Blood and Heart Disorders

1. a problem with the valves, leading to a range of symptoms.
4. is the build-up of plaque in the arteries supplying blood to the arms and legs.
6. most deadly heart attack.
7. this condition happens when you have a low platelet count.
8. red blood cell disorder.
10. happens when the blood supply to part of your heart muscle becomes completely blocked.
11. is a cancer of the plasma cells.
14. blood doesn't clot properly.
16. low number of red blood cells.
18. is the build-up of plaque in the arteries that supply blood to the brain.

2. a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat.
3. occur when there’s an abnormality or defect with the structure of the heart of a developing foetus while inside the mother’s womb.
5. the failure of your heart to work efficiently.
9. bleeding disorder affecting infants.
12. a type of cancer found in your blood and bone marrow and is caused by the rapid production of abnormal white blood cells.
13. the most common heart condition in Scotland.
14. blood clots in a deep vein.
15. commonly called "bleeder's disease."
17. red blood cells become hard, sticky, and shaped like a C.
19. a pain or discomfort in your chest, arm, neck, stomach or jaw that happens when the blood supply to your heart becomes restricted because of your arteries becoming narrowed.