Across
- 5. slow heart rate
- 6. ballooned, weakened arterial wall
- 9. inflammation of the membranes that surround the heart
- 11. obstruction of blood flow to the heart
- 12. also known as CAD, accumulation of fatty deposits in the arteries
- 13. weaken heart and not longer can pump
Down
- 1. blood clots that block blood flow in the vein
- 2. sx: chest pain that increases with coughing and breathing
- 3. caused by elevated potassium ions (abnormal heart rate)
- 4. tx: cholesterol lowering agents such as lipitor, mevacor, and aspirin therapy
- 6. heart related pain
- 7. known as the silent killer
- 8. rapid heart rate tx: vagal maneuvers
- 10. inflammation of the inner lining of the heart