The Circulatory System

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Across
  1. 3. phase when the heart muscle relaxes
  2. 4. a weakening of the heart muscle due to enlargement or thickening which reduces the heart's ability to pump blood effectively
  3. 9. phase where the heart is at work
  4. 10. a blood clot in a blood vessel
  5. 11. medication that relaxes the walls of the coronary arteries
  6. 13. plastic, air-filled sleeve that is placed around the leg and inflates and deflates regularly to help improve circulation, reduce fluid buildup and prevent blood clots
  7. 15. a condition in which the body does not receive enough oxygen
  8. 18. the blockage of a blood vessel by a blood clot or a foreign substance
  9. 20. a complete obstruction of a blood vessel
  10. 21. a serious often fatal condition in which there is a loss of heart function, breathing and consciousness
  11. 23. chest pain that occurs while a person is at rest and not exerting himself
  12. 24. a condition in which the legs, feet, arms or hands do not have enough blood circulation
  13. 25. a condition in which a blood clot forms in a large vein in the body, most often the leg
  14. 26. a condition in which the coronary arteries become damaged and narrow over time, causing chest pain and other systems
Down
  1. 1. a condition in which the heart muscle is damaged and fails to pump effectively
  2. 2. irregular heartbeat
  3. 5. chest pain, pressure or discomfort
  4. 6. a condition in which there is an accumulation of fluid in the lungs, usually due to heart failure
  5. 7. stockings that are used to prevent swelling and blood clots and to promote circulation
  6. 8. a blockage in the pulmonary artery, usually by a blood clot
  7. 12. inflammation of the veins, usually in the lower extremities
  8. 14. a lack of blood supply to an area
  9. 16. shortness of breath when lying down that is relieved by sitting up
  10. 17. a condition in which the heart muscle does not receive enough blood and lacks oxygen, can cause angina pectoris
  11. 19. a condition in which the amount of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the body is less than normal.
  12. 22. chest pain that occurs when a person is active or under severe stress