Cardiovascular Crossword

2. valve- The valve that regulates blood flow from the heart into the aorta.
8. valve- The heart valve between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery that controls blood flow from the heart into the lungs.
10. The outer fibrous sac that surrounds the heart.
11. A blood clot that forms inside the blood vessel or cavity of the heart.
12. valve-The structure that controls blood flow between the heart’s left atrium and left ventricle
13. A blood clot.
14. Backward flow of blood through a defective heart valve.
15. Blueness of the skin caused by a lack of oxygen in the blood.
20. The smooth membrane covering the inside of the heart. The innermost lining of the heart.
23. Either one of the heart’s two upper chambers.
24. The area of heart tissue permanently damaged by an inadequate supply of oxygen.
25. A sound made in the blood vessels resulting from turbulence, perhaps because of a buildup of plaque or damage to the vessels.
26. One of the two lower chambers of the heart.
27. A vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood to the body.

1. The process by which a small sample of tissue is taken for examination.
3. The study of the heart and its function in health and disease.
4. The largest artery in the body and the main vessel to supply blood from the heart.
5. Pertains to the blood vessels.
6. The thin membrane covering the outside surface of the heart muscle.
7. A connector that allows blood to flow between two locations.
9. failure- the heart cannot pump all the blood returning to it, leading to a backup of blood in the vessels and an accumulation of fluid in the body’s tissues, including the lungs.
16. Decreased blood flow to an organ, usually due to constriction or obstruction of an artery.
17. A drug that lowers blood pressure by causing fluid loss. Diuretics promote urine production.
18. pressure- The force or pressure exerted by the heart in pumping blood; the pressure of blood in the arteries.
19. attack- Death of, or damage to, part of the heart muscle caused by a lack of oxygen-rich blood flowing to the heart.
21. A fatty substance that is insoluble (cannot be dissolved) in the blood.
22. The rapid, ineffective contractions of any heart chamber.