Uncompensated Congested Heart Failure

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Across
  1. 2. Peptide elevated in CHF originating from the ventricular myocardium
  2. 6. Organ that becomes enlarged due to right-sided heart failure
  3. 7. Third heart sound heard in some individuals with CHF.
  4. 8. Diagnostic test that measures heart function
  5. 11. Excess abdominal fluid
  6. 13. Side of heart that causes pulmonary symptoms when failing
  7. 14. Medication class that removes fluid
Down
  1. 1. A low _______ _______ indicates that the heart is not pumping as efficiently as it should.
  2. 3. _________ _________ is the amount of blood pumped out of the LV with each heartbeat.
  3. 4. ________ vein distention may occur with CHF
  4. 5. _________ dysfunction impairs afterload and preload.
  5. 9. Difficult or labored breathing
  6. 10. Nail _______ is often associated with heart disease.
  7. 12. Swelling in tissues due to fluid buildup