Across
- 2. K stands for.
- 4. The prefix inter means.
- 7. A type of blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the rest of the body.
- 10. A condition in which an artery has a weakened wall, causing it to swell.
- 13. A tool often used to listen to the heart.
- 15. heart failure A chronic condition where the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently.
- 17. The outer layer of the heart.
- 18. care unit CCU stands for.
- 19. The bottom of the heart.
- 20. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is also called.
- 23. The system of the body responsible for transporting blood.
- 24. The top of the heart.
Down
- 1. room ER stands for.
- 3. Meaning instrument to measure pressure.
- 5. A test that uses ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels.
- 6. Better known as high blood pressure.
- 8. The suffix pathy means.
- 9. Also known as EKG or ECG.
- 11. The muscular layer that contracts to pump blood.
- 12. A suffix meaning pain
- 14. The thin inner layer that lines each chamber of the heart.
- 16. attack Myocardial infarction is commonly referred to as.
- 21. veins Swollen and dilated veins.
- 22. vessel A tubular structure that transports blood throughout the body.