Medical Terminology

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Across
  1. 2. Vessels returning deoxygenated blood to the heart
  2. 3. Failure A chronic condition where the heart muscle cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs.
  3. 4. Refers to a blood vessel
  4. 8. CT Cardiac CT or MRI Scan: Produces detailed 3D images to detect plaque buildup or tissue damage Produces detailed 3D images to detect plaque buildup or tissue damage
  5. 9. Refers to a vein
  6. 10. Artery Disease When blood vessels supplying the heart become damaged or clogged with plaque, restricting blood flow.
  7. 13. An abnormality in the heart's electrical system, causing the heart to beat too fast, too slow, or irregularly
  8. 14. Microscopic vessels connecting arteries and veins for nutrient exchange
  9. 18. Uses ultrasound to visualize the heart's structure, valve function, and blood flow
  10. 22. Occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel in the brain bursts, causing damage
  11. 23. Catheterization Uses a tube, dye, and X-ray to detect blockages in coronary arteries
  12. 25. Records electrical signals to check for heart rhythm issues and damage
Down
  1. 1. Artery Disease A condition where narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs, usually the legs, often caused by atherosclerosis.
  2. 5. The muscular organ that pumps blood
  3. 6. Brachial Index Compares blood pressure in the arms and legs to identify artery disease.
  4. 7. Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
  5. 11. Refers to an artery
  6. 12. Test Measures heart performance under physical exertion or medication.
  7. 15. Vessels carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart
  8. 16. Atrial Fibrillation
  9. 17. Indicates inflammation
  10. 19. A fluid tissue composed of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets
  11. 20. Refers to the heart
  12. 21. Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator
  13. 24. Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
  14. 26. Ejection Fraction