Cardiovascular System

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Across
  1. 3. carries blood from the heart to all parts of the body.
  2. 5. this procedure is performed for phlebotomy or to start an intravenous infusion.
  3. 9. muscular middle layer of the heart.
  4. 10. disease of the arteries surrounding the heart.
  5. 11. these arteries come down over the top of the heart like a crown.
  6. 12. passageway between the aorta and the pulmonary artery remains open (patent) after birth.
  7. 13. contraction phase of the heart beat.
  8. 14. instrument to measure blood pressure.
Down
  1. 1. is a minimally invasive treatment to treat cardiac arrhythmias.
  2. 2. one of two lower chambers of the heart.
  3. 4. very rapid, random, inefficient, and irregular contractions of the heart.
  4. 6. smallest type of blood vessel.
  5. 7. inflammation of the inner lining of the heart.
  6. 8. double layer membrane surrounding the heart.
  7. 10. this bluish discoloration of the skin indicates diminished oxygen content of the blood.