Heart Disease
Across
- 6. the buildup of fatty substances on the inner lining of arteries
- 8. the thickening or hardening of the arteries
- 9. complete replacement of a damaged heart with a healthy one
Down
- 1. an electronic device placed inside the chest that helps the heart beat regularly
- 2. a surgical procedure that inserts a tiny balloon into an artery to clear blockage
- 3. a surgery that reroutes a blood vessel or artery
- 4. a serious condition that occurs when the blood supply to the heart slows or stops
- 5. a condition in which the pressure of the blood on the walls of the blood vessels stays at a level that is higher than normal
- 7. a condition in which an artery of the brain breaks or becomes blocked