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