heart Crossword Puzzles
Chapter 11 - Cardiovascular System 2024-02-23
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- small vein
- innermost lining of the blood vessels
- surgical removal of plaque from the inner layer of an artery
- combining form meaning chest
- small artery
- muscular middle layer of the heart
- largest vein in the body
- lower tip of the heart
- pain, tension and weakness in a leg after walking has begun
- combining form meaning heart
- record of the electrical activity of the heart
- x-ray imaging of blood vessels after injection of contrast material
- beat of the heart as felt through the walls of the arteries
- specialized muscle fibers connecting the atria with the ventricles and transmitting electrical impulses between them
- combining form meaning vein
- structure in veins that temporarily closes an opening so that blood flows in only one direction
- valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle
- combining form meaning vessel
- local widening of an arterial wall
- combining form meaning pulse
- contraction phase of the heartbeat
- abnormal blowing or swishing sound heard during auscultation of an artery or organ
- smallest type of blood vessel
- relaxation phase of the heartbeat
- inner lining of the heart
- blood that is oxygen-poor
- one of two upper chambers of the heart
- arteries located on each side of the neck branch from the aorta and provide blood to head, neck and brain
- closure of a blood vessel due to blockage
- vibration felt over an area of turmoil in blood flow
- clumps of platelets, clotting proteins, microorganisms, and red blood cells on diseased heart valves
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- inflammation of the inner lining of the heart
- partition or wall dividing a cavity
- combining form meaning arm
- gas released by body cells, transported via veins to the heart and then to the lungs for exhalation
- one of two lower chambers of the heart
- instrument to measure blood pressure
- uncomfortable sensations in the chest related to cardiac arrhythmias
- double-layered membrane surrounding the heart
- rapid but regular contractions of the atria
- largest artery in the body
- thin-walled vessel that carries blood from body tissues and lungs back to the heart
- drug used to lower cholesterol in the bloodstream
- abnormal swishing sound caused by improper closure of the heart valves
- electronic apparatus implanted in the chest to stimulate heart muscle that is week and not functioning
- very rapid, random, inefficient and irregular contractions of the heart
- abnormal heart rhythms
- specialized tissue in the wall between the atria
- high blood pressure
- area of dead tissue
- combining form meaning vessel
- blood vessels that branch from the aorta and carry oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle
- small, pinpoint hemorrhages
- pacemaker of the heart
- combining form meaning mucus
- gas that enters the blood through the lungs and travels to the heart to be pumped via arteries to all body cells
- valve located between the right atrium and left ventricle
- veins that are abnormally swollen and twisted, usually occurring in the legs
- measurement of cholesterol and triglycerides in a blood sample
- largest type of blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to all parts of the body
60 Clues: small vein • small artery • high blood pressure • area of dead tissue • lower tip of the heart • abnormal heart rhythms • pacemaker of the heart • largest vein in the body • inner lining of the heart • blood that is oxygen-poor • combining form meaning arm • largest artery in the body • combining form meaning vein • small, pinpoint hemorrhages • combining form meaning chest • ...
Cardiovascular Disease Crossword 2020-12-26
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- I am the rhythm when your heart rate is above 100
- I am a device that can be utilized to maintain electrical activity of the heart
- This is the recommended diet for patients with cardiovascular disease
- This is the word we use to describe chest pain related to ischemia or lack of blood flow to the heart
- Acronym for the percentage of blood ejected from the left ventricle with each contraction
- I am the type of test that can see how your heart works under pressure and activity
- This is the acronym for the disease process which involves build-up of plaques in the coronary arteries which can lead to blockages
- I am the general name for the procedure that is used to visualize the inside of the heart and perform interventions
- This is the acronym for the backflow of blood flow to the jugular veins that happens in right-sided heart failure
- I am the diagnostic test that allows you to view the visual structures of the heart and see how it is pumping
- A generic name for an abnormal heart beat
- An assessment finding common in heart failure- signifies an accumulation of fluid
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- This is an acronym for procedures performed to open and allow for removal of blockages of the coronary arteries
- I am the cardiac biomarker that takes awhile to rise but I do not stay elevated for long
- In this type of fibrillation the top of the heart is chaotic putting the patient at risk for hypotension and blood clots
- This is a heart rhythm where there is no electrical activity, you cannot shock this rhythm
- This can help to convert a patient out of an abnormal heart rhythm that still has a pulse
- I am the type of angina that is not relieved with rest or nitroglycerin
- I am the type of angina that gets better when you rest or take nitroglycerin
- This sided heart failure is characterized mostly by jugular vein distention, peripheral edema, and ascites
- I am the rhythm when your heart rate is below 60 bpm
- Acronym for a rhythm that has a heart rate >150 and has a skinny QRS (fast and skinny)
- This sided heart failure is characterized mostly by crackles, confusion, and breathing difficulties
- In this type of fibrillation the bottom of the heart is not properly contracting, they will not have a pulse
- I am the most common cardiac biomarker monitored that can tell you if cardiac damage is happening
- This will restart the heart if you have no pulse but still have electrical activity
- I am the acronym for the diagnostic test that will tell you if the electrical pattern of your heart is abnormal
27 Clues: A generic name for an abnormal heart beat • I am the rhythm when your heart rate is above 100 • I am the rhythm when your heart rate is below 60 bpm • This is the recommended diet for patients with cardiovascular disease • I am the type of angina that is not relieved with rest or nitroglycerin • ...
Respiratory System 2025-04-22
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- the flow of blood from the heart to the lungs and back.
- a muscular organ that pumps blood through the body.
- a part of the heart that controls the signal between atria and ventricles.
- the heart’s natural pacemaker; starts each heartbeat.
- the flow of blood from the heart to the rest of the body and back.
- one complete heartbeat (filling and pumping of blood).
- the rhythmic throbbing of arteries as blood is pumped.
- the liquid part of blood that carries cells and nutrients.
- blood rich in oxygen, usually found in arteries.
- the wall that separates the left and right sides of the heart.
- a lower chamber of the heart that pumps blood out.
- pressure the force of blood pushing against artery walls.
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- structures in the heart that keep blood flowing in one direction.
- an artery that supplies blood to the heart muscle.
- small blood vessels that collect blood from capillaries and carry it to the veins.
- a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
- the main and largest artery in the human body
- an upper chamber of the heart that receives blood.
- blood low in oxygen, usually found in veins.
- cells cells that fight infection and disease.
- cells cells that carry oxygen throughout the body.
- small delicate blood vessels throughout your body.
- a blood vessel that takes oxygenated blood away from the heart
- cell fragments that help blood to clot.
- a blood vessel in the circulatory system that mostly carries deoxygenated blood towards the heart.
25 Clues: cell fragments that help blood to clot. • blood low in oxygen, usually found in veins. • the main and largest artery in the human body • blood rich in oxygen, usually found in arteries. • a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. • an artery that supplies blood to the heart muscle. • an upper chamber of the heart that receives blood. • ...
circulatory system 2021-01-13
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- walls that divide the heart into chambers
- exchange carbon dioxide with oxygen w cells
- carry blood away from the heart
- protein in plasma
- sections of heart
- clot hardened lump of blood
- two lower chambers of the heart
- liquid that carries everything in blood
- protect the body from DISESE
- prevent backflow of blood
- carry blood to the heart
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- The force that blood exerts on the artery walls.
- clots the blood which helps stop bleeding
- cava gets rid of deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart
- actually carries the oxygen
- carry oxygen around the body
- largest artery in the body
- interior of a blood vessel
- high blood pressure
- when heatrbeat
20 Clues: when heatrbeat • protein in plasma • sections of heart • high blood pressure • carry blood to the heart • prevent backflow of blood • largest artery in the body • interior of a blood vessel • actually carries the oxygen • clot hardened lump of blood • carry oxygen around the body • protect the body from DISESE • carry blood away from the heart • two lower chambers of the heart • ...
cardiovascular system 2022-01-14
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- small vessels that perfuse tissues.
- -vessel,-process of recording
- degree of hot or cold
- vessels that deliver blood to tissues
- referred as a heart attack
- -around,-inflammation
- high blood pressure
- ultrasound to look at blood
- measuring pressure.
- a room for urgent care
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- ultrasound to look at the heart
- artery has a weakened wall
- process of recording in radiology
- resuscitation of a person dying
- pressure
- -fatty substance,-hardening
- moves through the body
- arrest,stopping of the heart
- use both suffixes for small
- artery,a disorder in the arteries
- vessels that return blood to the heart.
- pumps blood through the system
- tool to listen the heart and other body parts
- -ole and -ule
- artery disease
25 Clues: pressure • -ole and -ule • artery disease • high blood pressure • measuring pressure. • degree of hot or cold • -around,-inflammation • moves through the body • a room for urgent care • artery has a weakened wall • referred as a heart attack • -fatty substance,-hardening • use both suffixes for small • ultrasound to look at blood • arrest,stopping of the heart • -vessel,-process of recording • ...
cardiovascular system 2022-01-14
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- pumps blood through the system
- tool to listen the heart and other body parts
- a room for urgent care
- degree of hot or cold
- artery,a disorder in the arteries
- high blood pressure
- -vessel,-process of recording
- process of recording in radiology
- vessels that return blood to the heart.
- referred as a heart attack
- moves through the body
- arrest,stopping of the heart
- -ole and -ule
- vessels that deliver blood to tissues
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- ultrasound to look at the heart
- -fatty substance,-hardening
- resuscitation of a person dying
- ultrasound to look at blood
- use both suffixes for small
- measuring pressure.
- -around,-inflammation
- small vessels that perfuse tissues.
- artery has a weakened wall
- artery disease
- pressure
25 Clues: pressure • -ole and -ule • artery disease • high blood pressure • measuring pressure. • degree of hot or cold • -around,-inflammation • a room for urgent care • moves through the body • artery has a weakened wall • referred as a heart attack • -fatty substance,-hardening • ultrasound to look at blood • use both suffixes for small • arrest,stopping of the heart • -vessel,-process of recording • ...
Get that Cardio In! 2024-10-02
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- Failure - A condition where the heart cannot pump effectively.
- - Uses ultrasound to visualize heart structure and function.
- Test - Evaluates heart function under physical stress
- - Congestive Heart Failure.
- (ECG/EKG) - Measures the electrical activity of the heart.
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- - Chronic high blood pressure that can strain the heart.
- - Hardening and narrowing of arteries due to plaque accumulation.
- X-ray - Helps visualize the heart and blood vessels.
- Artery Disease - Narrowing of the coronary arteries due to plaque buildup.
- - Hypertension.
- - Abnormal heart rhythms that can disrupt normal function.
- - Electrocardiogram.
- - Coronary Artery Disease.
- Catheterization - Involves inserting a catheter to assess blood flow and pressure in the heart.
- - Myocardial Infarction (heart attack).
15 Clues: - Hypertension. • - Electrocardiogram. • - Coronary Artery Disease. • - Congestive Heart Failure. • - Myocardial Infarction (heart attack). • X-ray - Helps visualize the heart and blood vessels. • Test - Evaluates heart function under physical stress • - Chronic high blood pressure that can strain the heart. • - Abnormal heart rhythms that can disrupt normal function. • ...
Unit 5 Lab 2020-09-04
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- Abbreviation for (Cardiac Heart Failure)
- X-Ray Most commonly performed diagnostic x-ray examination.
- Root word pertaining to heart.
- Blood Pressure Condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.
- Ventricle The right lower chamber of the heart
- Improper beating of the heart
- Disease Inflammation of any of the layers of the pericardium
- Uses sound waves to produce images of your heart.
- Abbreviation for (supraventricular tachycardia)
- Abbreviation for (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
- Wall separating the ventricles and lower chambers of the heart from one another.
- Abbreviation for (Sudden Cardiac Death)
- Abbreviation for (left ventricular assist device)
- Scan that produces cross-sectional images of specific areas of a scanned object this allows the user to see inside the object without having to preform exploratory surgery.
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- Aniogram Procedure that is done with a special contrast dye injected into the body's blood vessels.
- Suffix pertaining to the surgical puncture as to aspirate or remove fluid.
- Hardening of the artery's.
- Ultrasound of the heart.
- Vena Cava Carries oxygenated blood from the lower half of the body to the right atrium of the heart.
- Atrium The left upper chamber of the heart.
- Suffix pertaining to (disease)
- Root word pertaining to vessel.
- Ventricle The left lower chamber of the heart
- Prefix pertaining to (slow)
- Disease of the heart muscle that makes it harder for your heart to pump blood through your body.
- Largest artery in the human body.
- Vena Cava The superior of the two venae cavae or (Vena Cava)
- Prefix pertaining to (fast)
- Atrium The right upper chamber of the heart.
29 Clues: Ultrasound of the heart. • Hardening of the artery's. • Prefix pertaining to (slow) • Prefix pertaining to (fast) • Improper beating of the heart • Root word pertaining to heart. • Suffix pertaining to (disease) • Root word pertaining to vessel. • Largest artery in the human body. • Abbreviation for (Sudden Cardiac Death) • Abbreviation for (Cardiac Heart Failure) • ...
Euphoria's Respiratory Crossword Puzzle 2021-03-20
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- Prefix meaning before/from or in front of
- Suffix meaning pain
- The medical term for a heart attack
- abbreviation for a portable, life saving device designed to treat people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest
- abbreviation for the medical name for a heart attack
- A test where the patient is asked to walk on a treadmill or ride a bicycle to increase how hard the heart rate
- Vessels that deliver blood to tissues
- A test where leads are attached to the chest
- Vessels that return blood to the heart
- High blood pressure
- A portable ECG machine that patients wear over a period of few days
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- Combining word for plug or blockage
- Networks of small vessels the perfuse tissues
- A procedure using x-ray dye and a catheter
- Pumps blood through the system
- A test that is used to measure certain items in the blood may indicate heart muscle damage
- suffix Surgical puncture to remove fluid
- A disorder in which there is a narrowing in the arteries surrounding the heart
- abbreviation for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
- abbreviation for a disease that develops when the major blood vessels that supply the heart become damaged or diseased
- The complete stopping of the heart
- A condition in which the pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed
- A condition in which an artery has a weakened wall that causes it to swell
- abbreviation for a condition that occurs when the heart muscle doesn't pump blood as well as it should
- prefix meaning under or insufficient
25 Clues: Suffix meaning pain • High blood pressure • Pumps blood through the system • The complete stopping of the heart • Combining word for plug or blockage • The medical term for a heart attack • prefix meaning under or insufficient • Vessels that deliver blood to tissues • Vessels that return blood to the heart • suffix Surgical puncture to remove fluid • ...
Pig Heart Dissection 2023-04-18
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- muscular wall between the right and left ventricles.
- heart relaxation phase
- atrioventricular valve between the right atrium and right ventricle.
- valve between the aorta and left ventricle, and between the pulmonary trunk and right ventricle.
- thick layer of the heart made of cardiac muscle
- any blood vessel that returns blood to the heart.
- large vein that returns blood from the lower body regions to the right atrium.
- branch of the aorta which splits apart to form the right subclavian artery and right common carotid artery.
- large artery that emerges from the left ventricle; carries blood to the systemic circuit. Apex - pointed end of the heart consisting of muscle from the left ventricle.
- one of the two upper chambers of the heart which receive blood.
- one of the two lower chambers of the heart which force blood into either the aorta or the pulmonary arteries.
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- blood vessel that return oxygenated blood from the lungs to the atrium
- large vein that returns blood from the upper regions of the body to the right atrium. Trabeculae carneae - ridges and folds on the walls of the ventricles.
- heart contraction phase
- ear-like flap made up of muscle from the atria.
- blood vessel that carries blood to the lungs to receive oxygen
- membrane around the heart
- atrioventricular valve between the left atrium and ventricle; also called the mitral valve.
- artery leading from the aorta that supplies blood to the heart muscle.
- any blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.
- the tip of the heart
21 Clues: the tip of the heart • heart relaxation phase • heart contraction phase • membrane around the heart • ear-like flap made up of muscle from the atria. • thick layer of the heart made of cardiac muscle • any blood vessel that returns blood to the heart. • muscular wall between the right and left ventricles. • any blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart. • ...
Cardiovascular System 2021-11-29
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- is a condition in which the pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed
- blood pressure cuff
- are tiny blood vessels that transport blood, nutrients and oxygen to cells in your organs and body systems
- a complete stopping of the heart
- meaning heart
- this tool, as you know, is used to listen for the sounds of the heart, but it also helps us listen to other body sounds like the lungs and intestines
- meaning inner or within
- blood pressure
- beats per minute
- swollen and dilated veins
- is a condition in which an artery has a weakened wall, causing it to swell, like a balloon
- automated external defibrillator
- high blood pressure
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- test that uses ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels
- are the blood vessels that deliver oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the tissues of the body
- meaning upon or on
- meaning middle
- involuntary striated muscle tissue found only in the heart and is responsible for the ability of the heart to pump blood
- emergency department
- X-ray dye called contrast is injected into blood vessels to diagnose things like narrowing (stenosis) or aneurysms. Any vessel can be looked at with this procedure
- are blood vessels in humans, and most other animals that carry blood towards the heart
- A laboratory test to measure certain items in the blood that may indicate heart muscle damage
- at the center of the cardiovascular system and has the job of pumping blood to the rest of the body
- echocardiogram
- meaning around
25 Clues: meaning heart • meaning middle • blood pressure • echocardiogram • meaning around • beats per minute • meaning upon or on • blood pressure cuff • high blood pressure • emergency department • meaning inner or within • swollen and dilated veins • a complete stopping of the heart • automated external defibrillator • test that uses ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels • ...
Cardiovasular System 2023-09-22
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- Carries oxygen through the blood vessels
- An insoluble protein made in the blood to stop clotting
- Pumps blood through your body
- A disease in your heart of blood vessels
- Take oxygenated blood from lungs to heart
- Heart beats per minute
- Kills infections in the bloodstream
- Cell fragments that clot to stop bleeding
- Fluid made up of plasma red/white blood cells and platelets
- A cycle of pressure changes in the heart
- System of lungs, heart, and blood vessels
- Synynom for circulatory system
- Takes blood from the arteries to the capillaries
- The artery that takes oxygenated blood from the heart's left vetrical to the rest of the body
- When the blood to the brain is blocked or a vessel bursts
- Takes deoxygenated blood to the heart
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- The smallest blood vessel
- The vein that takes deoxygenated blood to the heart's right atrium
- High blood pressure
- System of blood traveling confined in blood vessels
- Take deoxygenated blood from heart to lungs
- System of blood traveling freely through the body
- A cell that can absorb bacteria and small cell particals
- A net work of capillaries
- Amount of pressure on the blood vessels
- Thickening of the artery walls
- The fluid that makes up your blood
- The smaller chambers of the heart
- Takes blood from the capillaries to the veins
- A soluble protein in plasm where fibrin is produced
- Takes oxygenated blood from the heart
- The large chambers of the heart
32 Clues: High blood pressure • Heart beats per minute • The smallest blood vessel • A net work of capillaries • Pumps blood through your body • Thickening of the artery walls • Synynom for circulatory system • The large chambers of the heart • The smaller chambers of the heart • The fluid that makes up your blood • Kills infections in the bloodstream • Takes oxygenated blood from the heart • ...
Unit 5 Activity 2 Crossword puzzle 2025-12-04
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- when a part of the heart doesn’t get the blood flow it needs
- nursing care plan
- emergency room
- process of cutting(Find the suffix)
- innermost tissue layer lining the heart's chambers and valves
- a disorder in which there is a narrowing in the arteries surrounding the heart
- what's the prefix for against
- intensive care unit
- Main organ for breathing
- process of recording, is a test that uses ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels.
- process of recording, 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
- (arteries, veins, and capillaries)
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- surgical procedure in which the patient’s heart is replaced with the heart from a donor
- composed of cardiac muscle tissues
- portable ECG machine that the patient wears over a few days
- a condition in which an artery has a weakened wall, causing it to swell, like a balloon.
- meaning chest
- a condition in which the pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed.
- test uses ultrasound to look at blood going through blood vessels to determine if they are narrowed or have a thrombus, from thromb(o)-, clot.
- muscle Hearts main tissue
- a condition in which the heart is not efficiently pumping from the left ventricle
- automated external defibrillator
- surgical removal/excision(Find the suffix)
- basic metabolic panel
- what is the prefix for many
25 Clues: meaning chest • emergency room • nursing care plan • intensive care unit • basic metabolic panel • Main organ for breathing • muscle Hearts main tissue • what is the prefix for many • what's the prefix for against • automated external defibrillator • composed of cardiac muscle tissues • (arteries, veins, and capillaries) • process of cutting(Find the suffix) • ...
Cardiovascular System 2020-07-30
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- Deoxygenated blood enters the heart through this blood vessel into the Right Atrium.
- These discs look like a dried apricot.
- This is a complex, connective tissue.
- Which blood vessel is located deeper within the body?
- These protect the body from disease and infection.
- Severe chest pain due to a lack of blood and oxygen to the heart muscle.
- Which valve does the blood flow through from the Left Atrium to the Left Ventricle?
- These are thin walled,hollow tubes with a wide lumen.
- This is a cancer of the blood caused by over-production of white blood cells.
- Which organ acts as a pump to push blood around the body?
- Platelets are formed here.
- The muscular layer of the heart that contracts.
- The lower chambers of the Heart.
- This blood disorder is characterised by a decrease in the oxygen carrying ability of blood.
- The outer layer of the heart that is like a double bag
- What is the name of the circulation to and from the lungs?
- Another word for high blood pressure.
- This gives blood it's characteristic red colour.
- This is the smooth, frictionless, inner layer of the blood vessel.
- A function of the Cardiovascular System.
- The study of Blood.
- The upper chambers of the Heart.
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- These are also called Thrombocytes.
- These are veins which have become twisted and enlarged.
- Blood drains from Arteries into this blood vessel.
- Capillaries meet and form these.
- This is a genetic condition that mainly affects people of African descent.
- What divides the heart into left and right sides?
- The reading when the heart is contracting.
- A blood clot.
- The reading when the heart is relaxing.
- The cavity where the heart and lungs reside.
- The thin inner layer of the heart made of epithelial tissue.
- This is slightly thick and has a straw colour.
- How many valves are there in the heart?
35 Clues: A blood clot. • The study of Blood. • Platelets are formed here. • Capillaries meet and form these. • The lower chambers of the Heart. • The upper chambers of the Heart. • These are also called Thrombocytes. • This is a complex, connective tissue. • Another word for high blood pressure. • These discs look like a dried apricot. • The reading when the heart is relaxing. • ...
Unit 5 Lab 2023-11-13
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- This abbreviation means automated external defibrillator.
- This abbreviation means blood pressure.
- Has thick walls and carries blood away from the heart.
- A test that utilizes ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels.
- When the heart completely stops.
- When the pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed.
- Outer layer of the heart wall.
- Measures certain items in a person’s blood that can indicate heart muscle damage.
- This prefix means above/over or excessive.
- When the heart is not effectively from the left ventricle. This results in reduced blood flow.
- A test when a catheter is used to inject dye into the vessels around the heart. This test can be used to look for narrowing vessels, aneurysms, and more.
- Has thin walls and carries blood to the heart.
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- A test that utilizes ultrasound to look at blood going through blood vessels. It can determine if the blood vessels are narrowed or have a thrombus.
- Inner layer of the heart wall. It lines each chamber of the heart.
- Veins that are often found in the legs that are swollen or dilated.
- This prefix means against.
- This abbreviation means cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- This prefix means fast.
- This prefix means middle.
- This abbreviation means coronary artery disease.
- Has thin walls. This allows for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. This also can also allow for the exchange of nutrients.
- This abbreviation means echocardiogram.
- When the arteries surrounding the heart narrow.
- A type of test that measures how well a person’s cardiovascular system is working. To perform this test, the patient is asked to walk or bike to increase how hard the heart has to work. While the patient does this, their oxygen levels and EKG are monitored.
- This prefix means many.
25 Clues: This prefix means fast. • This prefix means many. • This prefix means middle. • This prefix means against. • Outer layer of the heart wall. • When the heart completely stops. • This abbreviation means blood pressure. • This abbreviation means echocardiogram. • This prefix means above/over or excessive. • Has thin walls and carries blood to the heart. • ...
Cardiovascular System 2021-11-29
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- this is the chamber that receives blood into the heart
- abnormally high blood pressure
- this is the chamber where blood is pushed out of the heart
- blood vessels that take blood away from the heart
- this is a hardening of the artery walls caused by a build of cholesterol
- this side of the heart has oxygen in the blood
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- tiny blood vessels where CO2 and oxygen are exchanged
- brings blood back to the heart from the lungs
- takes blood away from the heart to the lungs
- this side of the heart has no oxygen in the bloood
- system that transports blood, oxygen, and nutrients to all cells
- organ that pumps blood to the entire body
- main vein bringing blood into the heart
- blood vessels that take blood to the heart
- organ responsible for carrying nutrients and oxygen to all cells
- main artery leaving the heart
16 Clues: main artery leaving the heart • abnormally high blood pressure • main vein bringing blood into the heart • organ that pumps blood to the entire body • blood vessels that take blood to the heart • takes blood away from the heart to the lungs • brings blood back to the heart from the lungs • this side of the heart has oxygen in the blood • ...
Act 3 2025-07-10
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- Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
- Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart.
- Prefix meaning heart.
- Medical term for high blood pressure.
- Test recording heart’s electrical signals.
- Prefix meaning vessel.
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- Smallest blood vessels where gas exchange happens.
- Tool used to listen to heart and lungs.
- Suffix meaning surgical removal.
- INFARCTION Another name for a heart attack.
- Test that uses sound waves to show hea
- Buildup of plaque in the arteries.
- Suffix meaning inflammation.
- Organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
- Brain condition caused by blocked or burst blood vessel.
- HEART FAILURE When the heart can't pump blood effectively.
- Suffix meaning record or picture.
17 Clues: Prefix meaning heart. • Prefix meaning vessel. • Suffix meaning inflammation. • Suffix meaning surgical removal. • Suffix meaning record or picture. • Buildup of plaque in the arteries. • Medical term for high blood pressure. • Test that uses sound waves to show hea • Tool used to listen to heart and lungs. • Test recording heart’s electrical signals. • ...
Kaidens 8th Period Puzzle 2024-03-27
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- Inflammation of a vein caused by the formation of a thrombus
- Prevents the backflow chambers between chambers between the atrium and ventricles
- A machine that continuously records cardiac rhythm
- Inflammation of the pericardium
- Helpful for diagnosing heart damage or scar tissue
- narrowing of the coronary arteries, resulting in an insufficient blood supply to the heart
- Condition characterized by severe, constricting pain or pressure in the chest
- Disease resulting from reduced blood flow of the heart
- Extra abnormal heartbeats that disrupt the regular ventricular rhythm of the heart
- A radiograph test that uses a contrast agent and a camera to take pictures of the blood flow in arteries and veins
- the __ Atrium receives blood from vena cava
- Prevent the backflow of blood into the ventricle
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- A record of the electric activity of the heart
- Inflammation of the inner layer of the heart muscle
- collects oxygenated blood and carries it from the lungs back to the heart
- the __ ventricle
- Within prefix
- suffix that means to turn
- Tissue dearh in the heart muscle resulting from an obstructed artery
- Fast heart rate
- chest combining form
- apart prefix
- Process of listening to the internal sounds of the body using a stethoscope
- disease that narrows the arteries results in decreased blood flow to the extremities, causing claudication
- combining form of heart
25 Clues: apart prefix • Within prefix • Fast heart rate • the __ ventricle • chest combining form • combining form of heart • suffix that means to turn • Inflammation of the pericardium • the __ Atrium receives blood from vena cava • A record of the electric activity of the heart • Prevent the backflow of blood into the ventricle • A machine that continuously records cardiac rhythm • ...
cardiovascular crossword 2021-02-28
Across
- muscular layer, contracts to pump blood
- meaning two
- meaning three
- atrial fibrillation
- dye injected into blood vessels
- artery has a weakened wall
- meaning around
- measure certain items in the blood
- meaning heart
- acute myocardial infarction
- swollen or dilated veins
- meaning middle
- where the blood gets oxygen
Down
- ultrasound to look at the heart&vessels
- increase pressure in the blood vessels
- sac around the heart is inflamed
- narrowing in the arteries
- portable ECG machine that patients wears
- outer layer of the heart
- evaluate how this system is functioning
- thin inner layer of the heart
- center of the cardiovascular system
- automated external defibrillator
- atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
- coronary artery bypass graft
25 Clues: meaning two • meaning three • meaning heart • meaning around • meaning middle • atrial fibrillation • outer layer of the heart • swollen or dilated veins • narrowing in the arteries • artery has a weakened wall • acute myocardial infarction • where the blood gets oxygen • coronary artery bypass graft • thin inner layer of the heart • dye injected into blood vessels • ...
med term 2020-12-21
Across
- This organ beats to keep you alive
- Detects irregular heart rhythms
- Means heart
- root word for veins
- Liquid that flows through the whole body
- Fats such as cholesterol can block these
- transcatheter aortic valve replacement
- when the flow of blood to the heart is blocked
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy
- Red and Blue lines that are noticeable through skin
Down
- This is a disease when your heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should
- vessels Channels within your body that blood is distributed through
- Disease narrowing of the arteries
- Disease when the arteries harden
- Means more blood vessels
- Means pertaining to
- implantable cardioverter defibrillator
- abnormal heart rhythms
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- coronary artery bypass graft surgery
- Cardiovascular disease
- root word for blood
22 Clues: Means heart • root word for veins • Means pertaining to • root word for blood • abnormal heart rhythms • Cardiovascular disease • Means more blood vessels • Magnetic resonance imaging • Detects irregular heart rhythms • Disease when the arteries harden • Disease narrowing of the arteries • Cardiac resynchronization therapy • This organ beats to keep you alive • ...
Anatomy Of The Heart 2024-01-18
Across
- the relaxation of ventricles
- constricts damaged blood vessels
- blood cell formation
- the outer layer of the heart
- a graphic record of heart activity
- Disease- abnormally shaped hemoglobin
- the wall between the atria and ventricles
- Pressure- the peak of ventricular contraction
- lack of adequate blood supply to the heart
- a foreign substance your immune system recognizes
- thickened artery walls due to fatty deposits
- the transport vehicle
Down
- prolonged heart rate
- Heart Failure- progressive weakening of the heart
- the contraction of ventricles
- a clot in an unbroken vessel
- decrease in oxygen and the ability to carry blood cells
- Externa- fibrous connective tissue supporting and protecting vessels
- high blood pressure
- a hereditary bleeding disorder
20 Clues: high blood pressure • prolonged heart rate • blood cell formation • the transport vehicle • the relaxation of ventricles • a clot in an unbroken vessel • the contraction of ventricles • the outer layer of the heart • a hereditary bleeding disorder • constricts damaged blood vessels • a graphic record of heart activity • Disease- abnormally shaped hemoglobin • ...
Medical Terminology Crossword 2023-03-09
Across
- Suffix meaning growth
- Double-layer sac that encloses the heart
- When the pericardial sac is inflamed
- Above, over, excessive
- Prefix meaning fast
- Potassium chloride
- The other two chambers of the heart
- Also known as treadmill test
- Vessel
- Two of the heart's four chambers
- Swollen and dilated veins
- Oxygen
Down
- Device that has wires implanted into heart wall
- Where and artery has a weakened wall
- Often confused with a heart attack
- The largest artery in the body
- Portable ECG machine
- Uses x-ray dye
- Where the heart lies
- Sodium
- Used to listen to heart sounds
- Nausea and vomiting
- Better known as high blood pressure
- Surgical puncture to remove fluid
24 Clues: Sodium • Vessel • Oxygen • Uses x-ray dye • Potassium chloride • Prefix meaning fast • Nausea and vomiting • Portable ECG machine • Where the heart lies • Suffix meaning growth • Above, over, excessive • Swollen and dilated veins • Also known as treadmill test • The largest artery in the body • Used to listen to heart sounds • Two of the heart's four chambers • Surgical puncture to remove fluid • ...
Cardiovascular System 2022-11-02
Across
- blood pressure pericardial sac around the lung is inflamed
- removes toxins from the blood
- used to listen to the heart and lungs
- fast
- enlarged
- heart attack
- cardiovascular
- creates thoughts, emotions, decision making, etc.
- transform waste into urine
- coronary artery disease
- inflammation
- destruction
- testing used to evaluate how well the system is functioning
Down
- used to measure blood pressure
- made up of cardiac muscle
- machine used to measure electrical activity of the heart
- normal
- artery disease narrowing of the arteries surrounding the heart
- supply body with oxygen
- a condition in which an artery has a weak wall
- arrest complete stopping of the heart
- Automated External Defibrillator
- enzymes used to test the amount of certain items in the blood
- Shortness of breath
- Normal sinus rhythm
25 Clues: fast • normal • enlarged • destruction • heart attack • inflammation • cardiovascular • Shortness of breath • Normal sinus rhythm • supply body with oxygen • coronary artery disease • made up of cardiac muscle • transform waste into urine • removes toxins from the blood • used to measure blood pressure • Automated External Defibrillator • used to listen to the heart and lungs • ...
Cardiac Rehab Anatomy and Physiology 2022-02-11
Across
- Vessel that supplies body with oxygen-rich blood
- Type of exercise that improves muscle strength and mass
- Procedure to diagnose and open blockages in the heart
- Type of surgery to go around blockages in heart
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Bottom chamber of the heart
- Normal heart rhythm
Down
- Percentage of blood that is pumped out of the heart
- Type of exercise that benefits the heart and lungs
- Heart rate under 60 bpm
- Heart rate over 100 bpm
- Small mesh tube implanted in artery to reduce blockage
- Vessel that brings blood back to the lungs to be re-oxygenated
- Top chamber of the heart
- One-way passage for blood through the heart
15 Clues: Normal heart rhythm • Irregular heart rhythm • Heart rate under 60 bpm • Heart rate over 100 bpm • Top chamber of the heart • Bottom chamber of the heart • One-way passage for blood through the heart • Type of surgery to go around blockages in heart • Vessel that supplies body with oxygen-rich blood • Type of exercise that benefits the heart and lungs • ...
Cardivascular System 2023-04-03
Across
- carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart
- white blood cell
- iron-containing pigment in red blood cells essential for oxygen transportation
- the large artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body
- a vein that is the 2nd largest vein in the body
- Red blood cell
- dilated veins caused by defective valves
- insufficient blood supply to the body
- a vein that is the largest vein in the body
- chamber of the heart that receives de-oxygenated from the body
- chamber of the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the heart
Down
- cardiac standstill
- myocardial infarction
- carries blood away from the heart
- artery carrying de-oxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs
- a group of diseases characterized by insufficient blood cells
- irregular heartbeat
- carries blood towards the heart
18 Clues: Red blood cell • white blood cell • cardiac standstill • irregular heartbeat • myocardial infarction • carries blood towards the heart • carries blood away from the heart • insufficient blood supply to the body • dilated veins caused by defective valves • a vein that is the largest vein in the body • a vein that is the 2nd largest vein in the body • ...
HEART OF THE MATTER 2024-03-27
Across
- the red blood cells are made in this part of the bones
- upper chamber of the heart
- the process of blood moving around the body
- this makes the sound of the heart beat
- the pump to this system
- this is the area that separates the chambers
- this causes blood to form a clot
- this is the doctor you would see for the heart
- main component of blood carried throughout the body
Down
- the lower chamber of the heart
- type of blood cells that carries oxygen
- type of blood cells that destroys bacteria in the body
- meaning is heart
- this is the liquid part of blood
- carries blood to the heart
- blood vessels that carries blood away from the heart
- the largest artery in the body
- the smallest blood vessels
18 Clues: meaning is heart • the pump to this system • upper chamber of the heart • carries blood to the heart • the smallest blood vessels • the lower chamber of the heart • the largest artery in the body • this is the liquid part of blood • this causes blood to form a clot • this makes the sound of the heart beat • type of blood cells that carries oxygen • ...
Jas Cardiovascular Puzzle 2023-06-20
Across
- partition
- valve between left atrium and left ventricle
- largest artery in the body
- closes an opening
- lower tip of the heart
- valve between right atrium and right ventricle
- smallest type of blood vessel
- abnormal swishing sound
- small vein
Down
- contraction phase of the heartbeat
- inner lining of the blood vessels
- inner lining of the heart
- muscular layer of the heart
- upper chambers of the heart
- carries blood away from the heart
- beat of the heart
- relax phase of the heartbeat
- Greek word meaning stupor
18 Clues: partition • small vein • closes an opening • beat of the heart • lower tip of the heart • abnormal swishing sound • inner lining of the heart • Greek word meaning stupor • largest artery in the body • muscular layer of the heart • upper chambers of the heart • relax phase of the heartbeat • smallest type of blood vessel • inner lining of the blood vessels • ...
Cardiovascular 2023-03-30
Across
- small artery
- smallest blood vessel
- another word for the SA node
- junction of two or more blood vessels
- contraction phase of the heart
- hollow core of blood vessel
- relaxation pahse of a heart beat
- Another name for mitral valve
- returns deoxygenated blood to the heart
Down
- a high blood pressure
- outermost layer of the heart
- abnormalnarrowing of the heart valve
- largest artery
- arterial disease caused by plaque build up
- carries oxygenated blood from the heart
- organ suplied by renal arteries
- cardiac muscle layer
- small vein
18 Clues: small vein • small artery • largest artery • cardiac muscle layer • a high blood pressure • smallest blood vessel • hollow core of blood vessel • outermost layer of the heart • another word for the SA node • Another name for mitral valve • contraction phase of the heart • organ suplied by renal arteries • relaxation pahse of a heart beat • abnormalnarrowing of the heart valve • ...
Unit 5 Lab 2023-04-04
Across
- vessels
- slow
- carry deoxygenated blood from the organs
- mitral valve prolapse
- behind or back
- used to look at the heart and its vessels
- pain
- chest pain
- records the electrical activity of the heart
- acute myocardial infarction
- artery has a weakened wall
- a tubular structure
Down
- complete stopping of the heart
- emergency department
- pumps blood throughout body
- high blood pressure
- used to measure certain items in the blood
- small
- nothing by mouth
- delicate blood vessels that exist throughout your body
- sac around heart is inflamed
- records heart activity
- fast
- veins swollen and dilated veins
- contrast is injected into blood vessels
- responsible for transporting fluid
26 Clues: slow • pain • fast • small • vessels • chest pain • behind or back • nothing by mouth • high blood pressure • a tubular structure • emergency department • mitral valve prolapse • records heart activity • artery has a weakened wall • pumps blood throughout body • acute myocardial infarction • sac around heart is inflamed • complete stopping of the heart • veins swollen and dilated veins • ...
cardiovascular system 2022-01-14
Across
- pumps blood through the system
- tool to listen the heart and other body parts
- a room for urgent care
- degree of hot or cold
- artery,a disorder in the arteries
- high blood pressure
- -vessel,-process of recording
- process of recording in radiology
- vessels that return blood to the heart.
- referred as a heart attack
- moves through the body
- arrest,stopping of the heart
- -ole and -ule
- vessels that deliver blood to tissues
Down
- ultrasound to look at the heart
- -fatty substance,-hardening
- resuscitation of a person dying
- ultrasound to look at blood
- use both suffixes for small
- measuring pressure.
- -around,-inflammation
- small vessels that perfuse tissues.
- artery has a weakened wall
- artery disease
- pressure
25 Clues: pressure • -ole and -ule • artery disease • high blood pressure • measuring pressure. • degree of hot or cold • -around,-inflammation • a room for urgent care • moves through the body • artery has a weakened wall • referred as a heart attack • -fatty substance,-hardening • ultrasound to look at blood • use both suffixes for small • arrest,stopping of the heart • -vessel,-process of recording • ...
Anatomy Of The Heart 2024-01-18
Across
- the wall between the atria and ventricles
- Heart Failure- progressive weakening of the heart
- a graphic record of heart activity
- constricts damaged blood vessels
- a foreign substance your immune system recognizes
- Externa- fibrous connective tissue supporting and protecting vessels
- a hereditary bleeding disorder
- high blood pressure
- prolonged heart rate
- a clot in an unbroken vessel
- Pressure- the peak of ventricular contraction
Down
- lack of adequate blood supply to the heart
- the relaxation of ventricles
- the contraction of ventricles
- Disease- abnormally shaped hemoglobin
- the outer layer of the heart
- decrease in oxygen and the ability to carry blood cells
- blood cell formation
- the transport vehicle
- thickened artery walls due to fatty deposits
20 Clues: high blood pressure • blood cell formation • prolonged heart rate • the transport vehicle • the relaxation of ventricles • a clot in an unbroken vessel • the contraction of ventricles • the outer layer of the heart • a hereditary bleeding disorder • constricts damaged blood vessels • a graphic record of heart activity • Disease- abnormally shaped hemoglobin • ...
NCMCOA6 2025-08-15
Across
- “Good” cholesterol
- Abnormally fast heart rate
- “Bad” cholesterol
- Abnormally slow heart rate
- Medication for chest pain often taken under the tongue
- Common term for a heart attack
- Heart’s natural pacemaker
- Valve between the left atrium and left ventricle
- Irregular heartbeat
- Condition of persistently high blood pressure
Down
- Protein that rises in the blood during a heart attack
- Test that records the heart’s electrical activity
- Second heart sound (“lub–___”)
- Bluish skin due to low oxygen
- Type of medication that helps the body remove excess water and salt
- Chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart
- Difficulty breathing
- Rapid, irregular rhythm from the atria
- Blood clot in a blood vessel
- Swelling from fluid buildup
20 Clues: “Bad” cholesterol • “Good” cholesterol • Irregular heartbeat • Difficulty breathing • Heart’s natural pacemaker • Abnormally fast heart rate • Abnormally slow heart rate • Swelling from fluid buildup • Blood clot in a blood vessel • Bluish skin due to low oxygen • Second heart sound (“lub–___”) • Common term for a heart attack • Rapid, irregular rhythm from the atria • ...
MUSC Heart & Vascular Haile/Pinnacle Pt - Cardiology Terms 2023-10-31
Across
- inflammation of the myocardium, the muscular part of the heart, caused most often by viral infection and less often by bacterial infections, certain medications, toxins, and autoimmune disorders.
- Heart Disease/ heart muscles and valves damage due to rheumatic fever caused by Streptococcus pyogenes a group A streptococcal infection.
- diseases of cardiac muscle
- inflammation of the inner layer of the heart, the endocardium. The structures most commonly involved are the heart valves.
- Artery Stenosis/ the narrowing of one or both of the renal arteries, most often caused by atherosclerosis or fibromuscular dysplasia
- Artery Disease/ involves the reduction of blood flow to the heart muscle due to build-up of atherosclerotic plaque in the arteries of the heart.
- Myocarditis/ inflammation of the myocardium caused by pathologically activated eosinophilic white blood cells.
- Heart Disease/ heart structure malformations existing at birth
Down
- Disease/ disease of blood vessels that supply blood to the brain
- Heart Disease/ a failure at the right side of the heart with respiratory system involvement
- Aneurysm/ an enlargement (dilatation) of the aorta to greater than 1.5 times normal size.
- Dysrhythmias/ abnormalities of heart rhythm
- Failure/ a clinical syndrome caused by the inability of the heart to supply sufficient blood to the tissues to meet their metabolic requirements
- Heart Disease/ diseases of the heart secondary to high blood pressure or hypertension
- Arterial Disease/ disease of blood vessels that supply blood to the arms and legs
- Heart Disease/ any cardiovascular disease process involving one or more of the four valves of the heart
16 Clues: diseases of cardiac muscle • Dysrhythmias/ abnormalities of heart rhythm • Heart Disease/ heart structure malformations existing at birth • Disease/ disease of blood vessels that supply blood to the brain • Arterial Disease/ disease of blood vessels that supply blood to the arms and legs • ...
unit 5 activity 2 2024-10-24
Across
- what regulates irregular heartbeats
- what is the abbreviation for atrial fibrillation
- what does brady mean
- what does itis mean
- what does pathy mean
- how many chambers does the heart have
- what does oma mean
- what does anti mean
- what is used to measure your blood pressure
- what does tachy mean
- arteries carry blood ___ from the heart
- what is the abbreviation for cardiopulmonaryresuscitation
- what does ectomy mean
Down
- what is the top of the heart called
- whats the abbreviation for chest pain
- whats the largest artery
- what does hyper mean
- what does hypo mean
- what is a heart doctor called
- what is used to listen to heartbeats
- what does bi mean
- capillaries have very ___ walls
- what carries blood to the heart
- what is the medical term for rapid heart rate
- where does the heart lie at
- what does megaly mean
26 Clues: what does bi mean • what does oma mean • what does hypo mean • what does itis mean • what does anti mean • what does hyper mean • what does brady mean • what does pathy mean • what does tachy mean • what does megaly mean • what does ectomy mean • whats the largest artery • where does the heart lie at • what is a heart doctor called • capillaries have very ___ walls • ...
miah 2024-11-21
Across
- pertaining to
- small structure in the heart
- double layered sac that surrounds the heart
- swollen and dilated veins
- narrowing in one of the coronary arteries
- hardening of the arteries
- before/from or in front of
- combining form meaning chest
- procedure used to diagnose stenosis
Down
- narrowing of the coronary arteries
- pressure exerted by blood against the wall of an artery or vein
- main chamber of the heart
- machine that records electrical activity in the heart
- portable ECG machine
- wall between the right and left atria
- medical word for skin
- the outer layer of the heart
- to cut
- deep vein thrombosis
- used to measure certain items in the blood
- normal sinus rhythm
- nothing by mouth
- upper Chambers of the heart
- complete stopping of the heart
- pressure in blood vessels is too high
25 Clues: to cut • pertaining to • nothing by mouth • normal sinus rhythm • portable ECG machine • deep vein thrombosis • medical word for skin • main chamber of the heart • swollen and dilated veins • hardening of the arteries • before/from or in front of • upper Chambers of the heart • small structure in the heart • the outer layer of the heart • combining form meaning chest • ...
NANCY CRUZ 2024-11-21
Across
- patients oxygen levels and EKG monitored during test
- basic metabolic panel
- between the left ventricle and left aorta
- intensive care unit
- occurs due to exercise,anxiety,or stress
- separated by interatrial septum
- disease
- swollen + dialiated veins,veins found in the legs
- disease that effects the heart muscle making hard for heart to pump blood
- sends electrical signal to regulate heart beats
- pts heart replaced with heart from a donor
- bottom heart chambers
- electrocordiogram
Down
- union or association
- or less than normal
- wall between right and left venticles
- tachycardia
- know low blood pressure decreased pressure in blood vessels
- between right ventricle and pulmonary
- device that delivers electrical shock to heart
- radiant energy
- untreated myocardial
- portable ecg machine that patients wear over a few days
- vessels:blood vessels
- potassium chlorine
25 Clues: disease • tachycardia • radiant energy • electrocordiogram • potassium chlorine • or less than normal • intensive care unit • union or association • untreated myocardial • basic metabolic panel • vessels:blood vessels • bottom heart chambers • separated by interatrial septum • wall between right and left venticles • between right ventricle and pulmonary • ...
Cardiovascular System 2024-12-06
Across
- middle, muscular layer of the heart
- this root means “pulse”
- an instrument that measures pressure
- largest artery in the body
- diabetes mellitus
- acute myocardial infarction
- this suffix means “chest”
- a swollen artery due to a weakened wall
- smaller versions of arteries
- small branch of veins
- coronary artery bypass graft
- a procedure using x-ray dye to look at vessels
- vessels with thin walls that exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
- this prefix means “slow”
- this prefix means “outside of”
Down
- records the electrical activity of the heart to check its rhythm
- the complete stopping of the heart
- hypertension
- high blood pressure
- ventricular tachycardia
- uses ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels
- the pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed
- a heart attack
- this suffix means “pressure”
- an instrument commonly used to listen to the heart and lungs
25 Clues: hypertension • a heart attack • diabetes mellitus • high blood pressure • small branch of veins • this root means “pulse” • ventricular tachycardia • this prefix means “slow” • this suffix means “chest” • largest artery in the body • acute myocardial infarction • this suffix means “pressure” • smaller versions of arteries • coronary artery bypass graft • this prefix means “outside of” • ...
Review for Chapter 10,11 Test 2023-01-13
Across
- most abundant blood cell
- middle layer, muscle of heart
- upper chambers of heart
- thin-walled vessels with valves inside
- membrane surrounding the heart
- vessels that carry blood AWAY from heart
- artery listened to while taking blood pressure
- vessels bringing blood back to heart from lungs
- the universal recipient
- protein that carries oxygen in RBCs
- makes up the majority of blood
- instrument used to take blood pressure
Down
- function is to clot blood
- another word for heart attack
- largest artery of the body
- valve found between right atrium and right ventricle
- large vein carrying blood to right atrium
- valve found between left atrium and left ventricle
- known as pacemaker of the heart
- makes up the majority plasma
- top number of blood pressure reading
- most abundant leukocyte
- high blood pressure
- describes type O blood (can give to anybody)
- largest leukocyte
25 Clues: largest leukocyte • high blood pressure • upper chambers of heart • most abundant leukocyte • the universal recipient • most abundant blood cell • function is to clot blood • largest artery of the body • makes up the majority plasma • another word for heart attack • middle layer, muscle of heart • membrane surrounding the heart • makes up the majority of blood • ...
Respiratory system 2025-09-08
Across
- Breathing muscle
- Breathing out
- Lower heart chambers
- Airway tube
- Circulation Heart–body circulation
- Circulation Heart–lung circulation
- Flap covering airway
- Upper heart chambers
- Tiny nose hairs
- Large air tubes
- Help clot blood
- Respiration Gas exchange in cells
- Windpipe
- Tiny air sacs in lungs
- Prevents backflow
- Gas needed for life
- Small air tubes
- Carry blood to heart
- Close with heartbeat
- Breathing process
- System Breathing system
Down
- Body fluid
- Cava Main vein to heart
- Throat passage
- Carry blood away
- Breathing in
- Pumps blood
- Entry of air
- Blood Cells Fight infection
- Respiration Gas exchange in lungs
- Liquid part of blood
- Voice box
- Oxygen-carrying pigment
- Beat of arteries
- Dioxide Gas we exhale
- Organs for breathing
- Circulation Two blood loops
- Smallest blood vessels
- Largest artery
39 Clues: Windpipe • Voice box • Body fluid • Airway tube • Pumps blood • Breathing in • Entry of air • Breathing out • Throat passage • Largest artery • Tiny nose hairs • Large air tubes • Help clot blood • Small air tubes • Breathing muscle • Carry blood away • Beat of arteries • Prevents backflow • Breathing process • Gas needed for life • Lower heart chambers • Flap covering airway • Liquid part of blood • ...
Medical Terms Unit 5 2025-12-05
Across
- Swollen and dilated veins
- Basic metabolic panel
- Pulse
- A procedure done in a specialized area of radiology
- Beyond
- A test that uses ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels
- Instrument to measure pressure
- The outer layer of a heart
- Automated external defibrillator
- vessel
- A condition in which the pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed
- Clot
Down
- Septum The wall between the right and left ventricles
- Atrial fibrillation
- Blood pressure cuff
- The thin layer of the heart that lines each chamber
- High blood pressure
- Acute myocardial infarction
- A condition in which an artery has a weakened wall, causing it to swell, like a balloon
- Portable device that produces an electrocardiogram once several electrodes have been connected to the chest
- The bottom of the heart
- The top of the heart
- Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
- A heart attack
- process of recoding
25 Clues: Clot • Pulse • Beyond • vessel • A heart attack • Atrial fibrillation • Blood pressure cuff • High blood pressure • process of recoding • The top of the heart • Basic metabolic panel • The bottom of the heart • Swollen and dilated veins • The outer layer of a heart • Acute myocardial infarction • Instrument to measure pressure • Automated external defibrillator • ...
Cardiovascular System 2023-05-01
Across
- Smallest Blood vessels
- Brings blood to the heart
- Platelets
- Oxygenated blood enters back through the heart through the...
- Thin membrane separating the chambers
- Blood travels from the right to the left through the...
- White blood cell
Down
- Muscular tissue of the heart
- Oxygenated blood leaves the heart through the...
- Lower section of the heart
- Blood enters the heart through the...
- Brings blood from the heart
- Membrane surrounding the heart
- Upper section of the heart
- Red blood cell
15 Clues: Platelets • Red blood cell • White blood cell • Smallest Blood vessels • Brings blood to the heart • Lower section of the heart • Upper section of the heart • Brings blood from the heart • Muscular tissue of the heart • Membrane surrounding the heart • Blood enters the heart through the... • Thin membrane separating the chambers • Oxygenated blood leaves the heart through the... • ...
Heart Cross Word Puzzle 2021-03-11
Across
- What we can do to keep our heart in great shape
- Someone with a heart issue should only eat 1,500 mg of this mineral
- Heart ______ is when their is a block in the heart and blood cannot get to the heart
- One slice with pepperoni can be as much as 1/3 of your daily sodium
- The heart is what kind of muscle
- When a vein or artery bursts and blood cannot get to the heart. You use FAST to diagnose
- Heart _______ is when there is a clog in the veins and arteries
- Blood leaves the heart and travels through the body through these
- Blood without oxygen enters this side of the heart
Down
- Our heart will pump about 2,000 gallons of this each day
- 3/4 of the sodium that we consume come from packaged food and these establishments
- Our heart will do this about 100,000 times a day
- Blood comes back to the heart through these
- Blood with oxygen exits this side of the heart
- Sodium Chloride is better known as this ingredient
- ____ Blood Pressure is when there is added pressure on the walls of the arteries
16 Clues: The heart is what kind of muscle • Blood comes back to the heart through these • Blood with oxygen exits this side of the heart • What we can do to keep our heart in great shape • Our heart will do this about 100,000 times a day • Sodium Chloride is better known as this ingredient • Blood without oxygen enters this side of the heart • ...
Unit 4 2018-04-15
Across
- This node causes the contraction for the ventricles of the heart.
- The plane that cuts the body into left and right.
- Heart rate that exceeds normal level
- shows electrical activity.
- The plane that consists of anterior and posterior
- When the ventricles of the heart are contracted.
- Covers surfaces and lines cavities or chambers.
- found in what part of the tunica externa.
- Transmits electrical signals
- When the parts of the heart are contracting.
Down
- Protects, connects, and supports all other tissues.
- A test that uses dyes and an x-ray to look at the blood flow of certain blood vessels.
- The plane that move into inferior and superior
- High blood pressure.
- Brings oxygen and glucose to cells.
- A test that shows the structure of the heart using an ultrasound.
- Helps generate movement.
- A procedure in which they use a balloon to open a partially blocked blood vessel.
- Brings deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
- Takes oxygenated blood away from the heart.
- This node causes the atriums in the heart to contract.
21 Clues: High blood pressure. • Helps generate movement. • shows electrical activity. • Transmits electrical signals • Brings oxygen and glucose to cells. • Heart rate that exceeds normal level • found in what part of the tunica externa. • Takes oxygenated blood away from the heart. • Brings deoxygenated blood back to the heart. • When the parts of the heart are contracting. • ...
Body Systems 2015-06-11
Across
- Name for the vena cava that comes from the top half of the body
- Smallest blood vessel. Only one cell thick
- Part of the circulatory system. Pumps blood
- The bottom camber in the heart
- Carries blood to the lungs
- Part of the digestive system
- Bring in oxygen and exchange carbon dioxide. Part of the respiratory and excretory systems
- Name of the major vein that returns blood to the heart
- Name for blood vessels that carry blood to the heart
Down
- Name for the vena cava that comes from the bottom half of the body
- Major artery that carries blood away from the heart
- Name for blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
- Longest part of the digestive system
- Name for the wind pipe after it branches off towards the left and right lung
- Carries blood from the lungs back to the heart
- Tiny air sac in the lungs
- Filter blood and create urine. Part of the excretory system
- Holds urine before it is excreted
- The top chamber in the heart
- Excretes sweat as part of the excretory system
20 Clues: Tiny air sac in the lungs • Carries blood to the lungs • Part of the digestive system • The top chamber in the heart • The bottom camber in the heart • Holds urine before it is excreted • Longest part of the digestive system • Smallest blood vessel. Only one cell thick • Part of the circulatory system. Pumps blood • Carries blood from the lungs back to the heart • ...
Cardiovascular system 2021-12-02
Across
- The cardiovascular system pumps blood from the heart to this organ to get oxygen.
- The opposite of big.
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy.
- Pertaining to.
- The cardiovascular system has this organ at the center of its function.
- Vessels that deliver blood to tissues.
- Disease Disorders of the aorta.
- A disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant.
- Angiogram Uses X-ray imaging to see your heart's blood vessels.
- Inflammation
- MRI Makes detailed images of the beating heart.
- Networks of small vessels that perfuse tissues.
- The problem of the heart rate or rythem of your heartbeat.
- Makes it harder for your heart to pump to the rest of the body.
- Vessels that return blood to the heart.
Down
- Coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
- A simple and fast test used to evaluate the heart.
- Pain.
- Failure When the heart muscle doesn't pump blood as well as it should.
- Uses sound waves to create moving pictures of your heart.
- Acute coronary syndromes.
- Cardiovascular disease.
- Acute myocardial infarction.
- Attack When blood is blocked from flowing to the heart muscle.
- X-ray Uses X-rays to look at the structures and organs in your chest.
25 Clues: Pain. • Inflammation • Pertaining to. • The opposite of big. • Cardiovascular disease. • Acute coronary syndromes. • Acute myocardial infarction. • Disease Disorders of the aorta. • Cardiac resynchronization therapy. • Coronary artery bypass graft surgery. • Vessels that deliver blood to tissues. • Vessels that return blood to the heart. • ...
Cardiac muscle 2022-09-28
Across
- resting membrane potential in cardiac muscle
- what ion is responsible for the plateau in cardiac muscle AP?
- primary ion responsible for AP in a pacemaker cell
- location of pacemaker
- muscular wall of the heart
- ______ cells: capable of forming action potentials
- T/F Ca+ binds to Troponin in cardiac excitation-contraction coupling.
- the duration of the action potential is the _____ as the duration of its contraction.
- T/F Cardiac muscles can have tetanization?
- covers the outer surface of the heart; aka visceral pericardium
- normal pacemaker of the heart
Down
- _____ channels participate in spontaneous depolarization of the pacemaker
- mitochondria make up __% of cytoplasm volume in cardiac fibers
- ________ cells: contracting heart cells; striated; conduct impulse; atrial and ventricular muscle
- compartment in the thoracic cavity that holds the heart
- pacemaker Na channels; close during AP
- serous membrane forms the outer wall of the heart cavity sac
- covers the inner surface of the heart
- the myocardium is interconnected by _________ which allow AP to travel easily
- ________ cells: conduct action potentials through the heart; create excitatory system that controls rhythmical beating
- Atrial cells have ______ action potentials than ventricular cells.
21 Clues: location of pacemaker • muscular wall of the heart • normal pacemaker of the heart • covers the inner surface of the heart • pacemaker Na channels; close during AP • T/F Cardiac muscles can have tetanization? • resting membrane potential in cardiac muscle • primary ion responsible for AP in a pacemaker cell • ______ cells: capable of forming action potentials • ...
Transport In Humans 2021-03-28
Across
- Prevent the backflow of blood in veins
- Component of blood that engulfs pathogens
- Blood enters the left side of the heart via the
- Blood vessels only a cell thick to allow diffusion of substances across them
- Blood is taken to the body via the
- Component of blood that transport oxygen
- The transport medium of our body
- The blood in the right side of the heart is
- Separates both sides of the heart
- The blood in the left side of the heart is
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- Blood becomes oxygenated in the
- Part of the blood that transports substances
- Red pigment that give red blood cells their color
- Blood enters the right side of the heart via the
- Help in blood clotting
- Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
- Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart
- Type of muscles that make up the heart
- Component of blood that produces antibodies to fight infections
- The movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of lower concentration until particles are evenly distributed.
20 Clues: Help in blood clotting • Blood becomes oxygenated in the • The transport medium of our body • Separates both sides of the heart • Blood is taken to the body via the • Prevent the backflow of blood in veins • Type of muscles that make up the heart • Component of blood that transport oxygen • Component of blood that engulfs pathogens • ...
Heart Project Crossword 2023-10-20
Across
- the volume of blood from the heart per stroke
- valve between the right atrium and ventricle that has 3 cusps
- heart contraction
- the deepest layer of the heart
- when the heart relaxes and fills with blood
- the first layer of the heart
- the amount of blood pumped from the heart per minute
- prevents the backflow of blood in the aorta and the heart between the pulmonary artery
- The two valves in between the atria and ventricles
- separates the left and right ventricles
Down
- middle layer of the heart
- Second largest vein in the body
- Narrowing of blood vessels
- Large artery that comes from the left ventricle and sends blood throughout the body
- largest vein in the human body
- semilunar valve between the left Ventrical and the aorta,prevents blood from coming back up
- what separates the left and right atria
- keeps tension on the chordae tendineae as the ventricle contracts
- bicuspid valve in between the left atrium and right atrium
- widening of the blood vessel
20 Clues: heart contraction • middle layer of the heart • Narrowing of blood vessels • the first layer of the heart • widening of the blood vessel • largest vein in the human body • the deepest layer of the heart • Second largest vein in the body • what separates the left and right atria • separates the left and right ventricles • when the heart relaxes and fills with blood • ...
Gary Aragon 2024-03-22
Across
- Deepest layer of the heart
- Slow
- Chest
- Characterized by severe, constricting pain or pressure in the chest
- Three
- The atria beats faster than the ventricles, causing a quivering motion
- Main vessel in which oxygen rich blood travels from heart to body
- Tissue death in heart muscle from obstructed artery
- A machine continuously recording cardiac rhythms
- Procedure where blood flow and pressure are measured with ultrasound tech
- An electrical device to control abnormal cardiac rhythm
- To hold back
- Condition of plaque built up in arteries
- Shocks sent through the heart
Down
- Test used to measure volume of blood
- Extra abnormal heartbeats that disrupt the normal ventricle rhythm
- Fibroserous sac that encloses the heart
- Pumps blood throughout body
- Brings oxygen rich blood from lungs to the heart
- A mass of solid, liquid or gas and an obstruction in the blood stream
- Thickening, hardening and loss of elasticity in arterial walls
- A shunt allows blood to travel from aorta to coronary artery
- Disease resulting from reducing blood flow of heart
- Pertaining to tone
24 Clues: Slow • Chest • Three • To hold back • Pertaining to tone • Deepest layer of the heart • Pumps blood throughout body • Shocks sent through the heart • Test used to measure volume of blood • Fibroserous sac that encloses the heart • Condition of plaque built up in arteries • Brings oxygen rich blood from lungs to the heart • A machine continuously recording cardiac rhythms • ...
The Cardiovascular System 2024-03-22
Across
- abnormal heart rhythms
- commonly known as a heart attack
- non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time using electrodes placed on the skin
- vessels that return blood to the heart
- blood vessels
- consists of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
- a chronic condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.
- elevated blood pressure in the arteries
- CAD
- surgical removal
Down
- invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions
- networks of small vessels that perfuse tissues.
- occurs when a blood vessel supplying the brain is blocked
- inflammation
- ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create detailed images of the heart's structure
- heart
- heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs
- a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout your body
- conditions related to blood
- vessels that deliver blood to tissues.
- a condition where the coronary arteries become narrowed or blocked due to the buildup of plaque
21 Clues: CAD • heart • inflammation • blood vessels • surgical removal • abnormal heart rhythms • conditions related to blood • commonly known as a heart attack • vessels that return blood to the heart • vessels that deliver blood to tissues. • elevated blood pressure in the arteries • networks of small vessels that perfuse tissues. • a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout your body • ...
Cardiovascular System Crossword 2024-11-14
Across
- fast
- Valve- Two flaps or cusps found between the left Atrium and left Ventricle
- Using an ultrasound to look at the heart and vessels
- acute myocardial infarction
- Heart Failure- Heart isn't pumping the correct way from the left Ventricle reducing blood flow
- outer/outside
- blood pressure
- Ultrasonography- Ultrasounds that look at the blood going through blood vessels to see if they are narrowed or have clots
- Arrest- HEART STOPS BEATING, myocardial infection is not treated
- System- Divided into pulmonary and systemic circulation
- blood
- atrial fibrillation
Down
- Blood Pressure Cuff
- Valve- Lungs that are a half moon shape
- Tool used to listen to the sound of the heart, as well as lungs and intestines
- Valve- Between the left ventricle and left aorta
- Infarction- AKA Heart Attack, part of the heart doesn't get enough blood
- Meets the second type of vessel, capillaries, at the bed
- against
- Procedure that is done in a specialized area of radiology
- inner
- slow
- Arteries have weakened walls, the cause swelling
- Artery Disease- Narrowing arteries that are surrounding the heart
- automated external defibrillator
25 Clues: fast • slow • inner • blood • against • outer/outside • blood pressure • Blood Pressure Cuff • atrial fibrillation • acute myocardial infarction • automated external defibrillator • Valve- Lungs that are a half moon shape • Valve- Between the left ventricle and left aorta • Arteries have weakened walls, the cause swelling • Using an ultrasound to look at the heart and vessels • ...
Unit 5 Activity 2 2025-07-10
Across
- Test that uses sound waves to show hea
- Medical term for high blood pressure.
- Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
- Prefix meaning heart.
- Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart.
- HEART FAILURE When the heart can't pump blood effectively.
- Suffix meaning record or picture.
- INFARCTION Another name for a heart attack.
Down
- Smallest blood vessels where gas exchange happens.
- Organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
- Tool used to listen to heart and lungs.
- Buildup of plaque in the arteries.
- Prefix meaning vessel.
- Suffix meaning inflammation.
- Brain condition caused by blocked or burst blood
- Test recording heart’s electrical signals.
- Suffix meaning surgical removal.
17 Clues: Prefix meaning heart. • Prefix meaning vessel. • Suffix meaning inflammation. • Suffix meaning surgical removal. • Suffix meaning record or picture. • Buildup of plaque in the arteries. • Medical term for high blood pressure. • Test that uses sound waves to show hea • Tool used to listen to heart and lungs. • Test recording heart’s electrical signals. • ...
Cardiovascular Crossword Puzzle 2022-05-09
Across
- ..the persistent HR slower than 60bpm
- ...is the double-walled sac surrounding
- ...bring blood towards the heart
- When the valve closes it makes this sound
- The contraction of the heart
- It brings... to the rest of the body
- ...Receives deoxygenated blood
- The relaxation of the heart
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- ...the persistent HR greater than 100bpm
- There are ... chambers
- ...The events that occur from the beginning of one heartbeat to the beginning of the next
- The heart is a...
- The heart wall consists of ...layers
- The heart is around the size of a...
- ...bring blood away from the heart
- The disease of the heart in the presentation
- The heart contains ...valves
- ...Take waste from the cells
18 Clues: The heart is a... • There are ... chambers • The relaxation of the heart • The contraction of the heart • The heart contains ...valves • ...Take waste from the cells • ...Receives deoxygenated blood • ...bring blood towards the heart • ...bring blood away from the heart • The heart wall consists of ...layers • The heart is around the size of a... • ...
Cardiovascular system practice 2022-12-06
Across
- Middle layer of the heart wall.
- The type of pressure generated in the blood vessels by the heart.
- System that creates red blood cells
- protective sac around the heart
- largest artery
- In general, it is the blood vessel type that carries blood back to the heart.
- Drains blood back to the heart from the upper regions of the body
- White blood cells
- It controls the timing of the heartbeat.
Down
- A measure of the strain felt in your arteries.
- The opening and closing of these things causes the sound of the heart
- Upper chambers of the heart
- Can cause low blood pressure
- The sound the heart makes
- Lower , external place that comes to a soft point on the heart
- High blood pressure can cause damage to ________
- Largest vein
17 Clues: Largest vein • largest artery • White blood cells • The sound the heart makes • Upper chambers of the heart • Can cause low blood pressure • Middle layer of the heart wall. • protective sac around the heart • System that creates red blood cells • It controls the timing of the heartbeat. • A measure of the strain felt in your arteries. • ...
Cardiovascular Physiology - Mateo Santiago 2024-11-07
Across
- the amount of blood pumped out of each ventricle in one minute (HR x SV)
- material pressure that the heart is pumping against
- a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to tissues and organs in the body
- the sound the closure of the pulmonary and aortic valves makes
- "pacemaker" , controls the electrical impulses which cause contraction
- the sound the closure of the AV valves makes
- the largest artery in the body, carries O2-rich blood away from the heart to the rest of the body
- a large vein that carries blood to the heart from other areas of the body
- the fibrous strand that connect the papillary muscles to the mitral and tricuspid valves in the heart
- the two lower chambers of the heart, one one the right and one on the left
- volume of blood in the ventricle before contraction
- the phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart muscle relaxes and the heart's chambers fill with blood
- carries oxygen poor blood to the lungs and back to the heart
- the contraction of the heart muscle that forces blood out of the heart and into the circulatory system
- rapid and irregular signaling contractions not controlled by SA node, fixed by defibrillation
Down
- flaps that open and close to control the direction and flow of blood through the heart
- transmits the stimulus to the ventricles
- delicate blood vessels that exist throughout your body
- Volume / beat
- a tiny vein, one that collects blood from the capillaries
- uncoordinated atria; and ventricular contractions
- all of the events involved with the blood flow through the heart
- caused by high pressure in the ventricle by itself
- channels that carry blood throughout the body
- carries oxygen rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body and back
- beats / minute
- delays the stimulus to the ventricles
- any of the tubing that forms the part of the blood circulation system of the body, mostly carries O2 poor blood to the heart
- the two upper chambers of the heart that receive blood from the veins and pump it into the ventricles
- distribute stimulus to the myocardial cells
30 Clues: Volume / beat • beats / minute • delays the stimulus to the ventricles • transmits the stimulus to the ventricles • distribute stimulus to the myocardial cells • the sound the closure of the AV valves makes • channels that carry blood throughout the body • uncoordinated atria; and ventricular contractions • caused by high pressure in the ventricle by itself • ...
Caridovascular system Crossword 2025-05-06
Across
- Heads to the right ventricle
- Smallest vein
- Muscle of the heart
- Largest Artery
- Carries oxygen
Down
- Chambers at bottom of the heart
- Membrane in the heart
- Mucus made on outside of heart
- Platelet's second name
- Fights infection
- Superior and inferior on the heart
- Carry oxygen filled blood to heart
- Carries blood away from heart
- Upper cavities of the heart
- Usually shown blue
15 Clues: Smallest vein • Largest Artery • Carries oxygen • Fights infection • Usually shown blue • Muscle of the heart • Membrane in the heart • Platelet's second name • Upper cavities of the heart • Heads to the right ventricle • Carries blood away from heart • Mucus made on outside of heart • Chambers at bottom of the heart • Superior and inferior on the heart • Carry oxygen filled blood to heart
Crossword Puzzle Challenge Part 2023-11-16
Across
- color of the blood
- which side of the heart the oxygen-poor blood enters?
- contraction of the heart
- record used to detect electrical changes in heart muscle
- In veins or the heart, there's a special part that acts like a door, letting blood go only one way.
- smallest vessels
Down
- beat of the heart
- relaxation of the heart
- supply blood to the neck and head
- small artery
- separated partitions of the heart (plural)
- arteries carry deoxygenated blood away from the heart
- Abnormal swishing sound
- responsible for returning the blood to the heart
- tip of the heart
15 Clues: small artery • tip of the heart • smallest vessels • beat of the heart • color of the blood • relaxation of the heart • Abnormal swishing sound • contraction of the heart • supply blood to the neck and head • separated partitions of the heart (plural) • responsible for returning the blood to the heart • which side of the heart the oxygen-poor blood enters? • ...
Unit 5 Lab 2022-05-10
Across
- vital signs stable
- a test that uses ultrasound to look at the heart and vessels.
- better known as high blood pressure
- atrioventricular
- lung
- oxygen
- a condition in which the heart is not efficiently pumping from the left ventricle
- cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- measures the electrical activity of the heart.
- vein
- a condition in which an artery has a weakened wall, causing it to swell
Down
- instrument used to measure blood pressure
- blood vessels that carry blood toward the heart.
- blood vessels with thick walls that carry blood away from the heart.
- pulse
- uses ultrasound to look at blood moving through the blood vessels
- heart
- the hardening of arteries, caused by fat build-up on the arteries’ walls
- a test where contrast (x-ray dye) is injected into blood vessels.
- blood vessels with very thin walls that allow the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other nutrients.
- hypertension
- commonly referred to as a heart attack
- mitral valve prolapse
- the organ/muscle that is at the center of the cardiovascular system’s function
24 Clues: lung • vein • pulse • heart • oxygen • hypertension • atrioventricular • vital signs stable • mitral valve prolapse • cardiopulmonary resuscitation • better known as high blood pressure • commonly referred to as a heart attack • instrument used to measure blood pressure • measures the electrical activity of the heart. • blood vessels that carry blood toward the heart. • ...
Gr8-Ch.5-Sec.1 & 2 2025-04-22
Across
- When the organs are not receiving sufficient blood
- high blood pressure
- helps with forming clots
- when the heart lacks oxygen/blood
- responsible for keeping blood flowing in one direction
- blocked or ruptured vessel in the brain
- Blood group O
- the upper chambers of the heart
- blood vessels do this when you are cold
- Blood group AB
- the left side of the heart deals with this type of blood
- help fight pathogens
Down
- a type of pressure when ventricles relax
- a type of blood circulation that goes from heart to body and back to heart
- condition that involves the build-up of fatty deposits on artery walls
- a type of blood circulation that goes from heart to lungs and back to heart
- the fluid part of the blood (without RBCs)
- the bottom chanbers of the heart
- a type of pressure when ventricles contract
- one-cell-thick "tube" where gas nutrients and waste are exchanged
- blood vessles do this when you are hot
- the thickest blood vessel
- blood vessel with valves
23 Clues: Blood group O • Blood group AB • high blood pressure • help fight pathogens • helps with forming clots • blood vessel with valves • the thickest blood vessel • the upper chambers of the heart • the bottom chanbers of the heart • when the heart lacks oxygen/blood • blood vessles do this when you are hot • blocked or ruptured vessel in the brain • ...
Respiratory and circulatory system 2025-08-25
Across
- : Membrane around lungs
- : Gas exhaled from lungs
- : Study of blood
- : Throat passageway
- : Protein that carries oxygen
- : Windpipe carrying air
- : Airways branching into lungs
- : Tiny hairs cleaning airways
- : Small branches of bronchi
- : Circulation in the whole body
- : Process of gas exchange
- : Sac around the heart
- : Voice box
- : Help blood clot
- : Related to the lungs
- : Upper heart chamber
- : Prevents blood backflow
- : Organs where gas exchange happens
- : Sticky fluid trapping dust
- : Pumps blood through the body
Down
- : Movement of air in lungs
- : Carry blood back to the heart
- : Gas inhaled into the lungs
- : Movement of blood
- : Carry oxygen
- : Tiny air sacs in lungs
- : Carry blood away from the heart
- : Chest cavity
- : Fight infections
- : Lower heart chamber
- : Warms and filters air
- : Gas movement in alveoli
- : Smallest blood vessels
- : Muscle that helps breathing
- : Largest artery
- : Brain part controlling breathing
- : Liquid part of blood
- : Heartbeat felt in arteries
- : Divides heart chambers
- : Arteries supplying the heart
40 Clues: : Voice box • : Carry oxygen • : Chest cavity • : Study of blood • : Largest artery • : Help blood clot • : Fight infections • : Movement of blood • : Throat passageway • : Lower heart chamber • : Upper heart chamber • : Sac around the heart • : Liquid part of blood • : Related to the lungs • : Membrane around lungs • : Warms and filters air • : Windpipe carrying air • : Gas exhaled from lungs • ...
Circulatory System 2023-10-11
Across
- Any changes in rate, rhythm, or conduction within the heart
- Vessels that transport blood back to the heart
- Vessels that transport blood away from the heart
- Electronic instrument that picks up the tiny electrical signal that runs through the body
- A system in which the blood is always contained within the vessels
- Amount of heartbeats per minute
- Contraction phase of the cardiac system
- Leakage within the heart, creating an abnormal heart sound
- Elevated heart rate
- Condition in which the body's immune system destroys its own cells
Down
- Maintains the regular rhythm of the heart
- Occurs when the ruminants inadvertently consume metal, which migrates through their bodies causing infection
- Above normal levels in the blood stream
- Below normal levels in the blood stream
- One complete contraction and relaxation of the heart
- A system in which the blood is not enclosed in the blood vessels
- Relaxation phase of the cardiac system
- Condition in which the heart cannot meet the demands of the animal
18 Clues: Elevated heart rate • Amount of heartbeats per minute • Relaxation phase of the cardiac system • Above normal levels in the blood stream • Below normal levels in the blood stream • Contraction phase of the cardiac system • Maintains the regular rhythm of the heart • Vessels that transport blood back to the heart • Vessels that transport blood away from the heart • ...
lab 5 medical termonology 2023-03-29
Across
- diseases in the arteries
- blood that transports blood towards the heart
- chest pain
- disease- common diseases for the cardiovascular
- when the aorta is weakened and swells outwards
- fluids and gasses in between the blood and tissues
- arterial- arteries are being blocked causing limbs in legs
- muscles aching
- prefix for fast
- muscle that pumps
- defibrillation threshold testing
Down
- used for puncture to aspirate or fluids being removed
- opposite or against
- test- to detect effects in the heart from exercises
- implantable cardioverter defibrillator
- angiography- detailed pictures from the vessels that are in the blood from heart
- bursting vessels towards the brain causing brain damage or death
- blood that transports away from the heart.
- ultrasound- type of imaging test
- small sticky dots that are put on chest, arms, and legs
- heart with the heart in closed circle or circuit of vessels
- root word for heart
- ultrasound- monitor for blood flow through an artery on both sides of the neck
- - blood pressure
- beats per minute
25 Clues: chest pain • muscles aching • prefix for fast • - blood pressure • beats per minute • muscle that pumps • opposite or against • root word for heart • diseases in the arteries • ultrasound- type of imaging test • defibrillation threshold testing • implantable cardioverter defibrillator • blood that transports away from the heart. • blood that transports blood towards the heart • ...
IB Blood System 2022-04-21
Across
- Narrowing of the coronary arteries
- Waste product transported in the blood
- Create the heart sounds as they close
- Bundles of nerves in the septum
- Platelet
- Refers to the fact that the cardiac cycle is controlled from within the heart muscle
- Space through which blood flows
- Sino-atrial node
- Transports carbon dioxide
- Prevented by valves
- Protein that makes arteries stretchy
- Red blood cell
- Membrane surrounding capillaries
- Upper chambers of the heart
- Blood vessels with valves
- Separates oxygenated and deoxygenated blood in the heart
- Circulation to and from the lungs
- Showed that blood circulated
- fibres that spread the electric impulse through the ventricles
Down
- White blood cells
- Valves in the heart
- Traces the electrical signals through the heart.
- Smallest blood vessels
- Transported in the blood
- Protein that makes arteries strong
- Bacteria engulfing cell
- Transports blood away from the heart under very high pressure
- Ventricle with a thicker wall
- Increases the heart rate
- Can be felt in arteries but not veins
- Circulation around the body
31 Clues: Platelet • Red blood cell • Sino-atrial node • White blood cells • Valves in the heart • Prevented by valves • Smallest blood vessels • Bacteria engulfing cell • Transported in the blood • Increases the heart rate • Transports carbon dioxide • Blood vessels with valves • Circulation around the body • Upper chambers of the heart • Showed that blood circulated • Ventricle with a thicker wall • ...
Unit 5 Activity 2 2023-11-09
Across
- cell
- Transient ischemic attack.
- deficient/below
- occurs when the heart muscle is cut off from the oxygen it needs.
- used to detect the risk factors for heart disease.
- The circulatory system includes blood vessels and this.
- cerebrovascular accident.
- helps to detect the calcium deposits in the walls of the coronary arteries.
- heart
- it is lined by a membrane called the endocardium.
- cardiac rhythm management.
- blood
- any abnormal rhythm of the heart.
Down
- creates a moving picture of the heart.
- when the mitral valve is abnormally narrow.
- are so small blood cells can only go through them one by one.
- refers to the heart not pumping blood as well as it should.
- Carries blood that has oxygen and nutrients in it.
- peripheral vascular disease.
- cardiovascular disease.
- white
- receives around 20% of the cardiac output.
- due to problems with blood flow to the brain.
- shows the shape and size of the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels.
- records the hearts electrical activity.
25 Clues: cell • white • heart • blood • deficient/below • cardiovascular disease. • cerebrovascular accident. • Transient ischemic attack. • cardiac rhythm management. • peripheral vascular disease. • any abnormal rhythm of the heart. • creates a moving picture of the heart. • records the hearts electrical activity. • receives around 20% of the cardiac output. • ...
GCM Heart Murmur Quiz 2025-01-22
Across
- V2, V3 and V4 are ? ECG leads.
- Heart pressure overload causes ventricular ?
- Heart volume overload causes ventricular ?.
- How many chest leads does an ECG have?
- Auscultate the 2nd rib space on the left sternal edge for this area.
- A symptom possibly measured in pillow height.
- The sound of AV valves closing.
- Type of MI requiring immediate PCI.
- A raised JVP indicates failure with what side of the heart?
- Type of MI not obviously present on ECG.
- Fetal heart shunt between pulmonary artery and aorta.
Down
- Fetal heart shunt between atria.
- Made from Lead II, present at the bottom of an ECG.
- The sound of SL valves closing.
- Murmur type, examples are aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation.
- Symptom of heart failure, waking up breathless in the night (abbreviation).
- Murmur type, examples are mitral stenosis and aortic regurgitation.
- Heart failure symptom affecting the ankles and legs.
- Imaging technique (abbreviation) used to diagnose heart murmurs.
- An audible vascular sound indicative of turbulent blood flow.
- I, aVL, V5 and V6 are ? ECG leads.
21 Clues: V2, V3 and V4 are ? ECG leads. • The sound of SL valves closing. • The sound of AV valves closing. • Fetal heart shunt between atria. • I, aVL, V5 and V6 are ? ECG leads. • Type of MI requiring immediate PCI. • How many chest leads does an ECG have? • Type of MI not obviously present on ECG. • Heart volume overload causes ventricular ?. • ...
cardiovascular disease 2025-11-21
Across
- high levels of fat in the blood.
- The heart muscle does not get enough oxygen.
- an ultrasound of the heart that uses sound waves to create moving pictures of the heart.
- a test that records the heart's electrical activity
- slow heart beat
- shortness of breath
- a lack of blood flow, injury, infection, and toxins.
- heart muscle damage.
- Hardening and narrowing of the arteries
- a medical procedure using X-ray imaging and a contrast dye to visualize blood vessels and diagnose conditions like blockages, aneurysms, or tears.
Down
- having too much fatty substance in your blood
- Swelling caused by a buildup of excess fluid in the body's tissues.
- Enlargement of the heart
- High blood pressure
- a blockage that can refer to a complete or partial obstruction of a blood vessel.
- rapid heart beat
- The heart muscle not getting enough oxygen-rich blood, most commonly due to coronary artery disease.
- abnormal heartbeat.
- bluish discoloration of the skin
- A minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure used to open blocked coronary.
20 Clues: slow heart beat • rapid heart beat • High blood pressure • shortness of breath • abnormal heartbeat. • heart muscle damage. • Enlargement of the heart • high levels of fat in the blood. • bluish discoloration of the skin • Hardening and narrowing of the arteries • having too much fatty substance in your blood • The heart muscle does not get enough oxygen. • ...
Cardiovascular System 2023-11-17
23 Clues: blue • ox/o • vas/o • chest • heart • myx/o • ven/o • angi/o • rhythm • aort/o • vessel • phleb/o • arter/o • coron/o • brachi/o • thromb/o • valvul/o • sphygm/o • pericardi/o • cholesterol/o • atrium, upper heart chamber • ventricle, lower heart chamber • yellowish plaque, fatty substance
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 2025-10-07
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- – Symptom resulting from poor cardiac output
- – Medication class that improves survival by reducing myocardial workload
- – Abnormal heart rhythm caused by ventricular dilation
- – Compensatory heart rate increase seen in DCM
- – Peripheral fluid accumulation due to right-sided failure
- – Chamber most affected by dilation
- – Percentage of blood pumped out of the left ventricle each beat
- – Enlargement of the heart seen on chest x-ray in DCM
- – Type of heart failure caused by weak contraction
- – Layer of the heart primarily damaged in DCM
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- – The pressure the heart must overcome to eject blood during systole
- – Laboratory marker that rises in response to ventricular stretch
- – Diagnostic test that visualizes heart chambers and wall motion
- – Common symptom due to pulmonary congestion
- – Many DCM cases are linked to this type of inheritance
- – Structural changes in the heart muscle due to chronic dilation and stress
- – Low blood pressure caused by decreased cardiac output
- – Definitive treatment for end-stage heart failure
18 Clues: – Chamber most affected by dilation • – Symptom resulting from poor cardiac output • – Common symptom due to pulmonary congestion • – Layer of the heart primarily damaged in DCM • – Compensatory heart rate increase seen in DCM • – Definitive treatment for end-stage heart failure • – Type of heart failure caused by weak contraction • ...
Cardiovasuclar 2025-11-19
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- device to regulate the heartbeat
- Enlarged Heart
- test that record electrical activity
- Narrowing of atrieres
- Bloackge in blood vessel
- Labored breathing
- Ultra sound of heart
- Execsive Cholesterol in blood
- infarction Heart attack
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- High Blood Pressuare
- slow heart rate
- slow heart rate
- High levels of fat
- device that detects dangerous heart rhythms
- Tissue death
- Imaging test that shows blood
- Chest pains by reduced blood flow
- small mesh tube placed in blood vessel
- Swelling caused by fluid
- Bluish discoloration
20 Clues: Tissue death • Enlarged Heart • slow heart rate • slow heart rate • Labored breathing • High levels of fat • High Blood Pressuare • Ultra sound of heart • Bluish discoloration • Narrowing of atrieres • infarction Heart attack • Bloackge in blood vessel • Swelling caused by fluid • Imaging test that shows blood • Execsive Cholesterol in blood • device to regulate the heartbeat • ...
Critical Care 2014-10-24
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- In a vein
- Test used to assess anemia or infection
- Cardiac monitoring
- Ineffective pumping of the heart
- Pigment in blood cells that causes jaundice
- Assists with breathing
- Sudden loss of all heart function
- Machines or treatments that sustain life
- technique to provide cardiac and respiratory support
- Device to sense electrical activity of the heart
- nil per os
- When the lungs fail to work
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- Nutrients given intervenously
- Tube inserting into the windpipe
- Machine that sends electrical charges to the heart
- To test for infection
- Blood gases
- Infection causing heart, blood vessel and cell dysfunction
- Stimulates the heart
19 Clues: In a vein • nil per os • Blood gases • Cardiac monitoring • Stimulates the heart • To test for infection • Assists with breathing • When the lungs fail to work • Nutrients given intervenously • Tube inserting into the windpipe • Ineffective pumping of the heart • Sudden loss of all heart function • Test used to assess anemia or infection • Machines or treatments that sustain life • ...
cardiovascular system 2022-11-17
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- upper chamber of the heart
- blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart
- there are certain points on your body where you can feel for this beating of the heart
- gas containing waste products that our bodies breathe out
- muscle layer of the heart
- medical term for clot
- medical term for vein
- largest veins in the body-superior and inferior
- gas we breathe in
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- small, microscopic blood vessel
- partition of the chambers of the heart
- measures electrical pulses of the heart beat, ECG
- term for the beating part(contraction) of the heartbeat
- abnormal heart sounds, "swishing"
- two lower chambers of the heart
- bottom, pointed part of the heart
16 Clues: gas we breathe in • medical term for clot • medical term for vein • muscle layer of the heart • upper chamber of the heart • small, microscopic blood vessel • two lower chambers of the heart • abnormal heart sounds, "swishing" • bottom, pointed part of the heart • partition of the chambers of the heart • largest veins in the body-superior and inferior • ...
Circulatory System 2013-11-20
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- This binds to oxygen in the lungs and transports it to cells
- The upper chamber of the heart
- The lower chamber of the heart
- These vessels contain valves to prevent the back-flow of blood. They carry blood to the heart
- This carries blood from the lungs back to the heart
- Specialised cells in the blood that are responsible for clotting
- What transports oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body
- This carries blood from the heart to the lungs
- Disc shaped cells that contain haemoglobin for carrying oxygen
- This is the largest blood vessel, it contains the highest pressure of all the blood vessels
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- The straw coloured fluid in blood that carries the blood cells
- Blood from the pulmonary vein enters this chamber
- How many times does the heart beat on average per minute?
- This divides the heart into the right and left sides
- Brings blood into the heart from the body
- blood cells that fight against infection
- The smallest vessels that bring oxygen and nutrients to the cells and absorb/ remove carbon dioxide and wastes from cells
- These carry blood away from the heart
- The heart rate will increase with exercise due to a greater need for what molecule?
19 Clues: The upper chamber of the heart • The lower chamber of the heart • These carry blood away from the heart • blood cells that fight against infection • Brings blood into the heart from the body • This carries blood from the heart to the lungs • Blood from the pulmonary vein enters this chamber • This carries blood from the lungs back to the heart • ...
Cardiovascular System 2023-06-21
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- Partition or wall dividing a cavity of the heart
- Muscular middle layer of the heart
- A waste product released by body cells
- Structure in the veins or heart that temporarily closes an opening so that blood flows in only one direction
- Gas that enters the blood through the lungs and travels to the heart to be pumped
- Found between left atrium and left ventricle
- 1 of 2 upper chambers of the heart
- Large blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
- Innermost layer of epithelial cells
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- Pathway of blood from the heart to the tissue capillaries and back to the heart
- Beat of the heart
- Double-layered membrane surrounding the heart
- Oxygen-rich blood
- The pathway of blood through the vessels from the heart to the lungs and then back to the heart again heart to the lungs
- Small vein
15 Clues: Small vein • Beat of the heart • Oxygen-rich blood • Muscular middle layer of the heart • 1 of 2 upper chambers of the heart • Innermost layer of epithelial cells • A waste product released by body cells • Found between left atrium and left ventricle • Double-layered membrane surrounding the heart • Partition or wall dividing a cavity of the heart • ...
Cardiovascular System 2023-11-16
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- Abnormal heart rythms
- Largest type of blood vessel
- Lower chamber of the heart
- Inner lining of the heart
- Small vein
- Largest artery in the body
- Upper chamber of the heart
- Beat of the heart
- Smallest blood vessel
- Contraction phase of the heart
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- Double layered membrane surrounding the heart
- Relxation phase of the heartbeat
- Small artery
- Muscular inner layer of the heart
- Local dilation of an arterial wall
15 Clues: Small vein • Small artery • Beat of the heart • Abnormal heart rythms • Smallest blood vessel • Inner lining of the heart • Lower chamber of the heart • Largest artery in the body • Upper chamber of the heart • Largest type of blood vessel • Contraction phase of the heart • Relxation phase of the heartbeat • Muscular inner layer of the heart • Local dilation of an arterial wall • ...
Heart Disease & Conditions 2021-06-21
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- In very serious heart conditions or diseases this form of treatment is required.
- A common symptom related to heart conditions.
- In excess this can also cause the development of heart conditions.
- A common form of activity which helps to improve heart function.
- Found in cigarettes and is harmful to heart tissue.
- Conditions of the heart are classified as __________ diseases.
- Build up of this material in the lining of the arteries can cause issues.
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- Uncontrolled ______ can be dangerous to our heart.
- Known as high blood pressure.
- A habit for some persons which can affect the heart.
- Diets high in _____ can cause the development of diseases and conditions of the heart.
- A common cause of hypertension.
- These arteries in the heart feed the heart with nutrients.
- Caused by hardening of the coronary arteries of the heart.
- Heart disease is known as a __________ killer.
15 Clues: Known as high blood pressure. • A common cause of hypertension. • A common symptom related to heart conditions. • Heart disease is known as a __________ killer. • Uncontrolled ______ can be dangerous to our heart. • Found in cigarettes and is harmful to heart tissue. • A habit for some persons which can affect the heart. • ...
•Heart Health Awareness Month 2025-07-30
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- Color of a healthy heart
- The organ that pumps blood throughout your body
- Resting your heart muscle
- Red liquid that carries oxygen
- Type of exercise that's great for your heart
- What your heart does when you're excited
- Number of chambers in the human heart
- What smoking does to your heart risk
- Type of cholesterol that's "bad"
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- Month when we celebrate heart health awareness
- What your heart rate measures
- Doctor who specializes in heart health
- Healthy fat found in fish and nuts
- Healthy cooking method
- Food group that includes beans and peas
15 Clues: Healthy cooking method • Color of a healthy heart • Resting your heart muscle • What your heart rate measures • Red liquid that carries oxygen • Type of cholesterol that's "bad" • Healthy fat found in fish and nuts • What smoking does to your heart risk • Number of chambers in the human heart • Doctor who specializes in heart health • Food group that includes beans and peas • ...
Cardiovascular System 2021-11-29
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- are the blood vessels that deliver oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the tissues of the body
- blood pressure
- X-ray dye called contrast is injected into blood vessels to diagnose things like narrowing (stenosis) or aneurysms. Any vessel can be looked at with this procedure
- echocardiogram
- beats per minute
- automated external defibrillator
- is a condition in which the pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed
- involuntary striated muscle tissue found only in the heart and is responsible for the ability of the heart to pump blood
- meaning middle
- blood pressure cuff
- is a condition in which an artery has a weakened wall, causing it to swell, like a balloon
- meaning inner or within
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- test that uses ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels
- are tiny blood vessels that transport blood, nutrients and oxygen to cells in your organs and body systems
- this tool, as you know, is used to listen for the sounds of the heart, but it also helps us listen to other body sounds like the lungs and intestines
- are blood vessels in humans, and most other animals that carry blood towards the heart
- meaning around
- high blood pressure
- A laboratory test to measure certain items in the blood that may indicate heart muscle damage
- a complete stopping of the heart
- swollen and dilated veins
- meaning heart
- emergency department
- at the center of the cardiovascular system and has the job of pumping blood to the rest of the body
- meaning upon or on
25 Clues: meaning heart • blood pressure • meaning around • echocardiogram • meaning middle • beats per minute • meaning upon or on • high blood pressure • blood pressure cuff • emergency department • meaning inner or within • swollen and dilated veins • a complete stopping of the heart • automated external defibrillator • test that uses ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels • ...
Cardiovascular health 2025-04-24
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- behind or back
- infarction also referred to as a heart attack. A condition occurs when a part of the heart doesn't get the blood flow it needs.
- partial fibrillation
- is a tool that is used to listen for the sounds of the heart or other body parts.
- a type of blood vessel that has thick walls and carries blood away
- transport system for blood
- is a tool where X-ray dye called contrast is injected into blood vessels to diagnose things like narrowing or aneurysms.
- dyspnea on exertion
- diabetes melitus
- have thinner walls and carry blood toward the heart
- is a condition in which an artery has a weakened wall, causing it to swell, like a balloon.
- heart failure is condition where the heart is not efficiently pumping from the left vent,ricle causing reduced blood flow.
- above or over or excessive
- enzymes are a tool that is used to measure certain items in the blood that may indicate heart muscle damage.
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- is a condition where the pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed.
- congestive heart failure
- within
- beyond or excess
- around
- a type of blood vessel that has very thin walls, where the exchange of carbon dioxide, oxygen, and nutrients occurs
- pump blood to the rest of the body
- is a tool that is used to measure pressure.
- is a condition where an increase in pressure in the blood vessels.
- is a tool that processes a recording, that uses ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels.
- coronary artery bypass graft
25 Clues: within • around • behind or back • diabetes melitus • dyspnea on exertion • partial fibrillation • beyond or excess • congestive heart failure • transport system for blood • coronary artery bypass graft • above or over or excessive • pump blood to the rest of the body • is a tool that is used to measure pressure. • have thinner walls and carry blood toward the heart • ...
Heart Anatomy & Disease 2025-11-05
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- Rupture of an artery
- Between the atria and ventricles
- Pertaining to blood vessels that supply the heart
- Middle muscular layer of the heart
- Abnormally rapid heart rate
- Abnormally slow heart rate
- Protective sac surrounding the heart
- Abnormal enlargement of the heart
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- Inflammation of the heart muscle
- Inflammation of the pericardium
- Inner lining of heart chambers
- Disease of heart muscle
- Pain in the heart region
- Outer layer of the heart wall
14 Clues: Rupture of an artery • Disease of heart muscle • Pain in the heart region • Abnormally slow heart rate • Abnormally rapid heart rate • Outer layer of the heart wall • Inner lining of heart chambers • Inflammation of the pericardium • Inflammation of the heart muscle • Between the atria and ventricles • Abnormal enlargement of the heart • Middle muscular layer of the heart • ...
Cardiovascular System 2025-05-06
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- Inner lining of the heart
- Smallest Blood Vessel
- Heart muscle layer
- Blood vessel that carries blood to the heart
- Artery carrying deoxygenated blood to the lungs
- Red Blood Cell
- Lower chambers in heart
- Protective sac around the heart
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- Largest Vein
- Platelet
- Vein carrying oxygenated blood to the heart
- White Blood Cell
- Largest Artery
- Blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
- Upper chambers in heart
15 Clues: Platelet • Largest Vein • Largest Artery • Red Blood Cell • White Blood Cell • Heart muscle layer • Smallest Blood Vessel • Upper chambers in heart • Lower chambers in heart • Inner lining of the heart • Protective sac around the heart • Vein carrying oxygenated blood to the heart • Blood vessel that carries blood to the heart • Artery carrying deoxygenated blood to the lungs • ...
Cardio vascular system 2025-05-06
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- blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules
- carry blood towards the heart
- platelets
- vein carrying oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart
- inner layer of heart
- blood vessels that carry oxygen-poor blood from the right side of your heart to your lungs
- white blood cells
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- muscle layer of heart
- the main artery carrying blood from the heart to the rest of the body
- bottom half of the heart
- vein carrying deoxygenated blood into the heart
- carry blood away from the heart
- outer layer of heart
- two upper cavities of the heart
- red blood cell withouth a nucleus
15 Clues: platelets • white blood cells • outer layer of heart • inner layer of heart • muscle layer of heart • bottom half of the heart • carry blood towards the heart • carry blood away from the heart • two upper cavities of the heart • red blood cell withouth a nucleus • vein carrying deoxygenated blood into the heart • blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules • ...
Vocab Rect/Reg and Cor 2014-10-02
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- to put in writing the feelings of one's heart
- Like a king
- a guide to the ideas of a book, gets to the heart of the topic
- The fancy clothing of a king
- to dishearten
- a state of agreement, usually by means of treaty
- portable wind instrument producing notes of one heart
- Moral rightness
- Upright, not leaning
- agreement, reaching one heart
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- with heart-felt warmth
- lack of agreement or harmony
- A routine of right habits
- A law made by a ruler
- A right-angled parallelogram
- to inspire, to hearten
- The ruler of a church
- The manner of a ruler's government
- The murder of a king
- quality of having a brave heart
20 Clues: Like a king • to dishearten • Moral rightness • The murder of a king • Upright, not leaning • A law made by a ruler • The ruler of a church • with heart-felt warmth • to inspire, to hearten • A routine of right habits • lack of agreement or harmony • The fancy clothing of a king • A right-angled parallelogram • agreement, reaching one heart • quality of having a brave heart • ...
Get The Cardio In 2022-11-23
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- Instrument for listening to heart
- Test to show blockage in heart artery
- Electrocardiogram abbr.
- Vessels between arterioles and venules
- Xray of blood or lymph vessels
- Prefix meaning outside of
- Vessel that carries blood from heart
- Blood pressure abbr.
- Heart test using ultrasound waves
- Lobe that receives blood
- Vessels that carry blood to heart
- Muscular organ that pumps blood
- Suffix meaning process of cutting
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- Instrument to measure blood pressure
- Ventricular tachycardia abbr.
- Hardening of the arteries
- Swelling of the artery
- Coronary artery disease abbr.
- When a blood vessel in brain bursts
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation abbr.
- Prefix meaning around
- Inflammation of the pericardium
- Suffix meaning surgical removal
- Prefix meaning apart and through
24 Clues: Blood pressure abbr. • Prefix meaning around • Swelling of the artery • Electrocardiogram abbr. • Lobe that receives blood • Hardening of the arteries • Prefix meaning outside of • Ventricular tachycardia abbr. • Coronary artery disease abbr. • Xray of blood or lymph vessels • Inflammation of the pericardium • Suffix meaning surgical removal • Muscular organ that pumps blood • ...
unit 5 activity 2 2025-03-11
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- Thin inner layer that line each chamber of the heart
- disease
- heart attack
- small
- instrument that listens to the heart
- Largest artery in the body
- checks blood vessels
- test that uses ultrasound to see the heart
- Diabetes mellitus
- mostly effects the legs
- surgical puncture to remove fluid
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- process of cutting
- test used to check the heartbeat
- exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide part of the blood transportation section
- blood vessels are effected
- hypertension
- atrial fibrillation
- ventricular tachycardia
- Checks blood pressure
- implantable cardioverter defibrillator
- wall between right and left ventricles
- the heart stops completely
- High blood pressure
- An organ that pumps blood
- surgical removal or excision
25 Clues: small • disease • hypertension • heart attack • Diabetes mellitus • process of cutting • atrial fibrillation • High blood pressure • checks blood vessels • Checks blood pressure • ventricular tachycardia • mostly effects the legs • An organ that pumps blood • blood vessels are effected • Largest artery in the body • the heart stops completely • surgical removal or excision • ...
Cardiac Crossword: Arresting Facts about Heart Health 2013-03-06
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- Worldwide, 8.6 ______ women die from heart disease each year.
- When you develop heart disease, your heart has to work ______ to pump blood throughout the body.
- Heart _______ is the number one killer of women.
- Laughing can send 20% more _____ through your entire body.
- The average adult heart beats 72 times per ______.
- You are more likely to have a heart ______ on a Monday morning than any other day of the week.
- At rest, the heart pumps about 5 _____ of blood per minute.
- Your heart is the most important _______ in the body
- One in ____ adult females and males in the United States suffers from a form of cardiovascular disease.
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- As women get older, their risk for heart disease ______.
- A healthy diet and regular exercise can help _____ you from developing heart disease!
- A ______ heart actually creates a heightened risk for a heart attack :(
- Blood is actually a ______
- A woman's ______ weighs about 8 ounces.
- Make sure to wear ____ to support women's heart health!
15 Clues: Blood is actually a ______ • A woman's ______ weighs about 8 ounces. • Heart _______ is the number one killer of women. • The average adult heart beats 72 times per ______. • Your heart is the most important _______ in the body • Make sure to wear ____ to support women's heart health! • As women get older, their risk for heart disease ______. • ...
circulatory system 2019-10-29
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- Lower sections of the heart
- smallest blood vessels that carry blood to the cells also connected to veins and arteries
- body fluid (connective tissue) that carries oxygen and nutrients to the cells and takes away metabolic waste (Co2, water, etc.)
- blood vessels that bring blood back to the heart: deoxygenated blood
- blood cells that protect body against pathogens
- relating to the lungs
- Section of the heart( your heart has four)
- Organ which pumps blood to the body and to the lungs. Made of cardiac muscle cells
- the separation between the right and left side of the heart
- Structure between the atrium and the ventricle to prevent backward flow of blood
- Upper sections of the heart
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- blood cells that carry oxygen by the help of hemoglobin
- system Organ system that moves blood to every part of your body. Consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels.
- medical device used to listen to internal sounds of the body
- number of times the heart pump blood or beat in a minute.controlled by electrical shocks generated by the heart and natural Pacemaker
- blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart: oxygenated blood
- tiny blood cells that stop bleeding by forming blood clots
- the liquid part of the blood which holds the blood cells
18 Clues: relating to the lungs • Lower sections of the heart • Upper sections of the heart • Section of the heart( your heart has four) • blood cells that protect body against pathogens • blood cells that carry oxygen by the help of hemoglobin • the liquid part of the blood which holds the blood cells • tiny blood cells that stop bleeding by forming blood clots • ...
CardioPulmonary System Review 2023-03-06
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- Also known as the voice box section of throat
- main organ of the pulmonary system
- first part of throat behind nose and mouth
- main organ of the cardiovascular system
- protective sac surrounding the heart
- ____ Cava- main veins that bring blood to the heart
- main artery that leaves the heart
- muscle layer separating the thoracic and abdominal cavity
- blood cell leads to clotting of blood
- flap of skin protecting the respiratory system from food
- gas that the body's cells waste
- the two main branches off of the trachea into the lungs
- another name for the circulatory system
- ____ Atrium recieves the blood from the Vena Cava
- smallest passageways in the lungs
- heart wall that seperates the left from the right
- Heart Chamber to recieve blood
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- gas that the body's blood cells need
- blood cell that helps fight diseases
- blood cell that carries oxygen to the body
- also known as the windpipe section of throat
- liquid makes up 50-60% of the blood
- the layers of muscle that make up the heart organ.
- ____ ventricle is the largest chamber of the heart
- smallest blood vessels/ site of gas exchange
- blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood to the heart
- tiny airsacs that blood receives oxygen through the capillaries
- another name for the chest cavity that holds the heart and lungs
- blood vessels carry oxygenated blood to the body
- Heart chamber to pump out blood
- another name for the respiratory system
31 Clues: Heart Chamber to recieve blood • Heart chamber to pump out blood • gas that the body's cells waste • main artery that leaves the heart • smallest passageways in the lungs • main organ of the pulmonary system • liquid makes up 50-60% of the blood • gas that the body's blood cells need • blood cell that helps fight diseases • protective sac surrounding the heart • ...
I hate this so much RRAAAAHHH(Litarally blood word serch what is this) 2025-05-06
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- smallest blood vessel
- another word for white blood cells
- lower cevitys of the heart
- middle layer of hearts wall
- carries oxygenated blood away from the heart
- another word for red blood cells
- a large vein that carries blood to the heart
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- carries blood from lungs to heart
- carries deoxygenated blood to the heart
- another word for Platelets
- carries blood from lungs to the heart
- sac that protects the heart
- inner wall of heart
- largest artery
- upper cavitys of the heart
15 Clues: largest artery • inner wall of heart • smallest blood vessel • another word for Platelets • lower cevitys of the heart • upper cavitys of the heart • sac that protects the heart • middle layer of hearts wall • another word for red blood cells • carries blood from lungs to heart • another word for white blood cells • carries blood from lungs to the heart • ...
Cardiac Rehab Anatomy and Physiology 2022-02-11
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- Vessel that supplies body with oxygen-rich blood
- Type of exercise that improves muscle strength and mass
- Procedure to find and open blockages in the heart
- Type of surgery to go around blockages in heart
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Bottom chamber of the heart
- Normal heart rhythm
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- Percentage of blood that is pumped out of the heart
- Type of exercise that benefits the heart and lungs
- Slow heart rate
- Fast heart rate
- Small mesh tube implanted in artery to reduce blockage
- Vessel that brings blood back to the lungs to be re-oxygenated
- Top chamber of the heart
- One-way door for blood through the heart
15 Clues: Slow heart rate • Fast heart rate • Normal heart rhythm • Irregular heart rhythm • Top chamber of the heart • Bottom chamber of the heart • One-way door for blood through the heart • Type of surgery to go around blockages in heart • Vessel that supplies body with oxygen-rich blood • Procedure to find and open blockages in the heart • ...
Anatomy Final Crossword 2023-01-14
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- the type of circulatory system mammals have
- transport blood back to the body
- inner layer of the heart wall
- transport blood back to the heart
- outer layer of the heart wall
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- two pumping chambers with thick walls
- left AV valve
- the four sections of the heart
- middle layer of the heart wall
- separates the two sides of the heart
- tough membrane around the heart
- Pointed end of the heart
- two receiving chambers with thin walls
- valve right AV valve
- pumps blood through body
15 Clues: left AV valve • valve right AV valve • Pointed end of the heart • pumps blood through body • inner layer of the heart wall • outer layer of the heart wall • the four sections of the heart • middle layer of the heart wall • tough membrane around the heart • transport blood back to the body • transport blood back to the heart • separates the two sides of the heart • ...
cardiovascular crossword 2021-02-28
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- muscular layer, contracts to pump blood
- meaning two
- meaning three
- atrial fibrillation
- dye injected into blood vessels
- artery has a weakened wall
- meaning around
- measure certain items in the blood
- meaning heart
- acute myocardial infarction
- swollen or dilated veins
- meaning middle
- where the blood gets oxygen
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- ultrasound to look at the heart&vessels
- increase pressure in the blood vessels
- sac around the heart is inflamed
- narrowing in the arteries
- portable ECG machine that patients wears
- outer layer of the heart
- evaluate how this system is functioning
- thin inner layer of the heart
- center of the cardiovascular system
- automated external defibrillator
- atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
- coronary artery bypass graft
25 Clues: meaning two • meaning three • meaning heart • meaning around • meaning middle • atrial fibrillation • outer layer of the heart • swollen or dilated veins • narrowing in the arteries • artery has a weakened wall • acute myocardial infarction • where the blood gets oxygen • coronary artery bypass graft • thin inner layer of the heart • dye injected into blood vessels • ...
Human Body Systems 2020-10-21
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- bone that protects the brain
- the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
- type of muscle that are found in the heart
- controls the body
- type of muscle that is connected to bones
- first phase of the heart beating
- the air only pipe
- tiny hair inside the nose
- type of muscle that look smooth
- carries blood to the heart
- carries the blood away from the heart
- the most complex part of the brain
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- bone cells that make new bones
- protects the heart and lungs
- carries air
- second phase of the heart beating
- protein that makes bones
- where you information is stored
- nervous system’s cells
- a muscle located in front of the upper arm
20 Clues: carries air • controls the body • the air only pipe • nervous system’s cells • protein that makes bones • tiny hair inside the nose • carries blood to the heart • bone that protects the brain • protects the heart and lungs • bone cells that make new bones • where you information is stored • type of muscle that look smooth • first phase of the heart beating • ...
Medical 2024-10-24
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- a recording of the heart's electrical activity
- lung
- carry blood throughout your body
- medical imaging technique
- chest
- a catheter into the vessel of the heart
- defect in the structure of the heart
- hardening
- irregularities in the heartbeat
- high blood pressure
- an impairment in the heart's ability
- formation of an opening
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- carries blood away from the heart
- measures how healthy your heart is
- clot
- blood vessel
- inflammation of the pericardium
- dilated vein
- pressure
- rupture
- organs in the chest that supplies the body with oxygen
- returns blood to the heart
- vein
- fatty substance
- performed before and after exercise
- a hollow muscular organ that pumps blood
26 Clues: clot • lung • vein • chest • rupture • pressure • hardening • blood vessel • dilated vein • fatty substance • high blood pressure • formation of an opening • medical imaging technique • returns blood to the heart • inflammation of the pericardium • irregularities in the heartbeat • carry blood throughout your body • carries blood away from the heart • measures how healthy your heart is • ...
Cardiovascular Crossword Puzzle 2025-05-09
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- Innermost layer of the heart
- Connects smaller branches of arteries and veins
- Thickest layer of the heart wall
- Carries blood to the heart
- Carries deoxygenated-blood from the heart to the lungs
- Red blood cell
- Responsible for pumping blood out of the heart
- Holds the heart in place and protects it
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- Carries deoxygenated blood to the heart
- Platelets
- Carries oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart
- White blood cell
- Largest artery in the body
- Carries blood away from the heart
- Responible for receiving blood
15 Clues: Platelets • Red blood cell • White blood cell • Carries blood to the heart • Largest artery in the body • Innermost layer of the heart • Responible for receiving blood • Thickest layer of the heart wall • Carries blood away from the heart • Carries deoxygenated blood to the heart • Holds the heart in place and protects it • Responsible for pumping blood out of the heart • ...
cardiology crossword 2024-11-02
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- pumps blood
- (Blood Pressure)
- ECG
- (inflammation)
- (blood condition)
- works with blood vessels
- (record or picture)
- (vessel)
- (EKG)
Down
- test for stress
- (heart)
- gets pumped through your body
- they transport blood
- carries blood away
- (Heart Rate)
- (Coronary Artery Disease)
- (Electrocardiogram)
- pressure monitor BP monitor
- xray that shows blood flow
- (Congestive Heart Failure)
20 Clues: ECG • (EKG) • (heart) • (vessel) • pumps blood • (Heart Rate) • (inflammation) • test for stress • (Blood Pressure) • (blood condition) • carries blood away • (Electrocardiogram) • (record or picture) • they transport blood • works with blood vessels • (Coronary Artery Disease) • xray that shows blood flow • (Congestive Heart Failure) • pressure monitor BP monitor • gets pumped through your body
Cardiovascular system 2021-12-02
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- Pertaining to.
- X-ray Uses X-rays to look at the structures and organs in your chest.
- Uses X-ray imaging to see your heart's blood vessels.
- A disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant.
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy.
- Attack When blood is blocked from flowing to the heart muscle.
- A simple and fast test used to evaluate the heart.
- Makes detailed images of the beating heart.
- The opposite of big.
- Uses sound waves to create moving pictures of your heart.
- Acute myocardial infarction.
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- Vessels that return blood to the heart.
- The cardiovascular system has this organ at the center of its function.
- The problem of the heart rate or rythem of your heartbeat.
- Coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
- Inflammation
- Cardiovascular disease.
- Failure When the heart muscle doesn't pump blood as well as it should.
- Acute coronary syndromes.
- Makes it harder for your heart to pump to the rest of the body.
- Disease Disorders of the aorta.
- Networks of small vessels that perfuse tissues.
- Vessels that deliver blood to tissues.
- The cardiovascular system pumps blood from the heart to this organ to get oxygen.
- Pain.
25 Clues: Pain. • Inflammation • Pertaining to. • The opposite of big. • Cardiovascular disease. • Acute coronary syndromes. • Acute myocardial infarction. • Disease Disorders of the aorta. • Cardiac resynchronization therapy. • Coronary artery bypass graft surgery. • Vessels that deliver blood to tissues. • Vessels that return blood to the heart. • Makes detailed images of the beating heart. • ...
Circulatory System 2023-02-28
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- small pathways that connect arteries to veins
- this type of blood cell fights off infection and is the largest
- this animal has what is known as a second heart or a frog
- pumps blood to the other chambers
- mammals and these animals have a double loop 4 chamber system
- this is also removed from the bloodstream
- has a yellowish tint and liquid part of blood
- the heart is this type of muscle
- this type of blood cell is medium in size and carries the oxygen
- animals that have double loop 3 chamber heart
- lead the flow of blood through the body
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- these help the blood to clot
- animal that has single loop 2 chamber heart
- most livestock animals will have the same circulatory system as these
- pathway of oxygenated from the heart to the body
- pathway of oxygenated blood to the heart
- transports cells just like a bus transports people
- pumps blood out of heart to rest of body
- flaps that prevent the backflow of blood
- organ that controls the flow of blood
20 Clues: these help the blood to clot • the heart is this type of muscle • pumps blood to the other chambers • organ that controls the flow of blood • lead the flow of blood through the body • pathway of oxygenated blood to the heart • pumps blood out of heart to rest of body • flaps that prevent the backflow of blood • this is also removed from the bloodstream • ...
cardiovascular system 2020-11-05
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- arrest/complete stopping of the heart
- septum/the wall of the tissue that separates the right and left atria of the heart
- infarction
- monitor/a portable ECG machine that the patient wears over a few days
- cardioverter defibrillator
- an ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels
- valve/lies between the lower right heart chamber and the pulmonary artery
- vein thrombosis
- blood pressure
- used to measure pressure
- cardiovascular disease
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- tachycardia
- ray dye is injected into blood vessels to diagnose things like aneurysms
- vessels that deliver oxygen rich blood from the heart to the tissues of the body
- vena cava/major vein in your upper body
- condition in which the pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed
- puncture to remove fluid
- instrument used to listen for the sounds of the heart
- layer of tissue that lines the chambers of the heart
- veins/swollen and dilated veins
- or through
- condition in which an artery has a weekend wall causing it to swell
22 Clues: infarction • or through • tachycardia • blood pressure • vein thrombosis • cardiovascular disease • puncture to remove fluid • used to measure pressure • cardioverter defibrillator • veins/swollen and dilated veins • arrest/complete stopping of the heart • vena cava/major vein in your upper body • an ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels • ...
Cardiovascular Terms 2021-05-17
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- coronary artery bypass graft surgery
- inflatable portion of a catheter that inflates to push debris out of the way of blood-flow
- used to place balloons or stents
- atrium
- heart
- tubular structures that carry blood through the tissues and organs
- take deoxygenated blood back to the heart
- the lining around the heart is inflamed
- plaque builds up and hardens the arteries that give your heart vital oxygen
- the blood-flow to your brain is blocked
- placed at the beginning of a blood vessel to deliver treatments inside that blood vessel
- take oxygenated blood away from the heart and towards organs in the body
- crown
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- muscle
- branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules.
- vessel
- implantable cardioverter defibrillator
- the heart entirely stops pumping blood
- prevents an artery from collapsing on itself
- your heart does not pump blood as effectively as it should or used to
- cardiovascular disease
- responsible for getting blood to all parts of the body.
- cardiac resynchronization therapy
- transcatheter aortic valve replacement
24 Clues: heart • crown • muscle • vessel • atrium • cardiovascular disease • used to place balloons or stents • cardiac resynchronization therapy • coronary artery bypass graft surgery • implantable cardioverter defibrillator • the heart entirely stops pumping blood • transcatheter aortic valve replacement • the lining around the heart is inflamed • the blood-flow to your brain is blocked • ...
The cardiovascular system 2024-01-22
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- a blood pressure monitor
- the muscle separating the two ventricles
- low blood pressure
- pumps blood to the body via the aorta
- a blood vessel ghat carries blood away from the heart
- a disease characterised by narrowing of the lumen of the Coronary arteries
- receives deoxygenated blood from the body
- a disease where fatty plaques cause narrowing of the arteries
- pressure exerted by blood against the artery walls when the heart is contracting
- blood pressure pressure exerted by blood against the artery walls when the heart is relaxed
- the hearts pacemaker
- blood vessels that supply the heart muscle with oxygen
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- a technique of measuring the electrical impulses given out by the heart
- a blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart
- a resting heart rate below 60 bpm
- receives oxygenated blood from the lungs
- the blood vessels that have a wall one cell thick
- a resting heart rate above 100 bpm
- high blood pressure
- ventricle pumps blood to the lungs
- the structure that delays the electrical impulse between atria and ventricles
21 Clues: low blood pressure • high blood pressure • the hearts pacemaker • a blood pressure monitor • a resting heart rate below 60 bpm • a resting heart rate above 100 bpm • ventricle pumps blood to the lungs • pumps blood to the body via the aorta • the muscle separating the two ventricles • receives oxygenated blood from the lungs • receives deoxygenated blood from the body • ...
