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Across
  1. 3. heart failure, type of heart failure where the heart cells are too weak to contract optimally
  2. 6. heart failure, type of heart failure where the ability of heart cells to stretch decreases
  3. 7. a harmful habit that causes vasoconstriction and reduces blood flow to heart
  4. 9. fluid accumulates in the extremities
  5. 11. artery disease, the most common functional problems of the heart that lead to heart failure
  6. 12. diet recommendation of no more than 2g/day
  7. 13. a shift of fluid from intravascular to interstitial space causing accumulation of fluid in abdomen
Down
  1. 1. first line pharmacological treatment of heart failure
  2. 2. least invasive diagnostic test to help diagnose heart failure
  3. 3. lowest bed position patient should sit in to help with SOB
  4. 4. a battery-powered device that decreases risk of sudden cardiac death
  5. 5. body organ that is affected by left sided heart failure
  6. 8. a condition in which a person is able to breath better by leaning forward with arms extended on a table
  7. 10. a bluish coloration of extremities, lips, or nose that results from respiratory distress and pulmonary edema