Cardiovascular Disease

123456789101112131415161718
Across
  1. 5. swelling caused by excess fluid accumulation in the body's tissues
  2. 6. a medical imaging test that uses X-rays and a contrast dye to visualize blood flow through the arteries and veins
  3. 8. shortness of breath, a subjective sensation of difficult or uncomfortable breathing
  4. 11. a medical test that uses high-frequency sound waves to create moving pictures of the heart
  5. 13. swelling caused by excess fluid accumulation in the body's tissues
  6. 15. (HLD) High levels of fats in the body
  7. 17. Hardening and narrowing of the arteries from plaque buildup
  8. 18. Enlargement of the heart
Down
  1. 1. (HTN) High blood pressure
  2. 2. a bluish or grayish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by a lack of oxygen in the blood.
  3. 3. chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle
  4. 4. High heart rate
  5. 7. infarction (MI) Another term for heart attack.
  6. 9. electrocardiogram
  7. 10. slow heart rate
  8. 12. cholesterol Excessive levels of lipids in the body
  9. 14. Pertaining to cardiac or heart disease
  10. 16. ischemia When muscle isn't receiving enough blood.
  11. 17. When the heart beats irregularly