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- 2. A test that records electrical activity of the heart over a period of time
- 5. The central organ of the cardiovascular system, responsible for pumping blood throughout the body
- 6. A prefix meaning "Blood Vessel"
- 7. A conditions where the force of blood against the artery walls is consistently too high
- 9. Also known as high blood pressure, increases the risk of heart disease and stroke by putting extra strain on the heart and blood vessels
- 10. test A test that monitors the heart activity during physical exertion to identify issues related to blood flow and heart function
- 11. when coronary arteries narrow or become blocked due to plaque buildup
- 12. Occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, usually by a blood clot
- 13. A prefix meaning heart
- 14. A condition characterized by the narrowing of the coronary arteries due to plaque buildup
- 15. A condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively
- 17. The muscular tissue of the heart, responsible for the contraction and pumping action
- 19. transports blood to and from the heart and throughout the body to and from the heart and throughout the body
- 21. A suffix meaning "inflammation"
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- 1. A prefix relating to blood
- 2. An ultrasound of the heart that provides images of the heart structure and function
- 3. A test that records the electrical activity of the heart and helps identify arrhythmias and other heart conditions
- 4. Abonormal heart rhythms that can cause the heart to beat too fast, too slow, abnormally, potentially leading to complications
- 8. A prefix meaning "Vessel"
- 13. A condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively
- 16. The fluid that carries oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products to and from cells
- 18. X-ray An imaging test that can reveal the size and shape of the heart and detect fluid in the lungs
- 20. The inner lining of the heart chambers and valaves, providing a smooth surface for blood flow