Cardiovascular System Crossword

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  1. 5. This is a prefix of which means fast, or rapid. This is often used in reference to the heart.
  2. 7. This is commonly referred to as an ultrasound of the heart. This machine is able to take a detailed look at the heart and surrounding vessels as it works.
  3. 8. These are structures of the circulatory system that bring primarily deoxygenated blood to the heart. The two biggest structures here are the superior and inferior vena cava.
  4. 10. This is the top portion of the heart. The atria are responsible for actually receiving the blood, from the body and lungs.
  5. 11. This abbreviation refers to a small, battery powered device, placed under the skin that is designed to detect and treat life-threatening arrhythmias.
  6. 13. This abbreviation refers to a medical emergency in which blood-flow to the heart and surrounding tissues is suddenly blocked.
  7. 15. This is generalized hardening of the arteries by fat, mainly cholesterol. This typically occurs due to specific lifestyle choices.
  8. 17. This causes arterial swelling, and the actual name of the incident is determined by its location.
  9. 20. This is a combining form of which means straight, or upright.
  10. 22. This is commonly referred to as high blood pressure. If this is prolonged, a stroke or heart attack may occur.
  11. 23. This is a procedure commonly done in radiology. It provides a detailed view of any vessel you would like to see.
  12. 25. This is a combining form of which refers to the mediastinum. This space contains the heart, major blood vessels, esophagus, trachea, and other structures.
  13. 26. This is a type of heart attack, characterized by a complete block of blood flow. This type of heart attack is known to be exceptionally dangerous.
  14. 27. This test is often referred to as an ECG/EKG, used to analyze the electrical signals of the heart. Often used to diagnose arrhythmias.
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  1. 1. This instrument measures blood pressure, often referred to as a blood pressure cuff.
  2. 2. These are the smallest blood vessels in the body, and they connect arterioles to venules.
  3. 3. This causes chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing and weakness. It is a condition of which affects the pericardial sac.
  4. 4. This is a suffix of which refers to the abnormal enlargement of an organ or body part.
  5. 6. This is a portable version of an ECG/EKG. Patients typically wear this for 24 hours to 2 weeks. This machine is designed to detect arrhythmias, particularly while the patient is living normally.
  6. 8. This is the lower portion of the heart. The ventricles are responsible for the actual contraction, of which pushes the blood out to the body.
  7. 9. This abbreviation refers to a surgical procedure, in which a blood vessel from elsewhere in the body is taken to repair a closed vessel in the heart.
  8. 12. This is the largest artery in the body, carrying oxygen-rich blood to the body.
  9. 13. This is where the heart is beating irregularly, whether it be too fast, too slow, erratic, or not at all.
  10. 14. This is a combining form of which refers to a fatty substance. This is typically used in conjunction with other terms, in order to convey arterial hardening due to fat and cholesterol.
  11. 16. This abbreviation describes a scenario in which the left ventricle is not working as efficiently as it should, causing edema, shortness of breath, and weakness.
  12. 18. This is a combining form of which means pulse. This term is often used in conjunction with others, in order to form words related to diagnostic instruments.
  13. 19. This abbreviation refers to a compact, battery-powered device that is used to treat those experiencing cardiac arrest. These are often available in public areas, especially hospitals.
  14. 21. This disorder is characterized by a narrowing of the blood vessels, thus causing discoloration, numbness, and pain.
  15. 22. Also known as an MI, or myocardial infarction. Characterized by the blockage of blood flow to tissues of the cardiovascular system.
  16. 24. This is a combining form of which means vein. These are the structures that bring blood to the heart.