Across
- 2. (CHF)a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the
- 4. the identification of a disease or condition based on it symptoms and medical test
- 7. (GERD)a condition in which stomach acid flows back into the
- 8. a chronic lung disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways.
- 11. (CVD)a class of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels.
- 16. (HIV) a virus that attacks the immune system and can lead to acquired
- 18. the lower number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting.
- 23. the higher number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when
- 24. a flexible tube inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluids.
- 25. infection.
- 27. a blockage in a blood vessel, usually caused by a blood clot or other debris.
- 29. the body's response to injury infection characterized by redness swelling heat and pain
- 30. (Flu) a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system.
- 32. (COP) a group of lung diseases that make it difficult to breathe.
- 35. specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses that focuses on providing relief from symptoms and improving quality of life.
- 39. a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
- 40. a medical test that uses electromagnetic radiation to produce images of internal body structure
- 41. high blood pressure. Inflammation: a localized response to injury or infection that is characterized by redness, swelling, and warmth.
- 42. (CVA or stroke) a disruption in blood flow to the brain that can cause damage
- 43. the likely outcome of a disease or condition based on it symptoms and medical tests
Down
- 1. a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
- 3. a sudden and severe onset of symptoms or illness. Anesthesia: loss of sensation or feeling, usually achieved through medication.
- 5. high blood pressure.
- 6. a condition in which the body lacks enough re blood cells to carry oxygen to the body’s tissue
- 9. infarction (MI) commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle.
- 10. syndrome (AIDS).
- 12. (ARDS) a severe lung condition that can occur in response to injury
- 13. a physical or mental indication of a disease or condition such as pain to fatigue
- 14. a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels.
- 15. an irregular heartbeat.
- 17. a medication that prevents blood clots.
- 19. a blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to other parts of the body.
- 20. a microscopic infectious agent that can replicate only inside a host cell and causes various disease
- 21. a parasitic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes.
- 22. causing irritation and discomfort.
- 26. brain tissue.
- 28. Refers to a tumor or growth that is not cancerous and does not invade nearby tissues or spread to other part of the body
- 31. (ECG or EKG) a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart.
- 33. a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
- 34. a lack of blood flow to an area of the body, usually caused by a blockage in a blood vessel.
- 36. (IV) a method of delivering fluids or medications directly into a vein.
- 37. a condition or disease that is long-lasting or recurrent.
- 38. a preventative treatment used to protect against a particular disease or infection.