Cardiovascular

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  1. 2. A test that records electrical activity of the heart over a period of time
  2. 5. The central organ of the cardiovascular system, responsible for pumping blood throughout the body
  3. 6. A prefix meaning "Blood Vessel"
  4. 7. A conditions where the force of blood against the artery walls is consistently too high
  5. 9. Also known as high blood pressure, increases the risk of heart disease and stroke by putting extra strain on the heart and blood vessels
  6. 10. test A test that monitors the heart activity during physical exertion to identify issues related to blood flow and heart function
  7. 11. when coronary arteries narrow or become blocked due to plaque buildup
  8. 12. Occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, usually by a blood clot
  9. 13. A prefix meaning heart
  10. 14. A condition characterized by the narrowing of the coronary arteries due to plaque buildup
  11. 15. A condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively
  12. 17. The muscular tissue of the heart, responsible for the contraction and pumping action
  13. 19. transports blood to and from the heart and throughout the body to and from the heart and throughout the body
  14. 21. A suffix meaning "inflammation"
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  1. 1. A prefix relating to blood
  2. 2. An ultrasound of the heart that provides images of the heart structure and function
  3. 3. A test that records the electrical activity of the heart and helps identify arrhythmias and other heart conditions
  4. 4. Abonormal heart rhythms that can cause the heart to beat too fast, too slow, abnormally, potentially leading to complications
  5. 8. A prefix meaning "Vessel"
  6. 13. A condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively
  7. 16. The fluid that carries oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products to and from cells
  8. 18. X-ray An imaging test that can reveal the size and shape of the heart and detect fluid in the lungs
  9. 20. The inner lining of the heart chambers and valaves, providing a smooth surface for blood flow