The Cardiovascular System
Across
- 3. A condition in which an artery has a weakened wall, causing it to swell
- 4. A disorder in which there is a narrowing in the arteries surrounding the heart
- 8. Vital signs stable
- 13. During this test a patient lies still while several leads are attached to the chest
- 15. Bottom of the heart
- 17. Implantable cardioverter defibrillator
- 19. A procedure done in a specialized area of radiology
- 21. Wall between right and left atria
- 22. The catheter is used to inject dye into the vessels surrounding the heart
- 23. meaning "condition process or method"
- 24. meaning "to cut"
- 25. Work with the heart
Down
- 1. Occurs when a part of the heart doesn't get the blood flow it needs
- 2. A portable ECG machine that records heart activity
- 5. Coronary artery bypass graft
- 6. meaning "to stop/control or place"
- 7. Point of maximum impulse of the heart when felt during examination
- 9. During this test a patient is asked to walk on a treadmill or ride a bicycle
- 10. The double layered sack that all parts of the heart are enclosed in
- 11. Complete stopping of the heart
- 12. Pumps blood to the rest of the body
- 14. Increased pressure in the blood vessels
- 16. Pulse
- 18. meaning "heart"
- 20. meaning "around"