Heart Disease & Medical Terminology

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Across
  1. 3. arrest - the heart stops beating
  2. 4. a small device that uses electrical pulses to keep the heart beating normal
  3. 7. An x ray where special dye is injected into the blood vessels to make them visible to check for blockages
  4. 11. (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention)- a procedure using a catheter
  5. 13. a diagnostic test that records electrical activity from the heart
  6. 16. bluish or purplish discoloration
  7. 18. replacement- removing a bad valve and putting in a new one
  8. 20. inflammation
Down
  1. 1. replacing the aortic valve
  2. 2. an ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create moving pictures of the heart
  3. 5. (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft)- open heart surgery to create a new path for blood to flow
  4. 6. difficulty breathing
  5. 8. a blockage of the atery or vein
  6. 9. swelling cause by to much fluid trapped in the tissue
  7. 10. chest pain or discomfort
  8. 12. tissue death
  9. 14. (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator)- a device that shocks the heart
  10. 15. repair- fixing a damaged heart valve to help it work better
  11. 17. a mechanical pump
  12. 19. a tiny mesh tube