Cardiac Crossword

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  1. 2. This potentially lethal symptom may occur if a PE strains the heart.
  2. 6. This pain is caused by ischemia to the myocardium.
  3. 9. The heart’s inability to pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.
  4. 10. This lower extremity finding helps differentiate cellulitis.
  5. 11. Classic triad of DVT risk includes endothelial injury, venous stasis, & hypercoagulability.
  6. 12. This vital sign may drop after administration of Nitro.
  7. 13. A major risk factor for CAD, often called "the silent killer."
  8. 15. Pain caused by temporary reduction in blood flow to the myocardium.
  9. 17. Medication used to reduce fluid overload.
  10. 19. Lab test that helps confirm heart failure.
  11. 21. Chest pain that occurs at rest and is not able to be relieved with rest or medication.
  12. 22. Type of heart failure that causes systemic backup including peripheral edema.
  13. 24. Acronym that explains the do's and don'ts for a patient with a suspected DVT.
  14. 25. Diagnostic test that provokes symptoms to assess for angina.
  15. 26. Major complication of untreated DVT.
  16. 27. Dietary restriction often prescribed for CHF patients.
  17. 31. This cardiac marker can be elevated during and up to 7 days after a heart attack.
  18. 33. In PE this is a frequent symptom.
  19. 36. Symptom of ACS frequently reported by patients, especially women.
  20. 37. Anticoagulant medication that requires INR monitoring.
  21. 38. This medication is commonly administered intravenously to patients with a suspected DVT, PE, or MI.
  22. 39. Test that uses ultrasound to assess heart structure & function.
  23. 41. The waxy substance that builds up inside arteries.
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  1. 1. Narrowing of the coronary arteries due to plaque buildup.
  2. 3. This acronym explains the first line treatment to stabilize a patient with ACS.
  3. 4. This puts patients at an increased risk for a venous thromboembolism (VTE).
  4. 5. Test used to confirm DVT diagnosis using sound waves.
  5. 7. Emergency medication that helps to dilate coronary arteries.
  6. 8. These medications help manage hypertension, heart rate, and also reduce the workload of the heart.
  7. 14. angina Chest pain brought on with exertion or stress and able to relieve with rest and/or medication.
  8. 16. Test to help identify peripheral artery disease.
  9. 18. Intervention we encourage in CVI and discourage in PAD
  10. 20. Pain experienced in PAD that can be relieved with rest.
  11. 23. Quitting this lifestyle habit that helps prevent CAD and PAD?
  12. 28. Term for heart muscle death due to lack of oxygen.
  13. 29. The vast majority of Pulmonary embolism occur because of this.
  14. 30. Type of heart failure that causes pulmonary congestion.
  15. 32. Type of ACS with no ST elevation on EKG.
  16. 34. Common medication used to prevent platelet aggregation in CAD.
  17. 35. Surgical procedure that restores blood flow around blocked arteries.
  18. 40. This diagnostic test looks for electrical conduction changes in the heart, aka EKG.