Climber Clearance

1. Fatty deposits that can build up in arteries and lead to heart disease.
6. Swelling caused by fluid buildup, can occur in the lungs or brain at high altitudes.
7. A device that helps regulate the heart’s electrical activity.
8. Abnormally slow heart rate.
10. High blood pressure.
14. A medication used to open airways in asthma patients.
16. Type of artery disease that reduces circulation to limbs.
18. The lower chambers of the heart that pump blood.
20. A factor that affects oxygen levels and can cause health complications.

2. Index, A test measuring circulation by comparing blood pressure in the arms and legs.
3. A condition that causes airway inflammation and difficulty breathing.
4. A device that measures oxygen saturation in the blood.
5. A test that measures electrical activity of the heart.
9. A measurement of lung function that determines how much air can be forcibly exhaled in one second.
11. Related to the lungs.
12. Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, can cause chest pain.
13. depression, A concerning EKG finding that may indicate ischemia.
15. The "good" cholesterol that helps remove excess fat from the blood.
17. The "bad" cholesterol that can lead to plaque buildup in arteries.
19. Abnormally fast heart rate.