Across
- 4. buildup of fatty deposits in arteries
- 8. thick protein-rich fluid leaking due to inflammation
- 10. death of heart tissue due to blocked blood supply
- 11. slow heart rate below 60 bpm
- 13. heart defects present at birth
- 16. inflammation of the heart muscle
- 19. forcible rapid heartbeat felt by the patient
- 20. reduced blood flow to peripheral arteries
- 21. abnormal heart rhythm
- 22. high blood pressure causing strain on the heart
- 23. inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart
- 27. no oxygen reaches tissues
- 28. inflammation of inner lining of the heart
- 30. hardening of arterial walls
- 33. fatty buildup inside artery walls
- 35. absence of heart contractions
- 36. narrowing of coronary arteries
Down
- 1. rapid heart rate above 100 bpm
- 2. compression of the heart from fluid buildup
- 3. backflow of blood through a faulty valve
- 5. reduced blood flow causing oxygen deprivation
- 6. chest pain due to reduced blood flow
- 7. abnormal enlargement of the heart
- 9. disease of the heart muscle
- 12. abnormal buildup of fluid around the heart
- 14. right-sided heart failure from lung disease
- 15. narrowing of a valve or passage
- 17. low blood volume leading to shock risk
- 18. uncontrolled quivering of the heart muscle
- 20. occurring in sharp, spasmodic episodes
- 24. blood clot in a deep vein
- 25. formation of a blood clot inside a vessel
- 26. enlarged twisted superficial veins
- 29. to supply blood to tissues
- 31. failure of valves to close completely
- 32. abnormal heart rhythm
- 34. death of tissue