Medical Terminology Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 6. A condition where plaque builds up inside the arteries, narrowing and hardening them.
  2. 7. A bulge or weakness in the wall of a blood vessel, which can rupture and cause internal bleeding.
  3. 10. Awareness of one's own heartbeat, often described as rapid, strong, or irregular.
  4. 11. A diagnostic test that uses sound waves to produce images of the heart's structure and function.
  5. 13. Low blood pressure, where the force of blood against the artery walls is too low.
  6. 16. Inflammation of the myocardium, the muscular tissue of the heart.
  7. 19. Hardening and thickening of the arterial walls, often associated with aging and contributing to cardiovascular disease.
  8. 24. The phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart muscle contracts, pumping blood out of the chambers.
  9. 25. Infarction Also known as a heart attack, it occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked for a long enough time that part of the heart muscle is damaged or dies.
  10. 27. Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves.
  11. 28. An abnormal heart sound caused by turbulent blood flow, often indicating a problem with a heart valve.
  12. 29. A small device implanted in the chest or abdomen to regulate the heartbeat.
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  1. 1. Disease of the heart muscle, leading to enlargement or thickening of the heart muscle.
  2. 2. Artery Disease(CAD Narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.
  3. 3. Heart Disease Dysfunction or damage to one or more of the heart valves.
  4. 4. Thrombosis Formation of a blood clot in a vein, typically in the legs (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolism).
  5. 5. A sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a travelling clot (embolus).
  6. 6. Chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.
  7. 8. Shock Inadequate blood circulation due to the heart's inability to pump effectively.
  8. 9. Abnormally fast heart rate, usually defined as above 100 beats per minute.
  9. 12. The phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart muscle relaxes and fills with blood.
  10. 14. Insufficient blood flow to an organ, often resulting in tissue damage.
  11. 15. Inflammation of the pericardium, the sac-like covering around the heart.
  12. 17. Formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing blood flow.
  13. 18. Profile A blood test that measures levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, important markers for cardiovascular health.
  14. 20. Bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to inadequate oxygenation of the blood.
  15. 21. High blood pressure, a condition where the force of blood against the artery walls is too high.
  16. 22. An irregular heartbeat, which can be too fast, too slow, or erratic.
  17. 23. Monitor A portable device worn by a patient to continuously monitor the heart's electrical activity over a period of time.
  18. 26. Abnormally slow heart rate, usually defined as below 60 beats per minute.