Across
- 3. weakening of blood vessel wall
- 4. organ that brings oxygen into the body and removes carbon dioxide
- 6. buildup in arteries
- 10. normal sinus rythm; normal heart rythm.
- 14. heart attack
- 18. mitral Valve Prolapse; condition where the mitral valve doesn't close properly
- 19. organ that breaks down food for digestion
- 20. muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body
- 21. prefix meaning below normal
- 22. high blood pressure
- 23. written record
- 24. premature ventricular contraction
Down
- 1. ultrasound imaging of the heart
- 2. prefix meaning inside
- 5. suffix meaning small
- 7. records the hearts electrical activity
- 8. proteins released into the blood when heart is damaged
- 9. inflammation of the sac around the heart
- 11. organ that filters blood, removes waste, and regulates fluid balance
- 12. imaging to view blood vessels
- 13. destruction
- 15. organ that processes nutrients, detoxifies blood, and produces bile
- 16. intensive care unit
- 17. vital signs stable; normal and ready vital measurements
- 20. monitorportable device that records heart over time