Therapeutic Agents of the Cardio. Vocab.

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Across
  1. 5. secreted by adrenal gland to regulate salt and water.
  2. 8. genetic coding for high LDL.
  3. 10. double layer sac that surrounds the heart.
  4. 12. inner lining of the heart.
  5. 14. lower chambers of the heart.
  6. 20. enlargement of an artery due to weakening wall.
  7. 21. largest vein in the body.
  8. 22. blood clot in vessel.
  9. 23. mini stroke.
  10. 25. prevent blood clots
  11. 27. used for treatment of high cholesterol.
  12. 30. tube to keep vessel open.
  13. 31. Good cholesterol
  14. 32. smallest vessels that allow gas exchange.
  15. 33. low BP due to standing suddenly.
  16. 34. liquid to solid
  17. 36. entry chambers of heart.
  18. 38. carry blood back to the heart.
  19. 40. medication to break up blood clots.
  20. 42. muscular layer of the heart.
  21. 43. death of brain cells due to lack of 02 by obstructed or ruptured arteries.
  22. 44. occurs in the absence of any evident cause.
  23. 47. aka hypercholesterolemia.
  24. 49. released in response to low sodium levels.
  25. 51. causes vasoconstriction and increased blood pressure
  26. 52. largest artery in the body.
  27. 54. primarily lowers triglycerides.
  28. 55. results from identifiable causes.
Down
  1. 1. material that travels in blood stream and can obstruct a blood vessel.
  2. 2. vitamin B-niacin
  3. 3. set of conditions.
  4. 4. major form of body stored fat.
  5. 6. a coagulating enzyme.
  6. 7. low blood pressure
  7. 9. accelerates a reaction.
  8. 11. thickening and hardening of arterial walls.
  9. 13. treats angina
  10. 15. inner layer of the pericardium.
  11. 16. heart contraction.
  12. 17. period of cardiac relaxation
  13. 18. blood vessel widening.
  14. 19. carry blood away from the heart.
  15. 24. irregular heart beats.
  16. 26. fast heart rate, above 100 bpm.
  17. 28. only artery that carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs.
  18. 29. Bad cholesterol.
  19. 35. vessels directly on the heart that provide it with oxygen
  20. 36. chest pain
  21. 37. thickening and hardening due to fat deposits.
  22. 39. narrowing blood vessel.
  23. 41. amount of blood circulated in a minute.
  24. 45. used to treat hyperlipidemia.
  25. 46. pressure within arteries.
  26. 47. heart that cannot keep up with demand.
  27. 48. enzyme that binds and breaks down LDLR.
  28. 50. heart tissue death due to lack of oxygen.
  29. 53. high blood pressure