PN 259 CHF REVIEW

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Across
  1. 3. Condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated
  2. 6. A _________ cause of Congestive Heart Failure is due to direct muscular wall damage, which makes it difficult for the heart muscle to contract.
  3. 8. Prevent clot formations
  4. 12. This surgical procedure can be done to open up blocked arteries
  5. 16. Take deoxygenated blood towards the heart
  6. 17. The accumulation of blood and fluid in organs and tissues from impaired circulation, and the inability of the heart muscle to contract because of direct damage to the muscular wall
  7. 18. When the _________ fails, the heart can’t forcefully pump enough oxygen-rich blood into the body (systemic circulation)
  8. 20. This can be implanted to correct a slow heart rate (bradycardia)
Down
  1. 1. The "F" in FACES stands for
  2. 2. Prevent the conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II, causing vasoconstriction
  3. 4. Will allow the blood vessels to widen helping the body get rid of more fluid
  4. 5. The most common is damage to the heart muscle caused by
  5. 7. When the __________ fails, the heart can’t push enough ‘used’ blood into the pulmonary artery to be replenished
  6. 9. As a last resort treatment
  7. 10. A non-Modifiable risk factor
  8. 11. Take blood away from the heart
  9. 13. The "E" in FACES stands for
  10. 14. A __________ cause is due to the heart chambers becoming enlarged and weakened; this does not allow the heart to pump all of the blood out.
  11. 15. Most common signs & symptoms
  12. 19. Who is the best 259 Instructor