Across
- 1. Metabolic disorder that accelerates atherosclerosis.
- 4. The buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the arterial walls.
- 5. Dilates the coronary arteries and veins to improve blood flow and reduce the workload on the heart.
- 8. An antiplatelet drug often used in CAD prevention/therapy
- 10. Narrowing of the arterial lumen
- 12. Excess body fat that increases the risk of CAD.
- 13. Tissue suffering from inadequate blood supply.
Down
- 2. A diet high in saturated/trans fats that damages the arterial endothelium.
- 3. The act of inhaling tobacco which increases the risk of CAD by damaging the endothelium.
- 6. A serum protein used as a sensitive and specific diagnostic test to help identify myocardial injury during acute coronary syndromes.
- 7. The arteries that supply the heart muscle.
- 9. Chest pain caused by cardiac ischemia is referred to as.
- 10. A drug class that lowers LDL cholesterol.
- 11. A small, mesh tube inserted into a clogged artery to keep it open and restore blood flow.