium
  9. Compose the myocardium of the heart wall
  10. The largest venous structure of the heart that drains majority of the deoxygenated blood exiting the myocardium
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  1. The valves that separate the atria and ventricles, as well as obstruct blood backflow from the ventricles to the atria during systole
  2. A fibrous sac that encloses the heart
  3. Covers the heart's outermost surface
  4. Name
  5. The valve in the heart that opens and closes to make sure that blood is flowing in the right direction
  6. A heart chamber that has thin walls and receives blood from the veins
  7. One of the two branches of left main coronary artery, supplies blood to the front of the heart and to the septum
  8. The largest artery in the human body
  9. The valve that allows blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta and prevents the backflow of blood
  10. The narrow end of the heart
  11. The thick middle layer of the heart wall

21 Clues: Name • The narrow end of the heart • Covers the heart's outermost surface • The largest artery in the human body • A fibrous sac that encloses the heart • Covers the heart wall's inner surface • The thick middle layer of the heart wall • Compose the myocardium of the heart wall • Divides the ventricles and great arteries • ...

debanhi pedoza 2024-11-20

debanhi pedoza crossword puzzle
Across
  1. / thorax
  2. / symptom that can indicate various medical conditions including heart problems
  3. / a specialized hospital unit that provides intensive monitoring and treatment for patients with severe heart conditions
  4. ultrasonography / diagnostic imaging technique that uses ultrasound waves to measure the speed of direction of blood flow in the body
  5. circulation / part of the circulatory system
  6. / something that travels throughout the bloodstream and cause a blockage
  7. arrest / refers to the sudden loss of heart function
  8. / they receive blood coming into the heart
  9. / essential in various medical context, particularly in hematology
  10. / refers to the inflammation of the heart muscle
  11. / refers to the inflammation of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves
  12. enzymes / protein released into the bloodstream when the heart is damaged
  13. / the outermost layer of the heart wall
  14. / reflects to the practice of dissecting
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  1. / a medical test that records the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time
  2. / part of the venous system and play a crucial role in returning blood back to the heart
  3. monitor / a portable device that continuously records the heart’s electrical activity typically over 24 to 48 hours
  4. / measure of the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels
  5. / medical imaging technique used to visualize the inside of blood vessels and organs, particularly the heart by injecting a contrast dye
  6. / refers to the inflammation of the pericardium
  7. veins / refers to enlarged, twisted venules that often appear blue or dark purple.
  8. / a condition characterized by the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries due to the buildup of plaque
  9. / middle layer of the heart wall and is composed of cardiac muscle tissue
  10. / relates to the heart and blood vessels and is often used in medical context to refer to conditions or diseases
  11. / largest artery in the body

25 Clues: / thorax • / largest artery in the body • / the outermost layer of the heart wall • / reflects to the practice of dissecting • / they receive blood coming into the heart • circulation / part of the circulatory system • / refers to the inflammation of the pericardium • / refers to the inflammation of the heart muscle • ...

Cardiovascular System Crossword 2024-11-11

Cardiovascular System Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the middle, muscular layer that contracts to pump blood.
  2. a portable device that can be used to start CPR/electrical shocks to the heart until help has arrived
  3. this is a preference a person has to not be resuscitated.
  4. a prefix meaning within.
  5. the main organ in the cardiovascular system.
  6. arrest a complete stopping of the heart
  7. helps check heart rhythm and may diagnosis other heart issues.
  8. a condition in which an artery has a weakened wall, causing it to swell, like a balloon.
  9. process of recording, is a test that uses ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels.
  10. septum The wall between the right and left atria.
  11. process of recording, is a procedure done in a specialized area of radiology.
Down
  1. This device has wires that are implanted in the heart wall to deliver an electrical signal to regulate heart beats.
  2. this is something that you do when one is choking and or has gone down until EMTs arrive.
  3. a prefix meaning apart or through.
  4. enzymes used to measure certain items in the blood that may indicate heart muscle damage.
  5. enclosed in a double-layered sac.
  6. the thin inner layer that lines each chamber.
  7. condition in which the pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed.
  8. a suffix meaning pain.
  9. this condition is increased pressure in the blood vessels.
  10. heart failure a condition in which the heart is not efficiently pumping from the left ventricle, causing reduced blood flow.
  11. the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries.
  12. a suffix meaning surgical removal/excision.
  13. a root word meaning the heart.
  14. a large, sterile room where surgeons operate on patients.
  15. monitor a portable ECG machine that the patient wears over a few days.

26 Clues: enclosed in a double-layered sac. • a suffix meaning pain. • a prefix meaning within. • arrest a complete stopping of the heart • the main organ in the cardiovascular system. • a root word meaning the heart. • septum The wall between the right and left atria. • a prefix meaning apart or through. • ...

unit 5 activity 2023-02-15

unit 5 activity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. high blood pressure
  2. heart attack
  3. an artery swelling like a balloon
  4. shortness of breath
  5. named from the two flaps
  6. chest pain
  7. the largest blood vessel
  8. slow
  9. pertaining to
  10. commonly called a blood pressure cuff
  11. patient
  12. beats per minutes
Down
  1. heart monitor picture
  2. complete stopping of the heart
  3. pain
  4. used to see if there is a blood clot
  5. thin layer that lines the chamber
  6. the muscle that pumps the blood
  7. pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed
  8. stress test
  9. outer layer of the heart
  10. fix irregular heart beats
  11. beyond
  12. complaints of
  13. cuting into

25 Clues: pain • slow • beyond • patient • chest pain • stress test • cuting into • heart attack • complaints of • pertaining to • beats per minutes • high blood pressure • shortness of breath • heart monitor picture • named from the two flaps • outer layer of the heart • the largest blood vessel • fix irregular heart beats • complete stopping of the heart • the muscle that pumps the blood • ...

Medical Terminology 2021-01-05

Medical Terminology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. EKG
  2. CC
  3. The outer layer of the heart
  4. the suffix meaning chest
  5. The body's blood pump
  6. CAD
  7. Prefix meaning fast
  8. Failure CHF
  9. The middle layer of the heart
  10. The muscle tissue found in the heart wall
  11. AED
  12. Suffix meaning surgical puncture to remove fluid
  13. excessive or above
Down
  1. Echo
  2. PVC
  3. the suffix meaning narrowing
  4. ASCVD
  5. under or insufficient
  6. AF
  7. combining form meaning fatty substance
  8. The surrounding sac that keeps the heart safe
  9. The inner most layer of the heart
  10. suffix meaning involuntary contraction of a muscle
  11. DVT
  12. Prefix meaning slow
  13. the suffix meaning enlarged

26 Clues: CC • AF • EKG • PVC • CAD • DVT • AED • Echo • ASCVD • Failure CHF • excessive or above • Prefix meaning fast • Prefix meaning slow • under or insufficient • The body's blood pump • the suffix meaning chest • the suffix meaning enlarged • the suffix meaning narrowing • The outer layer of the heart • The middle layer of the heart • The inner most layer of the heart • combining form meaning fatty substance • ...

The Circulatory System 2024-03-26

The Circulatory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Tricuspid valve
  2. Universal blood donor
  3. Listening to heart sound via stethoscope
  4. Universal blood recipients
  5. Aortic valve
  6. Bicuspid valve
  7. Carry blood away from the heart
  8. The receiving chambers
  9. The heart muscle itself
  10. Thin outer layer
Down
  1. Period between the start of one heartbeat
  2. Pulmonary valve
  3. Controls blood flow
  4. The pressure in your arteries when your heart rests between beats
  5. Tendinous fibers attached to the AV valves
  6. Functions to clot blood
  7. Thick walled chambers separated from the atria by AV valves
  8. Smooth, thin, membrane lining
  9. Divides the heart
  10. Carry blood to the heart
  11. The pressure in your arteries when your heartbeats

21 Clues: Aortic valve • Bicuspid valve • Pulmonary valve • Tricuspid valve • Thin outer layer • Divides the heart • Controls blood flow • Universal blood donor • The receiving chambers • Functions to clot blood • The heart muscle itself • Carry blood to the heart • Universal blood recipients • Smooth, thin, membrane lining • Carry blood away from the heart • Listening to heart sound via stethoscope • ...

MATTHEW GUTIERREZ 2024-11-20

MATTHEW GUTIERREZ crossword puzzle
Across
  1. swollen and dilated veins
  2. Clot
  3. Main chamber of the heart
  4. Enlarged
  5. catherization
  6. Atrioventricular
  7. electrolytes
  8. Acute myocardial infarction
  9. sends electrical signal to regulate heart beats
  10. Patients EKG and oxygen are monitored
  11. Decreased pressure in the blood nessels
  12. mediastinum
  13. Part of the heart that doesn't get the blood flow it needs due to blockage
  14. Machine records electrical activity of the heart
  15. Outer layer of heart
Down
  1. Used to measure certain items in blood
  2. inflammation of the mayocardium
  3. Double layer surrounds the heart
  4. Portable egg machine patient has to wear
  5. Three flap valve
  6. Wall between left and right ventricle
  7. coronary artery disease
  8. Self
  9. Sound

24 Clues: Clot • Self • Sound • Enlarged • mediastinum • electrolytes • catherization • Atrioventricular • Three flap valve • Outer layer of heart • coronary artery disease • swollen and dilated veins • Main chamber of the heart • Acute myocardial infarction • inflammation of the mayocardium • Double layer surrounds the heart • Wall between left and right ventricle • Patients EKG and oxygen are monitored • ...

THE HEART <3 2021-11-04

THE HEART <3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ______ nervous system makes your SA node work slower, which decreases your heart rate
  2. A common test giving a picture of your heart using ultrasound
  3. A heart ______ are sounds made by turbulent blood in or near your heart.
  4. Take blood away from the heart
  5. Describes the amount of blood your heart pumps each minute
  6. ______ cells control your heart’s contractions
  7. The natural pacemaker of the heart
Down
  1. ______ cells carry the electric signals
  2. ______ nervous system makes your SA node work faster, which increases your heart rate
  3. Conduction is how ______ impulses travel through your heart
  4. The most common type of heart surgery for adults is coronary artery ______ grafting
  5. Take blood to the heart
  6. The irregular beating of the heart
  7. A healthy heart makes a ______ sound with each beat
  8. The heart _____ is between 60-80 bpm

15 Clues: Take blood to the heart • Take blood away from the heart • The irregular beating of the heart • The natural pacemaker of the heart • The heart _____ is between 60-80 bpm • ______ cells carry the electric signals • ______ cells control your heart’s contractions • A healthy heart makes a ______ sound with each beat • ...

Cardiovascular Vocab 2022-04-06

Cardiovascular Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Muscle of the heart
  2. Slower than normal heart rate
  3. Main artery leaving heart
  4. Small artery
  5. Administering to a vein
  6. Inflammation of a vein
  7. Pumping chambers of the heart
Down
  1. Faster than normal heart rate
  2. Pertaining to the heart
  3. Pertaining to the lungs
  4. Enlargement of the heart
  5. Broadening of blood vessels
  6. Small vein
  7. Narrowing
  8. No heart activity

15 Clues: Narrowing • Small vein • Small artery • No heart activity • Muscle of the heart • Inflammation of a vein • Pertaining to the heart • Pertaining to the lungs • Administering to a vein • Enlargement of the heart • Main artery leaving heart • Broadening of blood vessels • Faster than normal heart rate • Slower than normal heart rate • Pumping chambers of the heart

Chapter 19 The Circulatory system: Heart 2020-04-25

Chapter 19 The Circulatory system: Heart crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The study of the heart and its disorders.
  2. When stimulation is increased this branch of the nervous system lowers the heart rate.
  3. AKA the pacemaker node
  4. Short, thick, branched muscles of the heart.
  5. The left and right coronary arteries from this blood vessel.
  6. The blunt inferior point tip of the heart.
  7. This valve regulates the openings between the atria and the ventricles.
  8. The thickest layer of the heart.
  9. the broad flat superior top portion of the heart.
Down
  1. the circuit that carries blood from the right ventricle to the lungs for gas exchange and returns it to the left atrium.
  2. This cavity is the space between the visceral and parietal layers of the pericardium.
  3. The double-walled sac enclosing the heart.
  4. AKA the left atrioventricular valve.
  5. Layer of the heart that covers the valve surfaces.
  6. The outermost layer of the heart.
  7. the side of the heart that supplies blood to the systemic circuit.
  8. The rhythm when a normal heart rate is established by the SA node.

17 Clues: AKA the pacemaker node • The thickest layer of the heart. • The outermost layer of the heart. • AKA the left atrioventricular valve. • The study of the heart and its disorders. • The double-walled sac enclosing the heart. • The blunt inferior point tip of the heart. • Short, thick, branched muscles of the heart. • the broad flat superior top portion of the heart. • ...