Cardiovascular Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 1. / Prefix meaning "inside" or "within."
  2. 3. / Irregular heartbeat, often characterized by abnormal electrical activity in the heart.
  3. 6. (Congestive Heart Failure) / Medical abbreviation for a condition where the heart cannot pump effectively.
  4. 7. Infarction / Medical term for a heart attack, caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle.
  5. 10. (Coronary Artery Disease) / Common type of heart disease caused by narrowing of the coronary arteries.
  6. 11. / The main artery in the body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and distributing blood to all parts of the body.
  7. 14. / High blood pressure, a common cardiovascular condition.
  8. 15. / The muscular organ in the chest that pumps blood throughout the body via the circulatory system.
  9. 19. / Build-up of plaque in the arteries, leading to narrowing and reduced blood flow.
  10. 20. / Blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart from various parts of the body.
  11. 21. (Premature Ventricular Contractions)/ Abbreviation for irregular heartbeats originating in the ventricles of the heart before the normal heartbeat.
  12. 22. (Myocardial Infarction) / Medical abbreviation for a heart attack.
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  1. 2. / Suffix indicating a condition of the blood.
  2. 3. / Test that involves injecting contrast dye into the blood vessels to visualize blockages or abnormalities.
  3. 4. (ECG or EKG) / Test that measures the electrical activity of the heart.
  4. 5. / Prefix indicating "related to the heart."
  5. 6. / Tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins; where gas exchange occurs.
  6. 8. Failure / Inability of the heart to pump blood effectively to meet the body's needs.
  7. 9. / Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to various parts of the body.
  8. 12. / Test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function.
  9. 13. / Suffix indicating inflammation.
  10. 14. (Hypertension) / Medical abbreviation for high blood pressure.
  11. 16. Monitor / Device used for continuous monitoring of heart activity over a period of time.
  12. 17. / Prefix meaning "blood vessel."
  13. 18. Test / Test that measures how the heart responds to physical stress, typically exercise.