J2 CVICU: Let's Talk RV Function

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Across
  1. 1. Low oxygen levels that can result from heart failure.
  2. 4. Related to lung circulation; involves right ventricle.
  3. 5. This can refer to the narrowing of vessels leading to failure.
  4. 7. Swelling caused by fluid retention, often in the legs.
  5. 8. The organ affected in right ventricular failure.
  6. 9. Accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, often seen in right-sided heart failure.
  7. 10. Refers to blood being pumped; reduced in ventricular failure.
  8. 11. Pertaining to the heart; related to ventricular function.
  9. 13. Refers to neck veins that may become distended in heart failure.
  10. 14. Common symptom; patients may feel extreme tiredness.
Down
  1. 2. Irregular heartbeat that may occur in heart conditions.
  2. 3. State when the heart can no longer maintain adequate circulation.
  3. 6. Medications used to improve heart contractility in heart failure.
  4. 7. Test used to evaluate heart activity.
  5. 12. An abnormal heart sound that can indicate problems.