Across
- 3. Synonym of a blood clot?
- 5. Microscopically small blood vessels between arteries and veins that distribute oxygen-rich blood to the body's tissues.
- 6. Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart caused by bacteria is called a bacterial ........?
- 9. Arrhythmia in which the heart beats slowly?
- 11. The most common type of cardiac arrhythmia is?
- 13. Pathological condition in which abnormally low blood pressure occurs?
- 14. A surgically implanted electronic device that helps regulate the heartbeat?
- 17. A machine that helps restore a normal heart rhythm by delivering an electric shock is?
- 18. This pathological condition is usually caused by atherosclerosis and hypertension or a congenital weakness in the vessel wall.
- 19. The narrowing or constriction of an opening is called a ........?
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- 1. What is the name of artery which is located in the back of the knee?
- 2. Inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart is?
- 4. Uncomfortable sensations in the chest from missed heartbeats are called?
- 7. Which medication can slow the heart rate to treat atrial fibrillation?
- 8. Blueness of the skin caused by a lack of oxygen in the blood is called a .......?
- 10. A test in which several electronic sensors are placed on the body to monitor electrical activity associated with the heartbeat?
- 12. High blood pressure is called a .......?
- 15. Which is the the largest artery in the body and the initial vessel to supply blood from the heart?
- 16. Rapid but regular contractions, usually of the atria?
- 17. Abnormal heart rhythm is called a ........?