heart Crossword Puzzles

The Heart 2021-12-09

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brings blood away from the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen poor
how many chambers the heart has
measurement of heart rate
a flap that makes blood only flow one direction
bottom chambers of the heart

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universal recipient
what triggers the creation of new blood cells
top chambers of the heart
universal donor of blood
brings blood to the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen rich

12 Clues: universal recipient • universal donor of blood • top chambers of the heart • measurement of heart rate • brings blood to the heart • bottom chambers of the heart • how many chambers the heart has • brings blood away from the heart • side of the heart that is oxygen poor • side of the heart that is oxygen rich • what triggers the creation of new blood cells • ...

The Heart 2021-12-09

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brings blood away from the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen poor
how many chambers the heart has
measurement of heart rate
a flap that makes blood only flow one direction
bottom chambers of the heart

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universal recipient
what triggers the creation of new blood cells
top chambers of the heart
universal donor of blood
brings blood to the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen rich

The Heart 2021-12-09

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brings blood away from the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen poor
how many chambers the heart has
measurement of heart rate
a flap that makes blood only flow one direction
bottom chambers of the heart

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universal recipient
what triggers the creation of new blood cells
top chambers of the heart
universal donor of blood
brings blood to the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen rich

The Heart 2021-12-09

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brings blood away from the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen poor
how many chambers the heart has
measurement of heart rate
a flap that makes blood only flow one direction
bottom chambers of the heart

Down

universal recipient
what triggers the creation of new blood cells
top chambers of the heart
universal donor of blood
brings blood to the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen rich

The Heart 2021-12-09

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brings blood away from the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen poor
how many chambers the heart has
measurement of heart rate
a flap that makes blood only flow one direction
bottom chambers of the heart

Down

universal recipient
what triggers the creation of new blood cells
top chambers of the heart
universal donor of blood
brings blood to the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen rich

The Heart 2021-12-09

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brings blood away from the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen poor
how many chambers the heart has
measurement of heart rate
a flap that makes blood only flow one direction
bottom chambers of the heart

Down

universal recipient
what triggers the creation of new blood cells
top chambers of the heart
universal donor of blood
brings blood to the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen rich

The Heart 2021-12-09

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brings blood away from the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen poor
how many chambers the heart has
measurement of heart rate
a flap that makes blood only flow one direction
bottom chambers of the heart

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universal recipient
what triggers the creation of new blood cells
top chambers of the heart
universal donor of blood
brings blood to the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen rich

The Heart 2021-12-09

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brings blood away from the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen poor
how many chambers the heart has
measurement of heart rate
a flap that makes blood only flow one direction
bottom chambers of the heart

Down

universal recipient
what triggers the creation of new blood cells
top chambers of the heart
universal donor of blood
brings blood to the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen rich

The Heart 2021-12-09

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brings blood away from the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen poor
how many chambers the heart has
measurement of heart rate
a flap that makes blood only flow one direction
bottom chambers of the heart

Down

universal recipient
what triggers the creation of new blood cells
top chambers of the heart
universal donor of blood
brings blood to the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen rich

The Heart 2021-12-09

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brings blood away from the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen poor
how many chambers the heart has
measurement of heart rate
a flap that makes blood only flow one direction
bottom chambers of the heart

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universal recipient
what triggers the creation of new blood cells
top chambers of the heart
universal donor of blood
brings blood to the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen rich

The Heart 2021-12-09

Across

brings blood away from the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen poor
how many chambers the heart has
measurement of heart rate
a flap that makes blood only flow one direction
bottom chambers of the heart

Down

universal recipient
what triggers the creation of new blood cells
top chambers of the heart
universal donor of blood
brings blood to the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen rich

The Heart 2021-12-09

Across

brings blood away from the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen poor
how many chambers the heart has
measurement of heart rate
a flap that makes blood only flow one direction
bottom chambers of the heart

Down

universal recipient
what triggers the creation of new blood cells
top chambers of the heart
universal donor of blood
brings blood to the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen rich

The Heart 2021-12-09

Across

brings blood away from the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen poor
how many chambers the heart has
measurement of heart rate
a flap that makes blood only flow one direction
bottom chambers of the heart

Down

universal recipient
what triggers the creation of new blood cells
top chambers of the heart
universal donor of blood
brings blood to the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen rich

The Heart 2021-12-09

Across

brings blood away from the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen poor
how many chambers the heart has
measurement of heart rate
a flap that makes blood only flow one direction
bottom chambers of the heart

Down

universal recipient
what triggers the creation of new blood cells
top chambers of the heart
universal donor of blood
brings blood to the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen rich

The Heart 2021-12-09

Across

brings blood away from the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen poor
how many chambers the heart has
measurement of heart rate
a flap that makes blood only flow one direction
bottom chambers of the heart

Down

universal recipient
what triggers the creation of new blood cells
top chambers of the heart
universal donor of blood
brings blood to the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen rich

The Heart 2021-12-09

Across

brings blood away from the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen poor
how many chambers the heart has
measurement of heart rate
a flap that makes blood only flow one direction
bottom chambers of the heart

Down

universal recipient
what triggers the creation of new blood cells
top chambers of the heart
universal donor of blood
brings blood to the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen rich

The Heart 2021-12-09

Across

brings blood away from the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen poor
how many chambers the heart has
measurement of heart rate
a flap that makes blood only flow one direction
bottom chambers of the heart

Down

universal recipient
what triggers the creation of new blood cells
top chambers of the heart
universal donor of blood
brings blood to the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen rich

The Heart 2021-12-09

Across

brings blood away from the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen poor
how many chambers the heart has
measurement of heart rate
a flap that makes blood only flow one direction
bottom chambers of the heart

Down

universal recipient
what triggers the creation of new blood cells
top chambers of the heart
universal donor of blood
brings blood to the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen rich

The Heart 2021-12-09

Across

brings blood away from the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen poor
how many chambers the heart has
measurement of heart rate
a flap that makes blood only flow one direction
bottom chambers of the heart

Down

universal recipient
what triggers the creation of new blood cells
top chambers of the heart
universal donor of blood
brings blood to the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen rich

The Heart 2021-12-09

Across

brings blood away from the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen poor
how many chambers the heart has
measurement of heart rate
a flap that makes blood only flow one direction
bottom chambers of the heart

Down

universal recipient
what triggers the creation of new blood cells
top chambers of the heart
universal donor of blood
brings blood to the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen rich

The Heart 2021-12-09

Across

brings blood away from the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen poor
how many chambers the heart has
measurement of heart rate
a flap that makes blood only flow one direction
bottom chambers of the heart

Down

universal recipient
what triggers the creation of new blood cells
top chambers of the heart
universal donor of blood
brings blood to the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen rich

The Heart 2021-12-09

Across

brings blood away from the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen poor
how many chambers the heart has
measurement of heart rate
a flap that makes blood only flow one direction
bottom chambers of the heart

Down

universal recipient
what triggers the creation of new blood cells
top chambers of the heart
universal donor of blood
brings blood to the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen rich

The Heart 2021-12-09

Across

brings blood away from the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen poor
how many chambers the heart has
measurement of heart rate
a flap that makes blood only flow one direction
bottom chambers of the heart

Down

universal recipient
what triggers the creation of new blood cells
top chambers of the heart
universal donor of blood
brings blood to the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen rich

The Heart 2021-12-09

Across

brings blood away from the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen poor
how many chambers the heart has
measurement of heart rate
a flap that makes blood only flow one direction
bottom chambers of the heart

Down

universal recipient
what triggers the creation of new blood cells
top chambers of the heart
universal donor of blood
brings blood to the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen rich

The Heart 2021-12-09

Across

brings blood away from the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen poor
how many chambers the heart has
measurement of heart rate
a flap that makes blood only flow one direction
bottom chambers of the heart

Down

universal recipient
what triggers the creation of new blood cells
top chambers of the heart
universal donor of blood
brings blood to the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen rich

The Heart 2021-12-09

Across

brings blood away from the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen poor
how many chambers the heart has
measurement of heart rate
a flap that makes blood only flow one direction
bottom chambers of the heart

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universal recipient
what triggers the creation of new blood cells
top chambers of the heart
universal donor of blood
brings blood to the heart
side of the heart that is oxygen rich

Soldier's Heart 2012-04-25

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Charlie thinks that being a soldier in the war will make him a ___
Only battle in Pennsylvania
Charlie's last name
Charlie was___ years old when he volunteered to fight the South
Charlie gets paid ___ dollars every month
The North is fighting against the ___

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Northern soldiers were nicknamed ____
Charlie took a Confederate ___ home with him after the war
First battle, Bull__
Southern soldiers were nicknamed ___
Charlie sent most of his money to his ___
Charlie is fighting for the ___

12 Clues: Charlie's last name • First battle, Bull__ • Only battle in Pennsylvania • Charlie is fighting for the ___ • Southern soldiers were nicknamed ___ • Northern soldiers were nicknamed ____ • The North is fighting against the ___ • Charlie sent most of his money to his ___ • Charlie gets paid ___ dollars every month • Charlie took a Confederate ___ home with him after the war • ...

The Heart 2023-02-21

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Measured by the number of contractions of the heart per minute
Separates the left ventricle and the aorta
Pumps oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body
Separates the left atrium and left ventricle
Separates the right atrium and right ventricle
Condition in which the heart valves have been permanently damaged by rheumatic fever
Separates the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery

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Pumps oxygen-poor blood to the lungs through the pulmonary artery
An inflammatory condition that can inflame or make the heart, joints, brain, and skin swell
The primary organ of your circulatory system
Receives oxygen-poor blood from the superior and inferior vena cava
Receives oxygen-rich blood from pulmonary veins

12 Clues: Separates the left ventricle and the aorta • The primary organ of your circulatory system • Separates the left atrium and left ventricle • Separates the right atrium and right ventricle • Pumps oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body • Receives oxygen-rich blood from pulmonary veins • Separates the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery • ...

The Heart 2017-03-12

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The blood carries the oxygen here to be used
This carries oxygen and nutrients around the body
Roughly the same size as the human heart
These carry blood away from the heart
The gas that is taken out of the body
The top two chambers of the heart

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The blood collects oxygen here
The bottom two chambers of the heart
The gas taken into the body
Pumps blood around the body
These carry blood into the heart
The number of chambers the human heart has

12 Clues: The gas taken into the body • Pumps blood around the body • The blood collects oxygen here • These carry blood into the heart • The top two chambers of the heart • The bottom two chambers of the heart • These carry blood away from the heart • The gas that is taken out of the body • Roughly the same size as the human heart • The number of chambers the human heart has • ...

HEART ANATOMY 2023-05-19

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The left side of the heart deals with this type of circulation.
Describes valves found between upper and lower chambers on both sides of the heart
This describes both the pulmonary and aortic valves.
Any valve made of three cusps
The right side of the heart deals with this type of circulation

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The largest artery in the body.
Another name for the left atrioventricular valve
Latin for heart strings (7,9)
Describes the number of cusps on a mitral valve
The pumping chambers of the heart.
The wall between the left and right sides of the heart
Plural for the upper chamber of the heart

12 Clues: Latin for heart strings (7,9) • Any valve made of three cusps • The largest artery in the body. • The pumping chambers of the heart. • Plural for the upper chamber of the heart • Describes the number of cusps on a mitral valve • Another name for the left atrioventricular valve • This describes both the pulmonary and aortic valves. • ...

HEART FAILURE 2024-03-03

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the diagnosis of ------is confirmed by clinical doppler echocardiography
milirinone ------- contractility.
-----cause tall peaked Wave and flat P wave
Frothy blood tinged sputum is a late sign of ------.
left heart failure is categorized as heart failure with reduced EF and ------ heart failure.
Cardiac output depends on heart rate and -------
-------is an antidote for digoxin toxicity.
yellowish green halos around light is a classic sign of ------toxicity.

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systolic heart failure is defined as heart failure with------of <40%.
------released by SNS are toxic to myocardium.
Nagging cough is a side effect of --------.
-------common side effect of spironolactone.
EF is determined by ---------,preload and after load.
-------is a biomarker released by the ventricles during heart failure due to increased pressure in ventricles.

14 Clues: milirinone ------- contractility. • Nagging cough is a side effect of --------. • -----cause tall peaked Wave and flat P wave • -------is an antidote for digoxin toxicity. • -------common side effect of spironolactone. • ------released by SNS are toxic to myocardium. • Cardiac output depends on heart rate and ------- • ...

Sacred Heart 2024-04-29

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The lifelong relationships you gain?
What is happening all the time?
The reason for composting?
What rings symbolize?
What you gain?

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The Sacred Heart Network around the world?
What is encouraged?
What Duchesne cultivates?
What Goal 4 has to do with?
A big part of many service trips and immersion?
Why we practice sustainability?
A big emphasis- you need 15 hours of it this year.

12 Clues: What you gain? • What is encouraged? • What rings symbolize? • What Duchesne cultivates? • The reason for composting? • What Goal 4 has to do with? • Why we practice sustainability? • What is happening all the time? • The lifelong relationships you gain? • The Sacred Heart Network around the world? • A big part of many service trips and immersion? • ...

HEART MONTH 2025-01-31

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BAD CHOLESTEROL
GOOD CHOLESTEROL
CAN HELP YOU IDETIFY REGULAR STRESSORS
DAMAGES ARTERIES AND CAUSES THEM TO NARROW
THE MOST COMMON TYPE OF FATIN THE BODY
120/80 MMHG

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LESS THAN 200 MG/DL
CAN CAUSE THE HEART TO ENLARGE
ACRONYM FOR STROKE
CORONARY ARTEY DISEASE
THIRTY MINUTE SESSIONS
UNIT OF ENERGY FROM FOOD

12 Clues: 120/80 MMHG • BAD CHOLESTEROL • GOOD CHOLESTEROL • ACRONYM FOR STROKE • LESS THAN 200 MG/DL • CORONARY ARTEY DISEASE • THIRTY MINUTE SESSIONS • UNIT OF ENERGY FROM FOOD • CAN CAUSE THE HEART TO ENLARGE • CAN HELP YOU IDETIFY REGULAR STRESSORS • THE MOST COMMON TYPE OF FATIN THE BODY • DAMAGES ARTERIES AND CAUSES THEM TO NARROW

The Heart 2025-09-10

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Back from the lungs, blood goes through this valve into the left atrium
Blood from this chamber leaves and goes out to the body
This is the valve that blood goes through from the right chamber into the right ventricle
This is the largest artery in our body
Blood flows from the body into this chamber first
This means, relating to the lungs
This is the largest vein in our body

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From this chamber, blood gets pumped into the lungs
This valve is pushes the blood through the aorta to the rest of our body
This vena cava is located in the lower abdomen, it collects blood from the legs, feet, and lower body
Blood flows from the lungs back into this chamber of the heart
The vena cava is located in the upper chest, it collects blood from the head, neck, arms, and upper body

12 Clues: This means, relating to the lungs • This is the largest vein in our body • This is the largest artery in our body • Blood flows from the body into this chamber first • From this chamber, blood gets pumped into the lungs • Blood from this chamber leaves and goes out to the body • Blood flows from the lungs back into this chamber of the heart • ...

Ayo’s Heart 2026-01-07

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(Hate to love)
(Yoruba Aesthetic)
(Girl)
("Sister")
(The center)
(You Core)
(Bestie)

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(Back)
(Cousin)
(Solo Companion)
(Bestie)
(Bestie)
(Love of God)
(Baby)

14 Clues: (Back) • (Girl) • (Baby) • (Cousin) • (Bestie) • (Bestie) • (Bestie) • ("Sister") • (You Core) • (The center) • (Love of God) • (Hate to love) • (Solo Companion) • (Yoruba Aesthetic)

Body Systems Review 2022-06-21

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scan the heart with ultrasound
Carries oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and much more
weakened wall of an artery
___ catheterization; injecting dye
Love with your___, think with your head
__-vascular system
Oxygenated blood
evaluate overall function
hypertension
automated external defibrillator
acute myocardial infarction
bats search with ___-location
portable ECG machine worn for days
Blood to the lungs
measure heart damage
deoxygenated blood

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complete stopping
coronary artery bypass graft
implantable cardioverter defibrillator
to measure pressure
_____ heart failure
What does a blood pressure cuff find (almost)
narrowing
atherosclerosis
to record

25 Clues: narrowing • to record • hypertension • atherosclerosis • Oxygenated blood • complete stopping • __-vascular system • Blood to the lungs • deoxygenated blood • to measure pressure • _____ heart failure • measure heart damage • evaluate overall function • weakened wall of an artery • acute myocardial infarction • coronary artery bypass graft • bats search with ___-location • ...

Prescription for the Heart 2021-09-18

Prescription for the Heart crossword puzzle

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Thiazide diuretic
MI prevention
Modifiable risk factor in heart disease
Commonly class in heart conditions
Normodyne
High dose statin
Some need supplemental
Chest pain
Loop for heart failure
Brand for dual-antiplatelet agent
Abbreviation: ejection fraction < 40%
Sometimes needed in early ACS
Gynecomastia
Stress test or treatment

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Drug for heart failure
HTN in pregnancy drug
Apresoline
Ventricular tachycardia K+ blocker
Generally should avoid these (plural)
Altace
A common ACE-I
1 dose every 5 minutes for 15 minutes
Levels high in STEMI
CI: hx of intracranial bleeding
Clot buster

25 Clues: Altace • Normodyne • Apresoline • Chest pain • Clot buster • Gynecomastia • MI prevention • A common ACE-I • High dose statin • Thiazide diuretic • Levels high in STEMI • HTN in pregnancy drug • Drug for heart failure • Some need supplemental • Loop for heart failure • Stress test or treatment • Sometimes needed in early ACS • CI: hx of intracranial bleeding • Brand for dual-antiplatelet agent • ...

HAPPY CAREGIVER WEEK 2023-04-30

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kerplunk
the word that many caregivers think jinx them
clean up BM
teal
maroon
ding ding!!!
PCM
navy
contact precautions
device used for patients with end stage heart failure
pills used to treat disease
when someone goes home after their hospital stay
"____ me up!"
medicine that makes you pee

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what is used to listen to heart and lungs
main diagnosis on h4000
beam me up scotty
call, don't ____
what we use to monitor heart rhythms
common pain reliever
fall
nursing uniforms
organ that pumps blood through body
CHG ____
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
PCS
enteric precautions

27 Clues: PCM • PCS • teal • fall • navy • maroon • kerplunk • CHG ____ • clean up BM • ding ding!!! • "____ me up!" • call, don't ____ • nursing uniforms • beam me up scotty • contact precautions • enteric precautions • common pain reliever • main diagnosis on h4000 • pills used to treat disease • medicine that makes you pee • cardiopulmonary resuscitation • organ that pumps blood through body • ...

Frog anatomy 2024-06-03

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delivers oxygen to the body
takes blood away from the heart
part of the excretory,reproductive, and digestive systems
air opening to exchange gasses
first part of the small intestine
stores urine
catchest prey
first part of chemical digestion
all waste is stored
filters blood and makes urine
stores, produces, and eliminates blood cells

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carries eggs in female frogs
uptake of sugar
stores bile
moves food out of body
holds small intestine
transparent, protects eye
upper two chambers of the heart
takes blood back to the heart
lower chamber of the heart

20 Clues: stores bile • stores urine • catchest prey • uptake of sugar • all waste is stored • holds small intestine • moves food out of body • transparent, protects eye • lower chamber of the heart • delivers oxygen to the body • carries eggs in female frogs • takes blood back to the heart • filters blood and makes urine • air opening to exchange gasses • takes blood away from the heart • ...

Frog anatomy 2024-06-03

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delivers oxygen to the body
takes blood away from the heart
part of the excretory,reproductive, and digestive systems
air opening to exchange gasses
first part of the small intestine
stores urine
catchest prey
first part of chemical digestion
all waste is stored
filters blood and makes urine
stores, produces, and eliminates blood cells

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carries eggs in female frogs
uptake of sugar
stores bile
moves food out of body
holds small intestine
transparent, protects eye
upper two chambers of the heart
takes blood back to the heart
lower chamber of the heart

Module 1 Lesson 6-9 Crossword 2022-09-23

Module 1 Lesson 6-9 Crossword crossword puzzle

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A heart valve located between the left atrium and the left ventricle
How blood flows in the body
A cavity or “room” in the heart that pumps blood
The membrane that separates the left and right sides of the heart
A heart valve located between the left ventricle and the aorta
Movement that starts and finishes at the same place
The top two chambers of the heart that receive blood from veins

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A part of a larger object or system
The bottom chambers that receive blood from the atrium and send it away from the heart through an artery
A protective sac that encloses the heart
A protein found in red blood cells that transports oxygen
To move around something
To give something all of your attention or focus
To carry something from one place to another
The liquid part of the blood, 90% of this is water
The smallest, functioning unit of a living organism
Related to the circulation of blood

17 Clues: To move around something • How blood flows in the body • A part of a larger object or system • Related to the circulation of blood • A protective sac that encloses the heart • To carry something from one place to another • To give something all of your attention or focus • A cavity or “room” in the heart that pumps blood • ...

The Circulatory System 2023-08-03

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A tiny blood vessel where substances pass to and from the blood
A heart chamber that receives blood from the body
A blood component that helps form clots to stop bleeding
A heart chamber with thick walls that pumps blood to the lungs
A tiny blood vessel where substances pass to and from the blood
A tube that carries blood away from the heart
“_______ ________ cell”: A blood component that transports oxygen
The fluid pumped by the heart around the circulatory system
Having high levels of oxygen
“_______ ________ cell” : A blood component that helps protect the body from infection
A heart chamber that receives blood from the lungs

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A tube that carries blood back to the heart
A heart chamber with thick walls that pumps blood to the body
The movement of blood around the body
The movement of molecules from an area of high to low concentration
A muscular organ that pumps blood around the body
Having low levels of oxygen
A structure that only allows flow in one direction
plasma A blood component made of water with dissolved nutrients and wastes
The movement of molecules from an area of high to low concentration

20 Clues: Having low levels of oxygen • Having high levels of oxygen • The movement of blood around the body • A tube that carries blood back to the heart • A tube that carries blood away from the heart • A muscular organ that pumps blood around the body • A heart chamber that receives blood from the body • A structure that only allows flow in one direction • ...

Heart and Blood Flow Vocabulary 2024-10-16

Heart and Blood Flow Vocabulary crossword puzzle

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Blood rich in oxygen, typically shown as red in diagrams, that flows from the lungs to the heart and then to the body.
The muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
The two lower chambers of the heart that pump blood out of the heart.
The vein that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium.
Flaps of tissue that prevent backflow of blood in the heart; includes tricuspid, mitral, pulmonary, and aortic valves.
Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body, except for the pulmonary artery.
The largest artery in the body that carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the body.
The artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.
Blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart, except for the pulmonary vein.

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Tiny blood vessels where the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nutrients occurs between blood and tissues.
The force of blood against the walls of the arteries as it is pumped by the heart.
Blood low in oxygen, typically shown as blue in diagrams, that flows from the body to the heart and then to the lungs.
The system that moves blood throughout the body, including the heart, blood vessels, and blood.
The large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the right atrium. It includes the superior vena cava (from the upper body) and inferior vena cava (from the lower body).
A gas that is vital for cell respiration and is carried by the blood from the lungs to the body's tissues.
A waste gas produced by cells that is carried by the blood to the lungs for exhalation.
The two upper chambers of the heart that receive blood.

17 Clues: The two upper chambers of the heart that receive blood. • The muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body. • The two lower chambers of the heart that pump blood out of the heart. • The vein that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium. • The artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs. • ...

Keeping Healthy Keywords 2014-02-04

Keeping Healthy Keywords crossword puzzle

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helps to keep you regular
liquid fats
7 life processes
red liquid in body
number of heartbeats per minute (5,4)
blood flows through this (5,6)
gets the heart pumping
smallest blood vessel
the liquid of life
pumps blood around your body
need this gas to stay alive
opposite of healthy
lower muscle in arm
system that controls gases in blood (11,6)
movement of the heart
builds muscle
heart does this, opposite of relax
feel it in your neck or wrist

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have different letters, needed for health
upper muscle in arm
take it when you are ill
process in cells that releases energy
a bit of food from each food group (8,4)
takes blood towards the heart
sweet, nice in hot drinks
provides body with energy
takes blood away from the heart
what your body gets from the food
small amounts needed for health
help to insulate
how well you are
to move gases into lungs
changes the way your body works

33 Clues: liquid fats • builds muscle • 7 life processes • help to insulate • how well you are • red liquid in body • the liquid of life • upper muscle in arm • opposite of healthy • lower muscle in arm • smallest blood vessel • movement of the heart • gets the heart pumping • take it when you are ill • to move gases into lungs • helps to keep you regular • sweet, nice in hot drinks • ...

Cardiovascular System 2016-05-23

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Heart relaxation at rest
Blood flow to lungs and back
Carry blood towards the heart; has valves
Receives oxygen-poor blood from the vena cava
Stimulate contraction of myocardium
Liquid connective tissue composed of plasma and red and white blood cells
Heart tissue; striated and involuntary
Heart rate, or number of beats per minute

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Involves platelets (WBC) and prothrombin protein, which converts to the protein fibrin clot
Blood flow to arteries around the heart
Blood to all parts of the body from left ventricle to right atrium
Pumps oxygen-poor blood through the pulmonary arteries to lungs for oxygen
Microscopic blood vessels permeable to gases via diffusion
Systolic pressure over diastolic pressure
Veins from digestion, spleen and pancreas to hepatic portal vein of liver and drained into vena cava
Blood flow to the brain
Tricuspid on the right and bicuspid on the left
Carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heat (except to the lungs)
Graph of the contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

20 Clues: Blood flow to the brain • Heart relaxation at rest • Blood flow to lungs and back • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation • Stimulate contraction of myocardium • Heart tissue; striated and involuntary • Blood flow to arteries around the heart • Systolic pressure over diastolic pressure • Carry blood towards the heart; has valves • Heart rate, or number of beats per minute • ...

Cardio Crossword 2021-09-24

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atrial fibrillation
Electrocardiogram
lung
Arteriole
arrhythmia irregular heart beat caused by the electrical impulses not working correctly
Vein
elastic tubes that carry blood from the back body to the heart
Heart
Defibrillation threshold testing
test that expose the chest and internal organs using radiology
Thin walled vessels that carry blood throughout the organs
Severe chest pain, spreading to shoulders and arms causing by lack of blood.
Measures eletrical activity of the heart to detect cardiac problems

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Fatty materials on the inner walls
Blood pressure that is higher than normal
Produces sound waves to show images of your heart
visualize blood flow patterns to the heat walls
Premature Ventricular Contraction
Any main air passage that diverge from the windpipe
Left ventricular assist device
tests Laboratory analysis performed on a blood sample
A hollow muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body
Main artery of the body, supplies oxygenated blood to the body
clot
Affects the pumping of blood, causes fatigue and shortness of breath

25 Clues: lung • Vein • clot • Heart • Arteriole • Electrocardiogram • atrial fibrillation • Left ventricular assist device • Defibrillation threshold testing • Premature Ventricular Contraction • Fatty materials on the inner walls • Blood pressure that is higher than normal • visualize blood flow patterns to the heat walls • Produces sound waves to show images of your heart • ...

Cardiovascular 2021-10-14

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muscle layer of the heart
artery at the base of the brain
blood circuit involving lungs
valve between the left atrium and left ventricle
term for the contraction of the heart
sac around the heart
node that is the pacemaker of the heart
chambers that pump blood to organs
major vein going to the liver
plaque development in arteries
major artery leaving the left ventricle
capillaries with many pores in endothelium
inner layer of a blood vessel

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first artery coming off aorta
muscular layer of a blood vessel
level of oxygenation in pulmonary artery
valve between the right ventricle and artery
branch that delivers blood to the left atrium and left ventricle
hole between the atria of a fetus (two words no space)
blood circuit feeding the heart muscles
blood vessels used for nutrient exchange
pericardium containing simple squamous
blood vessels that deliver blood to organs
vessels that distribute blood to organs
level of oxygenation in umbilical vein
chambers that receive blood from vessels
vessels that deliver blood to the heart

27 Clues: sac around the heart • muscle layer of the heart • first artery coming off aorta • blood circuit involving lungs • major vein going to the liver • inner layer of a blood vessel • plaque development in arteries • artery at the base of the brain • muscular layer of a blood vessel • chambers that pump blood to organs • term for the contraction of the heart • ...

Health Test #1 Review 2023-10-25

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these two things will keep the heart healthy, this and rest
the expanding of arteries after each heartbeat
help fight pathogens (germs)
the smallest blood vessels
gives red blood cells their color
this artery supplies blood to the lungs
a blood clot on your skin
our bodies need one full day of this each week
the blood travels through 60,000 what of pipeline in our bodies

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another name for the heart, ends with muscle
a lower chamber of the heart
the largest artery in the body
the pressure of blood against the arteries, ends with pressure
two large veins that enter the heart, ends with cava
the flow of blood throughout the body
the part of your blood that carries digested food; the liquid part of your blood
these blood cells fight off infection
an upper chamber of the heart
an enlarged, painful vein
carry blood to your heart
little doorlike flaps
help the clotting of the blood
the amount of quarts of blood a child has

23 Clues: little doorlike flaps • an enlarged, painful vein • carry blood to your heart • a blood clot on your skin • the smallest blood vessels • a lower chamber of the heart • help fight pathogens (germs) • an upper chamber of the heart • the largest artery in the body • help the clotting of the blood • gives red blood cells their color • the flow of blood throughout the body • ...

unit 5 2023-10-27

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heart
Percutaneous coronary intervention
disease one of the most common form of cardiovascular disease
test test of cardiovascular capacity made by monitoring the heart rate
sound or other vibrations having an ultrasonic frequency, particularly as used in medical imaging
Electrocardiogram
blood vessels located throughout your body that collect oxygen-poor blood and return it to your heart
Bare metal stent
veins
a photograph taken by the use of X-rays
blood vessels
scan an X-ray image made using a form of tomography
Drug-eluting stent
arterial disease narrowing or blockage of the vessels that carry blood from the heart to the legs

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delicate blood vessels that exist throughout your body
blood vessels that distribute oxygen-rich blood to your entire body
A tube in the body that carries fluids
heart disease buildup of plaque
aorta
Cardiovascular disease
something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts
pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body
tests examination of a sample of blood
blood

24 Clues: heart • veins • aorta • blood • blood vessels • Bare metal stent • Electrocardiogram • Drug-eluting stent • Cardiovascular disease • heart disease buildup of plaque • Percutaneous coronary intervention • A tube in the body that carries fluids • tests examination of a sample of blood • a photograph taken by the use of X-rays • scan an X-ray image made using a form of tomography • ...

cardiovascular system 2024-11-08

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one dimensional
beats per minute
carries blood through your body
means two
means above
a test to record the electrical signals in the heart.
not enough blood reaches your heart.
disease You may hear this called CAD
a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat.
blood pressure
used to listen to a heartbeat
a tiny tube made of metal or plastic placed inside a blocked blood vessel to keep it open and restore blood flow through the vessel.

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takes waste product away from the tissue
used to correct abnormal electrical activity of the heart like when terminating a fibrillation
means below
muscles that pumps blood through the body
cells develops slowly as cholesterol , fat, blood cells, and other substances in your blood form plaque in the walls of arteries.
carries oxygen from your blood to the heart
means within
means slow
coronary artery bypass grafting
impairment in the heart's ability to fill with and pump blood. Astroke
coronary artery disease
a small, battery-powered device that prevents the heart from beating too slowly.

24 Clues: means two • means slow • means below • means above • means within • blood pressure • one dimensional • beats per minute • coronary artery disease • used to listen to a heartbeat • carries blood through your body • coronary artery bypass grafting • not enough blood reaches your heart. • disease You may hear this called CAD • takes waste product away from the tissue • ...

Forensics - Blood and Cardio 2025-05-04

Forensics - Blood and Cardio crossword puzzle

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tiny drop of blood that originates from original drop
medical term for heart attack
arteries that supply heart muscle with blood/oxygen
used to describe spatter resulting from a gunshot
circulation when blood goes from heart to body back to heart
chamber that receives blood from SVC and IVC
a stable internal environment
study of the structure of the human body
major artery in neck that carries blood to brain
liquid portion of blood; made up of mostly water
cells that transport oxygen in the blood

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also known as a stroke; lack of oxygen to brain
the pooling of blood in the direction of gravity; starts about 2 hrs after death
blood type with A and Rh antigens on surface
blood type known as universal donor
small red dots on skin or eyes; can be sign of strangulation
blood pattern caused by bloody surface contacting another surface
chamber of heart that receives blood from lungs
blood pattern caused by drips of blood
largest artery of body; carries blood from heart to rest of body

20 Clues: medical term for heart attack • a stable internal environment • blood type known as universal donor • blood pattern caused by drips of blood • study of the structure of the human body • cells that transport oxygen in the blood • blood type with A and Rh antigens on surface • chamber that receives blood from SVC and IVC • also known as a stroke; lack of oxygen to brain • ...

CV Crossword Puzzle 2026-02-04

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what is the name of the condition where your heart beats irregularly
This type of heart failure is when the left ventricle doesn't contract normally
the accrediting body for cardiac and pulmonary rehab
the amount of blood the heart can pump with each beat
largest artery in the body
What stimulant is strictly prohibited before a stress test

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how many visits are patients allowed for cardiac and pulmonary rehab
this procedure is done to stop or prevent irregular heartbeats
This type of pacemaker is used to treat heart failure by synchronizing the contractions of the heart's ventricles
type of procedure used to assess how the well the heart is pumping and measures pressure in the heart and lungs (abbreviation)
this test involves a physician placing a tube down the esophagus using an ultrasound device to take a series of moving pictures of the heart
name of the protective sac that covers the heart
what do you experience when you have a 100% blocked coronary artery
most common lung disease seen in patients that come to pulmonary rehab
how many chambers does the heart have
what is the diagnostic radiopharmaceutical used to improve the quality of the ultrasound

16 Clues: largest artery in the body • how many chambers does the heart have • name of the protective sac that covers the heart • the accrediting body for cardiac and pulmonary rehab • the amount of blood the heart can pump with each beat • What stimulant is strictly prohibited before a stress test • this procedure is done to stop or prevent irregular heartbeats • ...

Cardiovascular Diseases 2023-12-12

Cardiovascular Diseases crossword puzzle

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Irregular heartbeats.
Excess ____ puts a strain on your heart and raises blood pressure and cholesterol.
A condition in which the arteries are hard and less elastic.
For teens, ______ is the biggest risk factor.
______ strengthens your heart and helps you maintain a healthy weight.
When the heart gradually weakens and can no longer pump blood at its normal rate.
Constant ____ raises blood pressure.
A disease that affects the heart or blood vessels.
Too much _______ raises blood pressure and causes irregular heartbeat and heart failure.
Children whose parents have CVD are more likely to develop it.

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Another word for the "silent killer".
Chest pain that results from the heart not receiving enough oxygen.
When a restricted blood supply damages the heart muscle.
Thickening of arteries due to plaque build-up.
A disease that is not transmitted by another person.
The risk of CVD increases with ____.
An acute injury in which blood flow to the brain is interrupted.

17 Clues: Irregular heartbeats. • The risk of CVD increases with ____. • Constant ____ raises blood pressure. • Another word for the "silent killer". • For teens, ______ is the biggest risk factor. • Thickening of arteries due to plaque build-up. • A disease that affects the heart or blood vessels. • A disease that is not transmitted by another person. • ...

Circulatory System 2024-02-27

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- Molecule that is carried to all of the cells of the body.
- Tiny blood vessel where gas exchange occurs at the body tissues.
- Liquid part of blood.
- Blood cell that carries oxygen around the body.
- Molecule that is a waste product that is removed from cells.
- Door-like structure that keeps blood flowing in one direction.
- Type of control for the muscles of the heart.
- Muscular organ that is responsible for pumping blood around the body.

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- Process that allows the heart to beat.
- Cell that is responsible for blood clotting and healing wounds.
- Blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.
- Force that blood applies on the walls of the blood vessel.
- Upper chamber of the heart.
- Lower chamber of the heart.
- Blood cell that protects the body from invading organisms.
- Process by which molecules move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.
- System that transport blood and nutrients around the body.
- Blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart.

18 Clues: - Liquid part of blood. • - Upper chamber of the heart. • - Lower chamber of the heart. • - Process that allows the heart to beat. • - Type of control for the muscles of the heart. • - Blood cell that carries oxygen around the body. • - Blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart. • - Blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart. • ...

Circulatory 2025-10-29

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travel in blood to infections; part of the immune system
muscular organ that pumps blood around the body
liquid that circulates the body: responsible for delivering oxygen and nutrients, and removing wastes
without oxygen
liquid within blood that contains water, other nutrients, and waste from cells
substances a cell needs for survival
organs responsible for breathing, and the site of gas exchange

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cells within blood that transport oxygen to other cells of the body
small fragments that travel in the blood and are responsible for blood clotting
large blood vessels that go from the heart to the rest of the body
substances a cell needs to excrete
the speed at which the heart beats
small blood vessels that carry blood to the cells of the body
chambers in the heart that pump blood out of the heart
tube structures that carry blood around the body: includes arteries, veins, and capillaries
with oxygen
large blood vessels that go from the body to the heart
chambers in the heart that receive blood and pass it to a ventricle

18 Clues: with oxygen • without oxygen • substances a cell needs to excrete • the speed at which the heart beats • substances a cell needs for survival • muscular organ that pumps blood around the body • chambers in the heart that pump blood out of the heart • large blood vessels that go from the body to the heart • travel in blood to infections; part of the immune system • ...

B4M5 Puzzle Time! 2024-01-04

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This electrolyte is essential for heart function, like the "potent partner" in maintaining proper cardiac rhythm.
This process is like a "blood ID check," ensuring compatibility for blood transfusions.
This surgical state is like an "accessible chest arena," allowing direct access to the heart.
The largest artery in the body, it's like the "aortic avenue" carrying oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.
This signaling device is like a "summons spotlight," allowing patients to request assistance.
This event involves a disruption of blood flow to the brain.
A device inserted into the aorta to assist the heart in pumping blood, often used in cases of cardiac failure.
This principle calculates cardiac output, like a "flow formula" based on oxygen consumption.
A test that records the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time, providing information about heart rate and rhythm.
Syndrome This condition may feel like a "confined squeeze," where increased pressure affects muscles and nerves.
This medical device, named after its inventor, is a flexible tube inserted into a specific body part to drain fluids or allow monitoring—commonly used in the urinary system for drainage.
This drainage system acts like a "chest conduit," removing air or fluid from the pleural space.
This protein is like a "plasma performer," maintaining colloidal osmotic pressure in blood.
This imaging technique uses sound waves, providing a "visual symphony" of internal structures without radiation.
This life-saving technology acts like an "external oxygen magician," supporting heart and lung function.
Irregular heart rhythm; can be too fast (tachycardia) or too slow (bradycardia).
A mechanical device providing support to a weakened heart's left ventricle, ensuring blood flow and giving a "left-hand" to the heart.
This approach focuses on providing comfort and relief, like a soothing "pal" during challenging times in healthcare.
This cardiac condition may feel like a "heart hug," where fluid compresses the heart.
This acute heart attack might make you think of a "significant ST-elevation event."
The organ responsible for oxygenating blood and removing carbon dioxide, helping you breathe and sing "lung" notes.
Often referred to as a "heart attack," it occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart muscle is blocked, leading to damage or death of the heart tissue.
A medication that might sound like a "calm crescendo," used to slow down the heart rate.
Chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.
This measurement reflects left atrial pressure, like a "wedged-in indicator" of cardiac function.
A rapid heart rhythm originating in the ventricles, it's like a "ventricular turbocharge."
This flexible feeding tube may sound like a "delicate dexterity" for enteral nutrition.
A life-threatening arrhythmia, it might sound like a "ventricular frenzy."
A protein released into the bloodstream during a heart attack; elevated levels indicate heart muscle damage.
A small mesh tube inserted into an artery to help keep it open and improve blood flow.
These vessels carry blood away from the heart, and the word might remind you of a major thoroughfare for blood circulation.
It's a direct pathway into the bloodstream, often referred to as a "lifeline" for administering medications or fluids.
A potent pain reliever, this medication might make you think of "hydrating morphine" for effective pain control.
Also known as adrenaline, this medication can quickly raise blood pressure and heart rate in emergency situations, making you feel "epic" and energized.
Mechanical device that helps patients breathe by delivering oxygen to the lungs and removing carbon dioxide.
This cardiac condition might make you think of a "silent pause" in the heart's rhythm.
Medications that constrict blood vessels, raising blood pressure; used in cases of severe hypotension.
This antiarrhythmic medication is often used to regulate the heart's rhythm, and its name might remind you of an "amiable drone."
A blood clot that often forms in the legs; deep trouble for circulation.
This sedative-hypnotic agent is sometimes humorously called "milk of amnesia" due to its milky appearance and ability to induce rapid anesthesia.
This state could be likened to an "abstinent agitation," with symptoms arising after discontinuing alcohol use.
A slow heart rate that might be likened to a "brake on the cardiac highway."
Often called a "rat poison"; it's not for rodents, but it keeps clots at bay.
This condition involves a sudden blockage of the pulmonary arteries.
Continuous assessment of blood pressure, heart rate, and other parameters to evaluate the heart's pumping ability and overall cardiovascular status.
Part of the heart's valves, this term might bring to mind a "merry portal" regulating blood flow.

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A feminine hygiene device used in healthcare settings, it helps manage incontinence by providing a non-invasive way to collect urine.
With this system, patients have control over their pain relief, like a "personal comfort assistant."
This system helps manage waste in a controlled way, ensuring a clean and comfortable environment; think of it as a "sanitary strategy" for dealing with digestive remnants.
This type of heart attack may be considered a "non-ST elevated myocardial incident."
Think of this medication as a "dose of boost" for the heart. It's a positive inotrope used to increase cardiac output.
An implanted device that helps regulate the heart's rhythm by sending electrical impulses to the heart muscles.
A procedure to diagnose and treat heart conditions using a catheter to access the heart's chambers and blood vessels.
A cardiac condition that might make you think of a "wacky pathway" disrupting the normal heart rhythm.
A medication with a name that might make you think of "milling around" – it's a phosphodiesterase inhibitor that helps improve heart function.
This vascular condition might be seen as a "bulging balloon," a weakening and expansion of a blood vessel wall.
Imagine a "splitting spectacle" - this term refers to the tearing of layers in blood vessels.
An echocardiogram that requires a probe down the throat; a more intimate look at the heart.
This wave on an ECG represents ventricular depolarization, like the "quick response signal" in cardiac rhythm.
Bladder infection that's unwelcome.
This opioid analgesic provides pain relief in various medical scenarios.
This test provides information on blood oxygen and acidity, acting like an "arterial balance gauge."
The body's "liquid life" that carries oxygen, nutrients, and waste products.
This monitoring method measures oxygen saturation, acting like a "pulse oxygen meter" for real-time assessment.
Inflammation of the pericardium (the sac surrounding the heart), causing chest pain.
An echocardiogram that captures heart images through the chest; a non-invasive cardiac snapshot.
Infection resulting from the improper use of central lines; a hospital-acquired woe.
Medications or interventions aimed at improving the force of heart contractions.
This device is like a "smart guardian" for the heart, delivering a shock to restore normal rhythm when needed.
The central organ in the circulatory system, often symbolized as a sign of love or emotion.
This medical procedure is like a "filtration fiesta," cleansing the blood when kidneys need assistance.
This irregular heart rhythm might make you think of a "chaotic atrial fiesta."
A device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore normal rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest.
This term might evoke images of "hemoglobin liberation," the breakdown of red blood cells.
This medication is like a "speedy antidote," used to increase heart rate in certain situations.
This healthcare professional is a "caring conduit," providing patient care and support.
This surgical technique involves harvesting veins using an endoscope, like a "vein voyage" with minimally invasive tools.
This genetic disorder might be associated with a "marvelous frame," characterized by tall stature and elongated limbs.
Think of this procedure as the insertion of a breathing tube, ensuring a secure "air highway" for patients who need respiratory support.
Medical exploration that takes a deep dive into the respiratory system; it's like a lung adventure with a lighted guide.
Emergency procedure involving chest compressions and rescue breathing to restore blood circulation and breathing in a person with cardiac arrest.
This is like a "pericardial pool," an abnormal accumulation of fluid around the heart.
The opposite of intubation, it's like saying "exit the tube" - the process of removing the breathing tube once the patient can breathe independently.
This pain management technique involves administering medication near the spinal cord, like a "spinal shield" against pain.
Surgical procedure creating an airway in the neck; a breath of fresh air for some patients.
This cooling device sounds like a "chill sentinel," helping maintain optimal body temperature in critical situations.
Blood-thinner that prevents clots; keeps the circulation flowing smoothly.
This catheter is like a "streamlined sensor" for measuring pressures in the heart and lungs.
This is a type of temporary ventricular support device, giving a little "impel" or push to the heart's pumping ability.

89 Clues: Bladder infection that's unwelcome. • This event involves a disruption of blood flow to the brain. • This condition involves a sudden blockage of the pulmonary arteries. • This opioid analgesic provides pain relief in various medical scenarios. • A blood clot that often forms in the legs; deep trouble for circulation. • ...

CV Services 2026-02-03

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how many chambers does the heart have
how many visits are patients allowed for cardiac and pulmonary rehab
name of the protective sac that covers the heart
what stimulant is strictly prohibited before a stress test
what is the diagnostic radiopharmaceutical used to improve the quality of the ultrasound
this test involves a physician placing a tube down the esophagus using an ultrasound device to take a series of moving pictures of the heart
this procedure to stop or prevent irregular heartbeats

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this type of heart failure is when the left ventricle doesn't contract normally
what is the name of the condition where your heart beats irregularly
most common lung disease seen in patients that come to pulmonary rehab
largest artery in the body
what do you experience when you have a 100% blocked coronary artery
the amount of blood the heart can pump with each beat
this type of pacemaker is used to treat heart failure by synchronizing the contractions of the heart's ventricles
type of procedure used to assess how the well the heart is pumping and measures pressure in the heart and lungs (abbreviation)
the accrediting body for cardiac and pulmonary rehab

16 Clues: largest artery in the body • how many chambers does the heart have • name of the protective sac that covers the heart • the accrediting body for cardiac and pulmonary rehab • the amount of blood the heart can pump with each beat • this procedure to stop or prevent irregular heartbeats • what stimulant is strictly prohibited before a stress test • ...

21 Points of Circulation 2019-06-03

21 Points of Circulation crossword puzzle

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Another name for the bicuspid valve (2 words)
One-way valve that directs deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs (2 words)
Takes blood from the left ventricle to body
Drains the head and upper extremities (3 words)
Structure between the left atrium and left ventricle (2 words)
Gas absorbed in the lungs
Receives deoxygenated blood from the body (2 words)

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Receives oxygenated blood from the lungs (2 words)
Gas given off in the lungs (2 words)
Drains blood from the body and lower extremities (3 words)
Main part of the high pressure pump system in the heart (2 words)
Structure between right atrium and right ventricle (2 words)
Main part of the low pressure pump system in the heart (2 words)
Heart muscle
One-way valve that directs oxygenated blood from the heart to the body (2 words)
Divides the left heart from the right heart
Smallest blood vessels (one cell thick)

17 Clues: Heart muscle • Gas absorbed in the lungs • Gas given off in the lungs (2 words) • Smallest blood vessels (one cell thick) • Takes blood from the left ventricle to body • Divides the left heart from the right heart • Another name for the bicuspid valve (2 words) • Drains the head and upper extremities (3 words) • Receives oxygenated blood from the lungs (2 words) • ...

Chapter 26: Measuring Vital Signs 2013-08-04

Chapter 26: Measuring Vital Signs crossword puzzle

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The period of heart muscle contraction, the heart is pumping
The period of heart muscle relaxation, the heart is at rest
Breathing air into and out of the lungs
Taking the apical and radial pulses at the same time
The difference between the apical and radial pulse rates
An instrument used to listen to sounds produced by the body
When SBP >140, and DBP >90
The amount of heat in the body that is a balance between the amount of heat produced and the amount of heat lost
A rapid heart rate, more than 100 per minute

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The amount of force exerted against the walls of an artery by the blood
A slow heart rate, below 60
When SBP < 90 and DBP< 60
Measures body temperature in the ear
The artery that BP is measured at
The beat of the heart felt at an artery as a wave of blood passes through the artery
Cuff used to measure BP
TPRBP

17 Clues: TPRBP • Cuff used to measure BP • When SBP < 90 and DBP< 60 • When SBP >140, and DBP >90 • A slow heart rate, below 60 • The artery that BP is measured at • Measures body temperature in the ear • Breathing air into and out of the lungs • A rapid heart rate, more than 100 per minute • Taking the apical and radial pulses at the same time • ...

The Circulatory System 2013-02-12

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Vibration felt in arterial walls due to expansion of the aorta following ventricle contraction.
In humans, the major systemic artery that takes blood from the heart to the tissues.
Component of blood that is necessary to blood clotting.
cycle One complete cycle of systole and diastole for all heart chambers.
Chamber; particularly an upper chamber of the heart lying above a ventricle.
White blood cell with a granular cytoplasm; able to be stained with a basic dye.
Relaxation period of a heart chamber during the cardiac cycle.
Blood vessel that transports blood away from the heart.

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Contraction period of the heart during the cardiac cycle.
Muscular organ whose contraction causes blood to circulate in the body of an animal.
pressure Force of blood pushing against the inside wall of blood vessels.
Fluid, derived from tissue fluid, that is carried in lymphatic vessels.
Vessel that takes blood from an artery to capillaries.
Pectoris / Condition characterized by thoracic pain resulting from occluded coronary arteries; may precede a heart attack.
Protein produced in response to the presence of an antigen; each antibody combines with a specific antigen.
Blood vessel that arises from venules and transports blood toward the heart.

16 Clues: Vessel that takes blood from an artery to capillaries. • Component of blood that is necessary to blood clotting. • Blood vessel that transports blood away from the heart. • Contraction period of the heart during the cardiac cycle. • Relaxation period of a heart chamber during the cardiac cycle. • ...

Cardiovascular System 2022-11-16

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Double-layered membrane surrounding the heart.
Small artery.
Largest type of blood vessel; carries blood away from the heart to all parts of the body. Notice that artery and away begin with an “a.”
Muscular middle layer of the heart.
Record of the electrical activity of the heart. The electricity is represented by waves or deﬂ ections called P, QRS, or T.
Abnormal swishing sound caused by improper closure of the heart valves

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Beat of the heart as felt through the walls of the arteries.
Relaxation phase of the heartbeat. (From Greek diastole, dilation)
valve Valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle; bicuspid valve.
Structure in veins or in the heart that temporarily closes an opening so that blood ﬂows in only one direction.
Smallest type of blood vessel. Materials pass to and from the bloodstream through the thin capillary walls.
Largest artery in the body.
Innermost lining of blood vessels.
Inner lining of the heart.
One of two upper chambers of the heart.

15 Clues: Small artery. • Inner lining of the heart. • Largest artery in the body. • Innermost lining of blood vessels. • Muscular middle layer of the heart. • One of two upper chambers of the heart. • Double-layered membrane surrounding the heart. • Beat of the heart as felt through the walls of the arteries. • Relaxation phase of the heartbeat. (From Greek diastole, dilation) • ...

Cardiac Crossword 2015-04-13

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alternative drug to amiodorone in vf/vt
a test that provides a typical record of the normal heart
the passage of fluid through a specific organ or area of the body (such as the heart)
drug that will raise bp, increase hr
increased heartbeat
a blood clot formed within a blood vessel
slow heartbeat
an abnormally low concentration of the potassium ions in the blood.
within a bone
continued electrical rhythmcity of the heart in the absence of effective mechanical function
a deficiency of oxygen reaching the body
second line drug for symptomatic bradycardia

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Second degree heart block characterized by progressively longer pr intervals
the measurement of CO2 levels in the airways
absence of electrical and mechanical activity of the heart
very rapid uncoordinated fluttering contractions of the ventricles
a procedure that stuns the heart and briefly terminates all electrical activity
emergency treatment of a victim of cardiac arrest or pulmonary arrest through cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care
first line drug for acute symptomatic bradycardia
st elevated myocardial infarction

20 Clues: within a bone • slow heartbeat • increased heartbeat • st elevated myocardial infarction • drug that will raise bp, increase hr • alternative drug to amiodorone in vf/vt • a deficiency of oxygen reaching the body • a blood clot formed within a blood vessel • the measurement of CO2 levels in the airways • second line drug for symptomatic bradycardia • ...

Allison Henrikson- Unit 4 2018-04-11

Allison Henrikson- Unit 4 crossword puzzle

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Uses x-ray and dyes to look at the blood flow through blood vessels
The lumen of the blood vessel contracts
A procedure that uses a balloon to open blocked blood vessels
An artery that supplies blood to the head and neck
A node that is located on the upper right atrium
Tissue that functions to absorb, protect, and transfer
The body system that refers to the lungs
Muscle wall of the heart
Separates the right and left ventricles
The enlargement of an organ or tissue

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The body system that includes the heart and pumps blood through the body
Smaller blood vessels that connect veins to capillaries
Shows the electrical activity of the heart
Higher than normal heart rate
Pulse taken on the neck
Longest phase when blood is filling the atria
A smaller blood vessels that connect arteries to capillaries
High blood pressure
When blood is being sent out of the heart to the body or lungs
Two upper chambers of the heart

20 Clues: High blood pressure • Pulse taken on the neck • Muscle wall of the heart • Higher than normal heart rate • Two upper chambers of the heart • The enlargement of an organ or tissue • The lumen of the blood vessel contracts • Separates the right and left ventricles • The body system that refers to the lungs • Shows the electrical activity of the heart • ...

Circulatory System 2021-01-27

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the root word that means dilated vein
the chest is opened up and a blood vessel is taken from somewhere else in the body to replace a closed vessel on the heart
the upper heart's chamber
pericardial sac is inflammed
C_BG
the heart's muscle
e_g
the upper body's largest vein
artery has a weakened wall, causing it to swell
intensive care ____
has very thin walls to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
excessively high blood pressure
prevents blood from flowing backwards

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complete stopping of the heart
commonly referred to as a heart attack
the tool used for listening to the heart
using ultrasound to look at the heart and vessels
bp_
the combining form that means lung
the wall between the left and right atrium
a condition in which the heart is not efficiently pumping from the left ventricle
the root word that means cot
_____ room
tool used to measure blood pressure
the root word that means crown
cardiopulmonary resuscitation

26 Clues: bp_ • e_g • C_BG • _____ room • the heart's muscle • intensive care ____ • the upper heart's chamber • pericardial sac is inflammed • the root word that means cot • the upper body's largest vein • cardiopulmonary resuscitation • complete stopping of the heart • the root word that means crown • excessively high blood pressure • the combining form that means lung • ...

Jes Johnson Assignment 3 CVD 2021-04-06

Jes Johnson Assignment 3 CVD crossword puzzle

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High blood pressure
one of the two main valves on the right side of your heart
valve with only two cusps
a large vein carrying deoxygenated blood into the heart.
a hollow part or cavity in an organ
more usage
less usage
arries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs
Air filled organs on each side of the chest
a very small vein
wraps around the outside of the heart

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Each ___ is a muscular tube lined by smooth tissue and has 3 main layers
CO2
The main and largest artey
Doing without having control
The blood here passes through capillaries adjacent to alveoli
located in the right atrium of the heart,
These four things keep the blood following the right way
Chest pain
The two upper chambers of the heart
a tube connecting the arterioles and venules
Removing oxygen form
Blood vessels that carry blood toward the heart
a small branch of an artery leading into capillaries. Definitions from Oxford Languages

24 Clues: CO2 • Chest pain • more usage • less usage • a very small vein • High blood pressure • Removing oxygen form • valve with only two cusps • The main and largest artey • Doing without having control • The two upper chambers of the heart • a hollow part or cavity in an organ • wraps around the outside of the heart • located in the right atrium of the heart, • ...

Cardiovascular Crossword 2023-03-09

Cardiovascular Crossword crossword puzzle

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a place people go to for surgery
this is the prefix for fast
the suffix for surgical removal or excision
this is the prefix for under or insufficient
has thinner walls and carries blood to the heart
a place people go to for emergency
looks at the heart and the vessels
when the heart stops
thick walls that carry blood away from the heart
known as high blood pressure

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this is the prefix for slow
this is the prefix for above or over
suffix for visual examination with an instrument
this is the suffix for the process of freeing or destroying
a type of vessel capillaries at capillary bed
a condition when the pericardial sac is inflamed
used to listen to the heart
suffix for formation of an opening
used when giving for
known as electrocardiography
Made of cardiac muscles and divided into chambers
suffix for disease
this is the prefix for between
known as a condition when the artery has weak walls and causes to swell

24 Clues: suffix for disease • used when giving for • when the heart stops • this is the prefix for slow • this is the prefix for fast • used to listen to the heart • known as electrocardiography • known as high blood pressure • this is the prefix for between • a place people go to for surgery • suffix for formation of an opening • a place people go to for emergency • ...

The Circulatory System 2023-03-30

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the cells that attack bacteria in blood and body tissues
thin-walled chambers that receive blood from veins
muscular organ that pumps blood through the body
an ear shaped appendage
the major muscle of respiration
the membrane that lines the inside of the chambers of the heart and forms the surface of the valves
the positively charged central core of an atom
the outer surface of the heart
controlling the passage of fluid/air through a pipe
the smallest subunit of all muscular tissues and organs

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long contractile fibres
the largest and most important artery in the body
the muscular tissue of the heart
the membrane enclosing the heart
the tip of a pyramidal or rounded structure
the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins
main chambers of the heart on left and right
a cavity within a bone or other tissue
any of the tubes forming part of the blood
the soft pad positioned in between each of the vertebrae of the spine

20 Clues: long contractile fibres • an ear shaped appendage • the outer surface of the heart • the major muscle of respiration • the muscular tissue of the heart • the membrane enclosing the heart • a cavity within a bone or other tissue • any of the tubes forming part of the blood • the tip of a pyramidal or rounded structure • main chambers of the heart on left and right • ...

BTEC CV system 2023-03-31

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Volume of blood pumped out of the left ventricle in one contraction
Have large lumen
Onc cell thick
Adaptation of CV system
Lower chamber containing deoxygenated blood
Transport nutrients and waste products around the body
When body temperature is too low
The hearts natural pacemaker
Symptom of low blood pressure
Clot the blood
I feed blood into the right atrium
Function of the CV system
I delay the signal for 0.1 second
Ring of smooth muscle at entry to the capillary that dilate and constrict
Movement of oxygenated blood from heart to rest of body and deoxygenated blood back to heart

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they prevent backflow into the heart
I prevent backflow into the right atrium
Blood carried away from the heart
When the electrical signal fails
Cell that fights illness and disease
Red protein that oxygen binds to
Relaxation phase of blood pressure
I divide the ventricles
Returns heart rate to pre exercise levels
Biggest side of the heart
Inherited cardiac condition
Biggest artery in the CV system
High blood pressure

28 Clues: Onc cell thick • Clot the blood • Have large lumen • High blood pressure • Adaptation of CV system • I divide the ventricles • Biggest side of the heart • Function of the CV system • Inherited cardiac condition • The hearts natural pacemaker • Symptom of low blood pressure • Biggest artery in the CV system • When the electrical signal fails • Red protein that oxygen binds to • ...

STRESS, MOVEMENT EDUCATION & CIRCULATORY SYSTEM 2021-10-29

STRESS, MOVEMENT EDUCATION & CIRCULATORY SYSTEM crossword puzzle

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CARRY BLOOD BACKTO HEART TO BE CLEANED
clear liquid which carries the solid cells
NORTH-example of a movement concept.
A MANIPULATIVE SKILL-type ACTIVITY
DEOXYGENATED BLOOD LEAVESTHE HEARTGOES HERE
MAIN ORGAN OF THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
LOWER CHAMBER OF THE HEART
MOVING FROM POINT A TO POINT B
LOW- an example of a movement concept.
AN EXAMPLE OF NON-LOCOMOTOR SKILL
TAKEBLOOD AWAY FROMTHE HEARTTO THEBODY
smallest blood vessels
FAST EXAMPLE OF MOVEMENT CONCEPT
A FUNCTION OF THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
DOING ACTIVITY IN STATIONARY POSITION

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MRS.BEENA IS OUR SUBJECT TEACHER
A FACTOR OF STRESS
USING AN OBJECT TO EXECUTE THE SKILL
TRANSPORTS OXYGEN,NUTRIENTS TO BODY
BEATING OF THE HEART
AN EXAMPLE OF LOCOMOTOR SKILL
A WAY TO MANAGE STRESS
HOW MANY CHAMBERS ARE THERE IN THE HEART?
UPPER CHAMBER OF THE HEART
AVERAGE ADULT HAS ABOUT -LITRES OF BLOOD
help the blood to clot
DIAGONAL-example of a movement concept
TOO MUCH WORRIES TO DEAL WITH
SYMPTOM OF STRESS
NUMBER OF BASIC MOVEMENT CONCEPTS

30 Clues: SYMPTOM OF STRESS • A FACTOR OF STRESS • BEATING OF THE HEART • A WAY TO MANAGE STRESS • help the blood to clot • smallest blood vessels • UPPER CHAMBER OF THE HEART • LOWER CHAMBER OF THE HEART • AN EXAMPLE OF LOCOMOTOR SKILL • TOO MUCH WORRIES TO DEAL WITH • MOVING FROM POINT A TO POINT B • MRS.BEENA IS OUR SUBJECT TEACHER • FAST EXAMPLE OF MOVEMENT CONCEPT • ...

Intra_Aortic Balloon Pumps & ventricular assist Devices 2024-01-25

Intra_Aortic Balloon Pumps & ventricular assist Devices crossword puzzle

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just before systole decreases after workload
total ____ heart is considered a heart assist device but is actually a heart replacement device
device that pulls blood from RV to pump
ecmo that only provides respiratory support
where the catheter balloon tip should be placed
primary goal of IABP therapy is to increase _____ oxygen supply and decrease ____oxygen demand
device that pulls blood from LV to pump to the aorta
the part of the heartbeat that the balloon is inflated
gas used in IABP
start of diastole displace blood to the systemic and coronary circulation
bedside heart-lung intervention
a type of shock a heart transplant assists with

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used to assist the ventricles and decrease the workload of the heart
provides respiratory and hemodynamic support
type of blood ecmo removes from the system
brown flecks of blood in the catheter and poor augmentation
a non-pharm way to reduce preload
ventricular assist device in which a pump returns blood to the femoral artery from the LA
intra-aortic balloon will _____ myocardial O2
a common complication of IVBP

20 Clues: gas used in IABP • a common complication of IVBP • bedside heart-lung intervention • a non-pharm way to reduce preload • device that pulls blood from RV to pump • type of blood ecmo removes from the system • ecmo that only provides respiratory support • provides respiratory and hemodynamic support • just before systole decreases after workload • ...

Respiratory System / Cardiovascular System 2022-01-04

Respiratory System / Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle

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the windpipe
the largest blood vessel in the body
tiny sacs of lung tissue that are specialized in the movement of gasses between air and blood
protein in red blood cells containing oxygen
valve between the right atrium and the right ventricle
blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart
carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs (two words)
lower chamber of the heart
upper chamber of the heart

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a flap of tissue that seals off the windpipe
passages that direct air to the lungs
the liquid part of blood
large muscle that helps with breathing
smallest parts of what directs air into the lungs
what helps blood clot
the smallest blood vessels
carries blood from lower regions of the body to right atrium (three words)
valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle; bicuspid valve
receives blood from the head and arms and chest and empties into the right atrium of the heart (three words)
carry blood away from the heart

20 Clues: the windpipe • what helps blood clot • the liquid part of blood • the smallest blood vessels • lower chamber of the heart • upper chamber of the heart • carry blood away from the heart • the largest blood vessel in the body • passages that direct air to the lungs • large muscle that helps with breathing • a flap of tissue that seals off the windpipe • ...

cardiovascular 2022-10-23

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abbreviation for electrocardiogram
damage or disease in the heart's major blood vessels
test measuring the electric pulses emitted by the heart
prefix meaning excessive
test using sound waves to create images of you heart
vessels that return blood to the
improper beating of the heart
suffix meaning pressure
prefix meaning around
x-ray images taken of the cardiovascular system
abbreviation for blood pressure
wearable device that records the heart's rhythm
small vessels that perfuse tissues
abbreviation for echocardiogram

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force of the blood against the artery walls is too high
vessels that deliver oxygenated blood to tissues
sudden loss of heart function
smaller branches of arteries leading to
abbreviation for chest pain
pumps blood through the system
chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should
abbreviation for oxygen
prefix meaning between
abbreviation for beats per minute
magnetic resonance imaging taken of the cardiovascular system
suffix meaning written record
abbreviation for intensive care unit
prefix meaning inner

28 Clues: prefix meaning inner • prefix meaning around • prefix meaning between • abbreviation for oxygen • suffix meaning pressure • prefix meaning excessive • abbreviation for chest pain • sudden loss of heart function • improper beating of the heart • suffix meaning written record • pumps blood through the system • abbreviation for blood pressure • abbreviation for echocardiogram • ...

Circulatory systems 1 2022-11-20

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The left atrioventricular valve is this, 2 flaps
Another name for red blood cells
Tool used to amplify heart sounds
Heart rate faster than normal, sinus ________
The big arched artery that carries blood from the left vetricle to the body
Producing red blood cells in the bone marrow
White blood cells tha fight infections.
When the red blood cells are too low it is called this.

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To surround, ingest, destroy
To clamp off a vein or artery
These arteries take blood to the heart.
The contraction phase of the heart
Responsible for carry oxygen in the blood to the body
The shape of red blood cells to increase surface area.
Means the value is too low
Aids in blood clotting
These carry blood away from the heart
These arteries are the only arteries that carry oxygen poor blood to the lungs
Blood flows from the vena cava into this chamber, right _______________
The thickest, most muscular part of the heart, it forms the point, Left _____________

20 Clues: Aids in blood clotting • Means the value is too low • To surround, ingest, destroy • To clamp off a vein or artery • Another name for red blood cells • Tool used to amplify heart sounds • The contraction phase of the heart • These carry blood away from the heart • These arteries take blood to the heart. • White blood cells tha fight infections. • ...

Medical Terminology 2025-11-11

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Heart rate.
Test that records the electrical activity of the heart.
Blood pressure.
Disorder causing chronic muscle pain and fatigue.
Inner lining of the heart chambers.
Prefix “over” or “excessive.”
Weak or bulging spot in an artery wall.
Outer protective layer of the heart.
Middle muscular layer of the heart that contracts to pump blood.
Abnormally high blood pressure.
(EEG) Test that records the electrical activity of the brain.
septum Wall separating the right and left ventricles.
Device used to measure blood pressure.

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Imaging test using contrast dye for spinal cord.
aneurysm Bulging blood vessel in the brain.
Device measuring how much air the lungs can hold.
septum Wall separating the right and left atria.
Tool that measures oxygen levels in the blood.
Suffix meaning “producing or causing.”
Suffix meaning “blood condition.”
Suffix meaning “surgical puncture to remove fluid.”
Inflammation of one or more joints.
Life saving method combining chest compressions and breaths.
Chemical symbol for oxygen.
Root word meaning “heart.”

25 Clues: Heart rate. • Blood pressure. • Root word meaning “heart.” • Chemical symbol for oxygen. • Prefix “over” or “excessive.” • Abnormally high blood pressure. • Suffix meaning “blood condition.” • Inner lining of the heart chambers. • Inflammation of one or more joints. • Outer protective layer of the heart. • Suffix meaning “producing or causing.” • ...

Unit 5 Activity 2 2025-12-28

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation abbreviation
Instrument to measure pressure
A disorder in which there is narrowing in the arteries surrounding the heart
This includes arteries, veins, and capillaries
Atrial fibrillation abbreviation
Do not resuscitate abbreviation
The two largest of these are the superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava
Test that uses ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels
Portable device that produces an electrocardiogram
When the pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed
Wall between the left and right ventricles

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Suffix that means hardening
Test that is used to measure certain markers in the blood looking for heart damage
Commonly referred to as high blood pressure
Also known as an ekg or ecg
Swollen and dilated veins
Prefix that means slow
Prefix that means inner or within
Blood pressure abbreviation
Prefix that means excessive or above
Condition that is caused by fat building up on the walls of the arteries
Center of the cardiovascular system’s function
Largest artery in the body
Root that means heart
Ventricular tachycardia abbreviation

25 Clues: Root that means heart • Prefix that means slow • Swollen and dilated veins • Largest artery in the body • Suffix that means hardening • Also known as an ekg or ecg • Blood pressure abbreviation • Instrument to measure pressure • Do not resuscitate abbreviation • Atrial fibrillation abbreviation • Prefix that means inner or within • Prefix that means excessive or above • ...

CPR & First Ai8d 2025-09-12

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A push to help food come out when choking
Taking air in and out of the lungs
Gasps Weird gasps after the heart stops
The path air takes to the lungs
Force from an AED
Aid Quick help for someone who is hurt or sick
Rate How fast the heart beats
When someone does not wake up or react
When someone is awake and aware
Losing blood from a cut or wound

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Shot for a bad allergic reaction
Emergency help that keeps blood moving when the heart stops
Arrest When the heart suddenly stops beating
Machine that can restart the heart with a shock
Serious injury to the body
Feeling the heartbeat on your wrist or neck
Attack When blood cannot reach part of the heart and it hurts
Air the body needs to survive
Breaths Blowing air into someone who cannot breathe
When someone is asleep and cannot wake up
Compressions Pushing hard on the chest to move blood
Something blocking the throat
Position Laying someone on their side if unconscious but breathing

23 Clues: Force from an AED • Serious injury to the body • Air the body needs to survive • Something blocking the throat • Rate How fast the heart beats • The path air takes to the lungs • When someone is awake and aware • Shot for a bad allergic reaction • Losing blood from a cut or wound • Taking air in and out of the lungs • When someone does not wake up or react • ...

The Circulatory System 2026-01-09

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formed in red bone marrow
amount of blood pumped by the left ventricle every minute
red coloured compound in red blood cells
method used to increase red blood cell count to improve athletic performance
calculated using 220 minus your age
the biggest artery in the body
valves that prevent blood from the ventricles to flow back into the atria
carries blood to and from the body's cells
Produced by white blood cells and can fight infections
fluid build up in the lungs
wall separating the left and right sides of the heart

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measures the number of times your heart beats each minute
system responsible for transporting substances around the body
returned to the heart through the pulmonary vein
name for white blood cells
name for red blood cells
the speed of the arteries is ______
carries blood back into the heart
Haemoglobin bonds with oxygen to form_______
carries blood away from the heart
pumped from the heart to the lungs through the pulmonary artery

21 Clues: name for red blood cells • formed in red bone marrow • name for white blood cells • fluid build up in the lungs • the biggest artery in the body • carries blood back into the heart • carries blood away from the heart • calculated using 220 minus your age • the speed of the arteries is ______ • red coloured compound in red blood cells • carries blood to and from the body's cells • ...

unit 5 2022-04-12

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fast HR
arrest
listen to heart
inflammation
electrical activity measure
excessive tension
swelling of pericardial sac
septum V

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too little volume
ultrasound picture
lungs
kind of heart failure
oxegyn in blood
pumps oxegynated blood from the heart
weakened wall
Artery Bypass Surgery CABG
septum A
defibrillator
slow HR

19 Clues: lungs • arrest • fast HR • slow HR • septum A • septum V • inflammation • weakened wall • defibrillator • oxegyn in blood • listen to heart • too little volume • excessive tension • ultrasound picture • kind of heart failure • Artery Bypass Surgery CABG • electrical activity measure • swelling of pericardial sac • pumps oxegynated blood from the heart

Cardiovascular System 2025-05-06

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Cava transports deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart
white blood cells, there are 5 types of these
muscles in the heart, keeps the heart pumping
disked shaped and transports oxygen and carbon dioxide
Artery transports deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs
carries blood towards the heart

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transports blood from the right ventricle to the pulmonary capillaries
holds the heart in place, prevents it from overfilling with blood
2 of these (right and left),
Vein delivers oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium
pumps blood out of the heart
platelets, helps clot blood
smallest blood vessels, connects arterioles to venules
inner layer of the heart
carries blood away from the heart

15 Clues: inner layer of the heart • platelets, helps clot blood • 2 of these (right and left), • pumps blood out of the heart • carries blood towards the heart • carries blood away from the heart • white blood cells, there are 5 types of these • muscles in the heart, keeps the heart pumping • smallest blood vessels, connects arterioles to venules • ...

Fetal Monitoring 2025-05-05

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Contractions occurring less than 2 minutes apart, more than 5 in 10 minutes, or lasting longer than 90 seconds.
The fluctuations or variations in the fetal heart rate around the baseline.
Temporary decrease in the fetal heart rate (FHR) that decreases abruptly and also abruptly returns to baseline, creating a "V" shape. May or may not be associated with the timing of a contraction. Associated with umbilical cord compression. __?__ deceleration.
Fetal heart rate (FHR) variability with amplitude of 5 bpm or less. May or may not be concerning.
Timing of contraction from beginning of the contraction to the end.
Temporary decrease in the fetal heart rate (FHR) below the baseline that gradually declines and mirrors the contraction. Caused by head compression. ___?__ deceleration.
Time between when one contraction ends and the next contraction begins. Should be at least 1 minute.
The average heart rate of the fetus over a 10 minute period, typically between 110 - 160 bpm.
Fetal heart rate baseline greater than 160 bpm.

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Primary concern when late decelerations are occurring.
Fetal heart rate variability with amplitude between 6-25 bpm. A sign of oxygenation in the fetus.
Temporary increases in the fetal heart rate (FHR) above the baseline, often associated with oxygenation, indicating fetal well-being. If greater than 32 weeks gestation, must be at least 15 beats above the baseline and last for at least 15 seconds.
Fetal heart rate baseline below 110 bpm.
Decrease in fetal heart rate (FHR) more than 15 beats below the baseline that lasts longer than 2 minutes but less than 10 minutes. __?__ deceleration.
Timing from the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next contraction.
Test that monitors fetal heart rate (FHT) over a period of at least 20 minutes. Must have baseline between 110-160 bpm, moderate variability, no decelerations, and at least 2 accelerations to be considered reactive and reassuring.
First intervention for abnormal fetal heart variations (late and variable decelerations).
Temporary decrease in the fetal heart rate (FHR) that gradually declines after the onset of a contraction and does not return to baseline until after the contraction has ended. Considered a sign of placental (or uteroplacental) insufficiency. __?__ deceleration.

18 Clues: Fetal heart rate baseline below 110 bpm. • Fetal heart rate baseline greater than 160 bpm. • Primary concern when late decelerations are occurring. • Timing of contraction from beginning of the contraction to the end. • The fluctuations or variations in the fetal heart rate around the baseline. • ...

cholesterol 2017-02-27

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cholesterol
the blood from the heart
cholesterol
structures of chest and pelvis
the blood
that carries blood and contains heart
profile/the test that measures cholesterol levels and types.
good cholesterol
and greasy
like substance

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in the brain
of high cholesterol in the blood
attack/can kill you sometimes fatal
that builds up in the veins and arteries
higher risk of high cholesterol/
burger
cholesterol
of oxygen provided to the heart muscle.

18 Clues: burger • the blood • and greasy • cholesterol • cholesterol • cholesterol • in the brain • like substance • good cholesterol • the blood from the heart • structures of chest and pelvis • of high cholesterol in the blood • higher risk of high cholesterol/ • attack/can kill you sometimes fatal • that carries blood and contains heart • of oxygen provided to the heart muscle. • ...

hearts 2021-03-16

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, A machine that is surgically implanted in the body to help regulate the heartbeat.
, Uncoordinated and disordered contractions of heart fibers. A heart chamber in fibrillation cannot pump blood effectively.
, An animating or vital unifying force
block , A delay or blockage in the electrical system in the heart.
, Slow heart rhythm, normally less than 60 beats per minute
, Irregular heartbeat.
, The use of high energy shock to stop fast heart rhythms
, A test that uses contrast day and X-ray to observe blood flow through the heart, arteries, or veins.

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, One of the two lower chambers of the heart.
, The feeling caused by irregular heartbeats
Arrest , When the heart stops beating
Failure , When the heart fails to pump blood to the body's organ systems and keeps organs working efficiently
, Top chamber of the heart
Physiologist , A staff member skilled in interpreting and providing information on your heart rhythm
, Top chambers of the heart that receive blood from the body and the lungs

15 Clues: , Irregular heartbeat. • , Top chamber of the heart • Arrest , When the heart stops beating • , An animating or vital unifying force • , The feeling caused by irregular heartbeats • , One of the two lower chambers of the heart. • , The use of high energy shock to stop fast heart rhythms • , Slow heart rhythm, normally less than 60 beats per minute • ...

Diseases of the heart 2025-03-24

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diseased heart muscle
tamponade excessive fluid accumulation around the heart
mass of solid, liquid, or gas that travels in the blood causing an occlusion
balloon-like dilation of a blood vessel
plaque buildup in an artery
inflammation of the myocardium
severe constricting pain in the chest

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a blood clot on the wall of a blood vessel
infarction heart attack, caused by obstruction
bluish discoloration caused by decrease oxygen
high blood pressure
thickening, hardening of arterial wall
inflammation of the pericardium
heart failure disease resulting from reduced blood flow from the heart
abnormal heart sound such as a whooshing sound
inflammation of a vein caused by a clot

16 Clues: high blood pressure • diseased heart muscle • plaque buildup in an artery • inflammation of the myocardium • inflammation of the pericardium • severe constricting pain in the chest • thickening, hardening of arterial wall • balloon-like dilation of a blood vessel • inflammation of a vein caused by a clot • a blood clot on the wall of a blood vessel • ...

Our Living Systems 2026-02-19

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Type of blood cell that makes scabs
Type of blood cell that fights infections
Also called your 'windpipe"
Largest artery in your body
Side of the heart that carries deoxygenated blood
Type of blood cell that supplies oxygen and nutrients
Fills with air and supplies our body with oxygen
Filters and warms air

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Bottom part of a heart chamber
Expands and contracts to help us breathe
Side of the heart that carries oxygenated blood
Top part of a heart chamber
Muscle that pumps blood through our body
Carry "clean" blood through our body
Carry the "dirty" blood back to the heart
Type of blood cell that carries waste out

16 Clues: Filters and warms air • Also called your 'windpipe" • Top part of a heart chamber • Largest artery in your body • Bottom part of a heart chamber • Type of blood cell that makes scabs • Carry "clean" blood through our body • Expands and contracts to help us breathe • Muscle that pumps blood through our body • Type of blood cell that fights infections • ...

Rock n' roll 2022-12-15

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red/blue lights
The wall
Thunderstruck
Hotel
Heart breaker
Adventure
Free Fallin
crown
Iron man

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lips
the animal
Sisters
Ronnie
Rumours
haven't found
heart of glass

16 Clues: lips • Hotel • crown • Ronnie • Sisters • Rumours • The wall • Iron man • Adventure • the animal • Free Fallin • Thunderstruck • Heart breaker • haven't found • heart of glass • red/blue lights

Blood Vessels Study Guide 2022-01-03

Blood Vessels Study Guide crossword puzzle

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where celluler matabilism takes place
moves blood between heart and body
largest vien to heart
uses O2 to fuel cell
carries blood from heart
moves blood between heart and lungs
takes blood from lungs to heart

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body system whee celluler matablism takes place
pumps blood to lungs away from heart
connect cells between arterys and viens
carries blood into heart
largest artery
eqation for celluler matablism

13 Clues: largest artery • uses O2 to fuel cell • largest vien to heart • carries blood into heart • carries blood from heart • eqation for celluler matablism • takes blood from lungs to heart • moves blood between heart and body • moves blood between heart and lungs • pumps blood to lungs away from heart • where celluler matabilism takes place • connect cells between arterys and viens • ...

Create-A-Review 2023-02-03

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muscle to bone
80 bones in center of body
ventricles relax to fill
gliding joints
carries blood away from heart
main airways into lung
126 bones, upper and lower limbs

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blood pushing out of heart
bottom chamber of heart
cells that prevent loss of blood
entrance to heart
muscle under lung
allows widest range of motion
bring blood to heart
air sacs at end of bronchioles

15 Clues: muscle to bone • gliding joints • entrance to heart • muscle under lung • bring blood to heart • main airways into lung • bottom chamber of heart • ventricles relax to fill • blood pushing out of heart • 80 bones in center of body • allows widest range of motion • carries blood away from heart • air sacs at end of bronchioles • cells that prevent loss of blood • ...

Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle 2022-09-21

Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle crossword puzzle

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are microscopic blood vessels that connect arterioles to venules.
A blood vessel that carries blood that is low in oxygen content from the body back to the heart.
is a receptor which monitor movements of joints and muscles provide input to the CV center during physical activity to cause a rapid increase in heart rate.
Conduction of action potentials through the heart generates electrical currents that can be picked up by electrodes placed on the skin.
is the alternate expansion and elastic recoil of an artery with each heartbeat.
is the ability of a tissue to automatically adjust its blood flow to match its metabolic demands.
which monitor movements of joints and muscles, provide input to the CV center during physical activity to cause a rapid increase in heart rate.
is the most common disorder affecting the heart and blood vessels and is the major cause of heart failure, kidney disease, and stroke.

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a medical instrument for listening to the action of someone's heart or breathing, typically having a small disc-shaped resonator that is placed against the chest and two tubes connected to earpieces.
valves lie between the atria and
exercise any activity that works large body muscles for at least 20 minutes, elevates cardiac output and accelerates metabolic rate.
- is a thin layer of simple squamous epithelium that lines the inside of the myocardium and covers the valves of the heart and the tendons attached to the valves.
an instrument for measuring blood pressure.
are similar in structure to arterioles; their walls are thinner near the capillary end and thicker as they progress toward the heart.
a hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contraction and dilation.
are small arteries that deliver blood to capillaries.
is an increase in the diameter of the blood vessel lumen.
is a failure of the cardiovascular system to deliver enough O2 and nutrients to meet metabolic needs
is a decrease in the diameter of the blood vessel lumen.
are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.

20 Clues: valves lie between the atria and • an instrument for measuring blood pressure. • are small arteries that deliver blood to capillaries. • are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. • is a decrease in the diameter of the blood vessel lumen. • is an increase in the diameter of the blood vessel lumen. • ...

Cardiovascular 2023-12-13

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a structure inside the heart and in veins that prevents backflow of blood
a blood vessel that is the site of nutrient/waste exchange
the lower chambers of the heart
measurement of electrical activity inside the heart tissue
a blood vessel that takes blood towards the heart
the upper chambers of the heart

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covering around the heart
name of the circuit that sends blood to the lungs for oxygenation
muscular pump that is responsible for moving blood throughout the body
name of the circuit that sends blood to the body's organs
______ fluid inside of the pericardial cavity, lubricating the heart
a blood vessel that takes blood away from the heart
largest artery emerging from the heart

13 Clues: covering around the heart • the lower chambers of the heart • the upper chambers of the heart • largest artery emerging from the heart • a blood vessel that takes blood towards the heart • a blood vessel that takes blood away from the heart • name of the circuit that sends blood to the body's organs • a blood vessel that is the site of nutrient/waste exchange • ...

(VP) 1st Medical Terminology Crossword Puzzle 2023-07-12

(VP) 1st Medical Terminology Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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Prone (two words)
Pertaining to the nose end of the head
Itis
Oma
Drug that acts against bacteria
Excessive loss of body water
Lipo
MAL
Lying down
Trouble urinating

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Oculo
Heart
Laying faceup
Diseases transmitted between animals and humans
Excessively fast heart rate
Uterus
Excessively slow heart rate
Parturition
Against, opposed
Claw, hoof
Pulmo
Kidney

22 Clues: Oma • MAL • Itis • Lipo • Oculo • Heart • Pulmo • Uterus • Kidney • Claw, hoof • Lying down • Parturition • Laying faceup • Against, opposed • Prone (two words) • Trouble urinating • Excessively fast heart rate • Excessively slow heart rate • Excessive loss of body water • Drug that acts against bacteria • Pertaining to the nose end of the head • Diseases transmitted between animals and humans

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Movement aid
Bone support
Heart shocker
Organ transfer
Heart tracing
Stitch material
Disease prevention shot
Limb removal
Burn seal
Breathing aid
Surgical knife
Removal cut
Doctor's listening device

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Gripping tool
Heart regulator
Artificial part
Broken bone
Blood stopper
Walking aids
Lung infection
Diabetes medication
Tube insert
Surgical cut
Partial removal
Fracture mold

25 Clues: Burn seal • Broken bone • Tube insert • Removal cut • Movement aid • Bone support • Walking aids • Limb removal • Surgical cut • Gripping tool • Heart shocker • Heart tracing • Blood stopper • Breathing aid • Fracture mold • Organ transfer • Lung infection • Surgical knife • Heart regulator • Artificial part • Stitch material • Partial removal • Diabetes medication • Disease prevention shot • Doctor's listening device

Anatomy 2025-04-14

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major veins in the neck that carry blood from the head and neck back to the heart
a curved section of the aorta, the main artery carrying blood from the heart
small, nipple-shaped muscle masses found within the ventricles of the heart
the pointed, lower tip of the heart, located in the left ventricle
one of the four chambers of the heart, located on the left side where blood is pumped into the left ventricle via the mitral valve
one of the heart's four chambers, specifically the upper right chamber
a chamber of the heart responsible for pumping deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation
the heart's middle muscular layer that contracts to pump blood throughout the body

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the major blood vessel supplying the upper arm, specifically the arm, forearm, and hand.
A large vein that carries blood to the heart from other areas of the body
a heart valve that separates the right atrium and right ventricle
responsible for pumping oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body through the aorta
one of the four chambers of the heart, located on the left side
a fluid-filled sac that surrounds and protects your heart
the outermost layer of the heart wall, also known as the visceral layer of the serous pericardium

15 Clues: a fluid-filled sac that surrounds and protects your heart • one of the four chambers of the heart, located on the left side • a heart valve that separates the right atrium and right ventricle • the pointed, lower tip of the heart, located in the left ventricle • one of the heart's four chambers, specifically the upper right chamber • ...

chapter 13 medical terminology 2021-12-16

chapter 13 medical terminology crossword puzzle

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the chest
of electric activity of the heart.
of the heart muscle
of the pain the chest
of the slow heart
repair of vessels
heart rate

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within the heart
around the heart
of the heart
to the heart strengthener
of partition

12 Clues: the chest • heart rate • of the heart • of partition • within the heart • around the heart • of the slow heart • repair of vessels • of the heart muscle • of the pain the chest • to the heart strengthener • of electric activity of the heart.

Cardiovascular system 2023-11-17

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Blood vessel carrying deoxygenated blood towards the heart
valve, Is also called bicuspid valve
palpitation
The largest artery in the body
A contractive heartbeat
abnormal heart beat
given under the tongue for angina and acute attacks
Pertaining to lower chamber of the heart
Tiny vein

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small. pinpoint patches due to bleeding under the skin
Relating to the heart
An instrument that measures pressure
Bluish discoloration of the skin signifying diminish oxygen in the blood
Blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart
pertaining to the upper chamber of the heart

15 Clues: Tiny vein • palpitation • abnormal heart beat • Relating to the heart • A contractive heartbeat • The largest artery in the body • valve, Is also called bicuspid valve • An instrument that measures pressure • Pertaining to lower chamber of the heart • pertaining to the upper chamber of the heart • given under the tongue for angina and acute attacks • ...

Cardiovascular puzzle 2026-03-07

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Opening between the atria that allows mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood
Blood flow between the heart and lungs
Age group most commonly diagnosed with TAPVC
Condition present at birth affecting the heart structure
Blockage of pulmonary venous blood flow that can worsen symptoms

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Ultrasound imaging used to diagnose congenital heart defects
Abnormal heart sound heard during cardiac auscultation
Primary treatment used to correct TAPVC
Difficulty breathing often seen in newborns with heart defects
Heart chamber that receives abnormal pulmonary venous blood in TAPVC
Congenital heart defect where pulmonary veins connect to the right side of the heart instead of the left atrium
Bluish discoloration of the skin caused by low oxygen levels
Vessels that normally carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart
Process of adding oxygen to blood in the lungs

14 Clues: Blood flow between the heart and lungs • Primary treatment used to correct TAPVC • Age group most commonly diagnosed with TAPVC • Process of adding oxygen to blood in the lungs • Abnormal heart sound heard during cardiac auscultation • Condition present at birth affecting the heart structure • Ultrasound imaging used to diagnose congenital heart defects • ...

Circulatory System 2025-05-06

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What is another word for White Blood cells?
After you get rid of CO2
Transports the blood to rest of body
Second layer of heart
_______ carry blood away from the heart
Inside layer of heart
_____ carry deoxygenated blood away from capillaries to heart.
Outer layer of heart

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Before you get rid of CO2
What is the first thing in the path of blood through heart?
What is another word for platelets?
Where gas exchange happens
Has a right and left inside the heart
What is another word for Red Blood cells?

14 Clues: Outer layer of heart • Second layer of heart • Inside layer of heart • After you get rid of CO2 • Before you get rid of CO2 • Where gas exchange happens • What is another word for platelets? • Transports the blood to rest of body • Has a right and left inside the heart • _______ carry blood away from the heart • What is another word for Red Blood cells? • ...

cardiovascular system 2025-05-06

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white blood cell
blood vessel that connects arteries and veins
the inner lining of the heart
lower chamber of heart that pumps blood to body
Vein vein that carries oxygenated blood to the heart
large vein that carries deoxygenated blood to the heart
upper chamber of heart that receives blood
muscular tissue of the heart

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red blood cell
blood vessel that carries blood to heart
tiny blood vessel that connects arteries and veins
Artery artery that carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs
platelets
sac-like membrane that surrounds the heart
largest artery in body that carries deoxygenated blood to the body

15 Clues: platelets • red blood cell • white blood cell • muscular tissue of the heart • the inner lining of the heart • blood vessel that carries blood to heart • sac-like membrane that surrounds the heart • upper chamber of heart that receives blood • blood vessel that connects arteries and veins • lower chamber of heart that pumps blood to body • ...

Cardiovasular System 2023-10-02

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Inflammation of the muscle layer of heart wall
circulation Carries blood from the heart to the lungs and from the lungs to the heart
Organ in cardiovascular system
Valve Prevents backflow of blood into the right atrium
Use of ultrasound to visualize internal cardiac structures
Blood pressure cuff; measures blood pressure
two lower chambers of the heart
Myocardial Infarction Abbreviation

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Surgical repair of the heart valve
Prevents blood clot formation
artery bypass graft Abbreviation CADG
circulation Carries blood from the heart to the body and from the body to the heart
two upper chambers of the heart
Decrease in blood pressure due to shock or anemia

14 Clues: Prevents blood clot formation • Organ in cardiovascular system • two upper chambers of the heart • two lower chambers of the heart • Surgical repair of the heart valve • Myocardial Infarction Abbreviation • artery bypass graft Abbreviation CADG • Blood pressure cuff; measures blood pressure • Inflammation of the muscle layer of heart wall • ...

Medical Terminology 2024-01-16

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Excessive absorption of iron
A condition you are born with
Abnormal heart beat/cardiac arrest
A repair of the artery
X Ray of blood flow through the heart and arteries
The middle muscular layer of the wall of the heart

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An ultrasound scan of the heart and blood vessels
The removal of an artery
A recording of the electrical signals in the heart
A picture of the blood vessel
Enlargement of the heart
Inflammtion of the endocardium
Blue tint to the skinm
Removal of body tissue
Abnormally high blood pressure

15 Clues: Blue tint to the skinm • A repair of the artery • Removal of body tissue • The removal of an artery • Enlargement of the heart • Excessive absorption of iron • A picture of the blood vessel • A condition you are born with • Inflammtion of the endocardium • Abnormally high blood pressure • Abnormal heart beat/cardiac arrest • An ultrasound scan of the heart and blood vessels • ...

Heart Disease Pizza Challenge 2024-02-07

Heart Disease Pizza Challenge crossword puzzle

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Saturated fat is often found in a_______ foods, such as meat and cream.
A topping used in a “Hawaiian” pizza
A diet high in this can increase the risk of heart disease (s_______)
In heart disease, these can become narrowed or blocked (a_______)
A cheese often sprinkled on top of pizzas
A person suffering from heart disease may experience chest p_____
Regular e________ can lower the risk of developing heart disease

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A fatty material that can increase in the blood (c__________)
The good fats that help protect your heart (u_______)
A person with heart disease may benefit from choosing l__ f___ options.
Heart disease can sometimes cause a heart a______
A lifestyle factor that can increase the risk of heart disease (s_______)
A spicy meat pizza topping (p_______)
Some people think this does not belong on pizza….

14 Clues: A topping used in a “Hawaiian” pizza • A spicy meat pizza topping (p_______) • A cheese often sprinkled on top of pizzas • Heart disease can sometimes cause a heart a______ • Some people think this does not belong on pizza…. • The good fats that help protect your heart (u_______) • A fatty material that can increase in the blood (c__________) • ...

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