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- 1. - An ultrasound test that shows the heart's structure and function.
- 4. - A measurement of the percentage of blood leaving the heart each beat.
- 6. - The force of circulating blood on artery walls.
- 8. - Pain caused by myocardial ischemia, typically located in the chest.
- 9. - A surgery that reroutes blood around a blocked artery.
- 11. - Relating to the heart.
- 12. - The heart loves this electrolyte and it helps with muscle contraction.
- 14. - Proteins released into the blood when the heart muscle is damaged.
- 16. - Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart.
- 17. - A diuretic that helps remove excess fluid from the body.
- 18. - One of the two upper chambers of the heart that receives blood.
- 21. - A medication that increases urine production to reduce fluid in the body.
- 22. - A test that records the electrical activity of the heart.
- 24. - A medication that helps the heart beat more strongly and regularly.
- 27. - The muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
- 28. - Mean arterial pressure; an average blood pressure in an individual during a single cardiac cycle.
- 29. - A medication that prevents blood clots.
- 30. - Partial thromboplastin time; a test that measures blood clotting ability.
- 33. - A condition where the heart can't pump blood effectively.
- 35. - Venous thromboembolism; includes both DVT and pulmonary embolism.
- 36. - An anti-platelet aggregate commonly prescribed after stent placement to keep it patent.
- 39. - Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction; the heart's pumping ability is decreased.
- 41. - A device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore normal rhythm.
- 44. - The amount of blood the heart pumps with each beat.
- 45. - Reduced blood flow to tissues, often causing pain or damage.
- 47. - A mass of coagulated blood that can block vessels.
- 50. - High blood pressure; when the force of blood against artery walls is too high.
- 53. - The flow of blood through the body's tissues and organs.
- 54. - A protein released into the blood during a heart attack.
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- 2. - A heart attack; occurs when blood flow to part of the heart is blocked.
- 3. - Fats in the blood, including cholesterol, which can impact heart health.
- 5. - A blood thinner used to prevent clot formation (also known as warfarin).
- 7. - Left ventricular assist device; a mechanical pump that supports heart function.
- 10. - The muscular layer of the heart wall.
- 13. - Acute Coronary Syndrome
- 15. - A tiny tube inserted into a blocked artery to keep it open.
- 19. - A blood clot that travels to the lungs, blocking blood flow.
- 20. - A medication that relaxes blood vessels and lowers blood pressure.
- 23. - A drug that slows the heart rate and reduces blood pressure.
- 25. - A common antiplatelet drug that reduces the risk of blood clots.
- 26. - A type of medication that prevents platelets from clumping together.
- 31. - Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction; the heart pumps normally but is stiff.
- 32. - Coronary artery bypass graft; a surgery to improve blood flow to the heart.
- 34. - Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart.
- 35. - One of the two lower chambers of the heart that pumps blood out.
- 37. - International normalized ratio; measures blood clotting time for patients on warfarin.
- 38. - The 4 sections of the heart that the blood flows through
- 40. - Myocardial Infarction
- 42. - The largest artery in the body, which carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
- 43. - A buildup of fats and cholesterol on artery walls that can restrict blood flow.
- 46. - Referring to the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle.
- 48. - The process of adding oxygen to the blood.
- 49. - Deep vein thrombosis; a blood clot in a deep vein, often in the leg.
- 51. - The movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels.
- 52. - A hormone released by the heart in response to stress, used to diagnose heart failure.