Across
- 3. Diseases of the arteries that supply the heart with blood. Blood flow through the coronary arteries has become obstructed.
- 5. Blood fats that are obtained from food and produced by the body.
- 7. The collective term for various forms of diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
- 8. Veins A condition in which valves in veins do not function properly, causing blood to accumulate in the veins and the veins to bulge and twist.
- 10. Failure A condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to the body's organs and tissues.
- 11. Attack Damage to, or death of, heart muscle caused mainly by coronary artery disease (CAD).
- 12. A wide range of diseases and conditions that occur before birth. They can affect formation of the heart muscle, chambers, or valves.
- 13. Any disease and condition affecting the heart.
- 15. An excessive force of blood pumping through the vessels resulting from either an increased output of blood by the heart or increased resistance to blood flow in the arteries.
- 16. A bulge or weakness in an artery or vein.
- 18. Diseases of the heart valves. Valve damage may cause narrowing, leaking, or improper closing.
- 19. A fatty, wax-like substance.
- 20. A change in the normal pattern of the heartbeat. It can cause the ventricle to quiver and therefore be ineffective in pumping blood.
Down
- 1. A sudden loss of brain function due to interrupted blood flow to the brain or rupture of blood vessels in the brain.
- 2. Refers to the diseases of the coronary arteries and their resulting complications, such as heart attack, chest pain (angina), and scar tissue.
- 4. Any disease and condition affecting the vessels that keep blood flowing to all the major organs.
- 6. A type of cholesterol that is created through poor diet.
- 9. Hardening of the arteries due to a buildup of plaque and other substances.
- 14. A nontraumatic, unexpected death. Most victims have an underlying heart disease.
- 17. A type of cholesterol that the body naturally makes.