Across
- 6. low shocks to restore a regular heart rhythm
- 7. before/from or in front of
- 9. when having inflammation of the inner layer of the heart muscle
- 12. instrument to measure pressure
- 13. nothing by mouth
- 17. electrolytes
- 19. can be caused by viruses, bacteria,and even fungi
- 20. The thin layer of the heart that lines each chamber
- 21. an ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels
- 22. when the heart is not efficiently pumping from the left ventricle
- 23. potassium chloride
- 24. as needed
- 26. process of cutting
Down
- 1. condition in which an artery has a weakened wall
- 2. an electric shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm
- 3. Bottom heart chambers
- 4. sends an electrical signal to regulate heart beats
- 5. The middle muscular layer of the heart that contracts to pump blood
- 8. emitting of reflecting light
- 10. millimeters of mercury
- 11. procedure used to diagnose stenosis
- 14. Double layered sac that surrounds the heart
- 15. hardening of the arteries caused by fat
- 16. Upper chambers of the heart
- 18. across or through
- 25. review of systems