Across
- 1. persisent issue with blood sugar, causing heart related complications
- 4. medical unit in the hospital
- 5. slow in the context of heartbeat
- 7. outer layer of the heart wall
- 10. records electrical activity of the heart
- 12. carries blood away from the heart
- 13. measures the level of enzymes released into the bloodstream
- 15. imaging that uses special dye and X-rays
- 16. prefix that refers to the fast speed of the heartbeat
- 17. carries blood to the heart
- 19. irregular electrical signals in the atria
- 20. continuously records electrical activity of the heart over a few days
- 22. an order to withhold medical care for heart emergencies
Down
- 2. responsible for the powerful contractions that pump blood
- 3. group of diseases where the heart muscle becomes enlarged
- 4. disease characterized by blockage of blood flow which can cause angina or SOB
- 6. sudden and involuntary muscle contraction
- 8. medical imaging using sound waves to see the movement of blood
- 9. formation of blood clots in the deep veins
- 11. referring to the heart
- 14. largest artery in the body
- 15. characterized by buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries
- 18. used to administer fluids, medicine, or nutrients into a vein
- 20. blood pressure exceeding the normal range
- 21. prefix relating to the muscle tissue in the heart