Cardiovascular terminology

4. found in the walls of blood vessels
5. abbreviation for the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries
9. involved in coordinating the actions of the heart and blood vessels
10. indicates something is located within or inside
12. abnormal heart rhythms which can be too slow, too fast, or irregular
15. abbreviation for a condition where the arteries that supply blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked
16. involves issues with the heart valves
17. indicates two
18. an invasive procedure uses a catheter inserted into an artery to guide a dye into the coronary arteries
19. involves narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries
21. refers to heart defects present at birth, which can effect the structure or function of the heart

1. the inner lining of blood vessels
2. Provides support and structure through the cardiovascular system
3. signifies something abnormal, painful, or difficult
5. analyze blood samples to identify biomarkers related to heart conditions
6. records the electrical activity of the heart
7. using ultrasound waves this test creates images of the heart's structure and function
8. abbreviation for a heart attack
11. tissue found in the hart walls
12. used to indicate the absence or lack of something
13. occurs when the heart muscle is weakened and cannot pump blood effectively
14. refers to slow rate
18. an imaging technique provides a visual representation of the heart and lungs
20. abbreviation for a common irregular heart rhythm
22. abbreviation for a test that records the electrical activity of the heart