The Cardiovascular System

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Across
  1. 1. a condition in which the amount of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the body is less than normal
  2. 3. the upper two chambers of the heart
  3. 4. a condition in which the heart muscle is damaged and fails to pump effectively
  4. 5. vessel that carries blood to the heart
  5. 6. a complete obstruction of a blood vessel
  6. 11. stockings special stockings used to help prevent swelling and blood clots and aid circulation; also called elastic stockings
  7. 12. artery disease a condition in which the coronary arteries become damaged and narrow over time, causing chest pain and other symptoms
  8. 14. a machine used to help improve circulation, reduce fluid build-up, and prevent blood clots; compression sleeves are placed around the legs and are inflated and deflated regularly
  9. 15. the lower two chambers of the heart
  10. 18. chest pain that occurs while a person's at rest and not exerting himself
  11. 19. inflammation of the veins in the lower extremities
  12. 21. edema a condition in which there's an accumulation of fluid in the lungs; usually due to heart failure
  13. 22. shortness of breath when lying down that is relieved by sitting up
  14. 23. a condition in which the body doesn't receive enough oxygen
Down
  1. 1. vessel that carries blood away from the heart
  2. 2. a lack of blood supply to an area
  3. 3. pectoris chest pain, pressure or discomfort
  4. 7. tiny blood vessels in which the exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste products occurs between blood and cells
  5. 8. medication that relaxes the walls of the coronary arteries
  6. 9. ischemia a condition in which the heart muscle doesn't receive enough blood and lacks oxygen; can cause angina pectoris
  7. 10. four-chambered pump that is responsible for the flow of blood in the body
  8. 13. phase where the heart's at work, contracting and pushing blood out of the left ventricle
  9. 16. chest pain that occurs when a person is active or under severe stress
  10. 17. a weakening of the heart muscle due to enlargement or thickening, which reduces the heart's ability to pump blood effectively
  11. 20. phase when the heart muscle relaxes
  12. 24. a condition in which the legs, feet, or hand don't have enough blood circulation