Across
- 3. carry blood to the heart
- 8. abbreviation for ventricular tachycardia
- 11. bottom portion of the heart
- 13. an abbreviation for this is M/H
- 14. hardening
- 15. pertain to tone
- 16. top portion of the heart
- 17. a surgical removal
- 19. an instrument that detects pressure
- 21. condition
- 22. an instrument looks at the heart and blood vessels
- 25. smaller arteries that exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
- 26. carry blood away from the heart
- 27. abbreviation for hypertension
- 28. a disease caused by a artery had a weakened wall
Down
- 1. an abbreviation for this is Bld
- 2. outer layer of the pericardium
- 3. inner layer of the pericardium
- 4. double-layer sac divided into two parts
- 5. an instrument measures pressure and is tightened on the biceps
- 6. pericardial sac is inflamed
- 7. swollen/dilated veins
- 9. pertaining to chest
- 10. An abbreviation for this is CP
- 12. an instrument that studies the activity of a heart
- 18. a disease that causes a complete stopping of the heart
- 20. These keep blood flowing in the right direction
- 22. Thin inner layer that lines each chamber
- 23. a disease that has high blood pressure
- 24. an instrument that can study any vessel