Across
- 3. carries blood from the heart to all parts of the body.
- 5. this procedure is performed for phlebotomy or to start an intravenous infusion.
- 9. muscular middle layer of the heart.
- 10. disease of the arteries surrounding the heart.
- 11. these arteries come down over the top of the heart like a crown.
- 12. passageway between the aorta and the pulmonary artery remains open (patent) after birth.
- 13. contraction phase of the heart beat.
- 14. instrument to measure blood pressure.
Down
- 1. is a minimally invasive treatment to treat cardiac arrhythmias.
- 2. one of two lower chambers of the heart.
- 4. very rapid, random, inefficient, and irregular contractions of the heart.
- 6. smallest type of blood vessel.
- 7. inflammation of the inner lining of the heart.
- 8. double layer membrane surrounding the heart.
- 10. this bluish discoloration of the skin indicates diminished oxygen content of the blood.