Across
- 3. Collapse of the circulatory system resulting in inadequate tissue perfusion
- 4. Heart stops beating effectively; requires CPR and defibrillation
- 5. A buildup of fatty deposits in arteries
- 7. High blood pressure
- 9. Inflammation of the appendix causing lower right abdominal pain
- 10. Temporary cessation of breathing
- 11. Infection causing inflammation of the lungs with fluid or pus
- 12. Seizure disorder characterized by recurrent episodes
- 15. Chronic disease where the airways become inflamed and narrowed
- 16. Injury caused by excessive stretching or tearing of a muscle
- 17. Condition where the heart can’t pump blood effectively
Down
- 1. Sudden narrowing of the bronchi, common in asthma attacks
- 2. Inadequate insulin or inability to use glucose effectively
- 3. Sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain
- 5. Widespread allergic reaction that can cause airway compromise
- 6. Low blood sugar
- 8. Overstretching or tearing of ligaments
- 13. Fluid accumulation in the lungs often caused by heart failure
- 14. Severe chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle