Coronary Artery Disease

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Across
  1. 1. Metabolic disorder that accelerates atherosclerosis.
  2. 4. The buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the arterial walls.
  3. 5. Dilates the coronary arteries and veins to improve blood flow and reduce the workload on the heart.
  4. 8. An antiplatelet drug often used in CAD prevention/therapy
  5. 10. Narrowing of the arterial lumen
  6. 12. Excess body fat that increases the risk of CAD.
  7. 13. Tissue suffering from inadequate blood supply.
Down
  1. 2. A diet high in saturated/trans fats that damages the arterial endothelium.
  2. 3. The act of inhaling tobacco which increases the risk of CAD by damaging the endothelium.
  3. 6. A serum protein used as a sensitive and specific diagnostic test to help identify myocardial injury during acute coronary syndromes.
  4. 7. The arteries that supply the heart muscle.
  5. 9. Chest pain caused by cardiac ischemia is referred to as.
  6. 10. A drug class that lowers LDL cholesterol.
  7. 11. A small, mesh tube inserted into a clogged artery to keep it open and restore blood flow.