Across
- 3. the number 5 cause of death in the United States
- 5. how many mintes a day should walking be done to lower your risk of heart attack and stroke
- 6. the most common symptom of a heart attack
- 7. the pressure in your blood vessels when your heart beats
- 8. known as a "silent killer"
- 10. medical term for a heart attack
- 12. a very tough organ in the body
- 14. disease the leading killer in women
- 17. when a coronary artery becomes narrowed, other nearby vessels that also bring blood to the heart someties expand to help compensate
- 18. a build-up of fat, cholesterol and other substances
- 19. a warning stroke or mini-stroke
Down
- 1. what percentage of heart disease and strokes are preventable?
- 2. usually only last a few minutes
- 4. an acroynm for stroke warning signs
- 5. every how many seconds does someone in the United States have a heart attack?
- 9. the pressure in your blood vessels when your heart rests
- 11. women can also experience this symptom with a heart attack
- 13. the process of formation of plaques
- 15. attacks that do not permanently damage the heart
- 16. a tissue plasminogen activator can be given within the first hour that is commonly referred to as this