Medical Terminology Crossword Puzzle

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