Across
- 3. Blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
- 4. Arch: The curve of the aorta that distributes blood to the upper body.
- 5. A prefix indicating below normal or deficient.
- 7. Heart Failure A condition where the heart cannot pump effectively.
- 9. Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.
- 11. A test that measures the heart's electrical activity.
- 13. Arrest: A sudden cessation of heart function.
- 17. Abnormally high blood pressure.
- 20. A prefix meaning within or inside.
- 21. Microscopic blood vessels where gas exchange occurs.
Down
- 1. Abbreviation for premature ventricular contraction, an irregular heartbeat.
- 2. A technique to visualize the inside of blood vessels and organs using contrast media.
- 4. An abnormal bulge in a blood vessel wall.
- 5. Monitor: A portable device that records the heart's activity over 24-48 hours.
- 6. A suffix often used in medical terms to denote a relationship.
- 8. Artery Diseases: Conditions affecting the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle.
- 10. A suffix indicating a tumor or mass.
- 12. Abbreviation for chest pain, a common symptom of heart issues.
- 13. Catheterization: A procedure to diagnose and treat heart conditions using a thin tube.
- 14. Abbreviation for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, an emergency procedure to save lives.
- 15. Abbreviation for hypertension, or high blood pressure.
- 16. A prefix meaning against or opposite.
- 17. The central organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
- 18. An ultrasound test that visualizes heart structure and function.
- 19. Abbreviation for electrocardiogram, a test that records the heart's electrical signals.