Cardiovascular System

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Across
  1. 2. irregular heartbeat that can disrupt blood flow and heart efficiency
  2. 3. atrial fibrillation
  3. 8. cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  4. 9. also known as ECG or EKG, measures the electrical activity of the heart
  5. 11. vessels transports blood throughout the body
  6. 12. disease
  7. 13. congestive heart failure
  8. 14. central organ of the cardiovascular system
  9. 16. refers to blood vessels
  10. 18. portable ECG machine that records heart activity to show patterns for symptoms
  11. 19. vein
  12. 21. an artery has a weakened wall, causing it to swell
  13. 23. atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
  14. 24. refers to the heart
Down
  1. 1. hardening and narrowing of the armies due to plaque buildup
  2. 3. x-ray dye called contraste is injected into blood vessels to diagnose narrowing or aneurysms
  3. 4. listens to heart sounds to detect murmurs or rhythems
  4. 5. high blood pressure that puts stress on blood vessels and the heart
  5. 6. blood
  6. 7. uses ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels
  7. 10. also known as heart attack, where heart does not get the blood flow it needs due to blockage or narrowing in a coronary artery
  8. 15. carries oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body
  9. 17. blood vessels that carry oxygen-depleted blood back to the heart
  10. 20. coronary artery bypass graft
  11. 22. blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart