Across
- 2. Blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
- 3. Ultrasound of the heart.
- 10. The body’s largest artery, originating from the left ventricle.
- 12. Device used to measure blood pressure.
- 14. Abbreviation for cerebrovascular accident.
- 16. Abbreviation for heart rate.
- 18. X-ray imaging of blood vessels using contrast dye.
- 19. Condition of persistently high blood pressure.
- 20. Abbreviation for myocardial infarction.
- 21. Occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted.
- 22. Smallest blood vessels where nutrient and waste exchange occurs.
- 24. Blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart.
- 26. Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves.
- 28. Prefix meaning “slow,” often used for heart rate.
Down
- 1. Hardening and narrowing of arteries due to plaque buildup.
- 4. Muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
- 5. Root word meaning “heart.”
- 6. Portable device that records heart activity over 24-48 hours
- 7. Abbreviation for congestive heart failure.
- 8. Suffix meaning “blood condition.”
- 9. Root word referring to blood vessels.
- 11. Prefix meaning “vessel” or “blood vessel.”
- 12. Instrument used to listen to heart and lung sounds.
- 13. Test that records the electrical activity of the heart.
- 15. Lower chamber of the heart that pumps blood out.
- 17. Abbreviation for blood pressure.
- 23. Irregular heartbeat.
- 25. Abbreviation for coronary artery disease.
- 27. Chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.