Across
- 7. The sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen caused by blockage of blood flow or rupture of an artery to the brain
- 9. condition in which the heart beats with an irregular or abnormal rhythm
- 10. implantable cardioverter defibrillator
- 13. diabetes mellitus
- 14. occurs when the heart muscle doesn't get enough blood
- 15. two
- 18. hardening of the arteries
- 21. any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying in most cases oxygen-depleted blood toward the heart.
- 23. each of the pair of organs situated within the rib cage, consisting of elastic sacs with branching passages into which air is drawn, so that oxygen can pass into the blood and carbon dioxide be removed.
- 24. the muscular tissue of the heart.
Down
- 1. catheterization
- 2. study of
- 3. Positron emission tomography
- 4. refers to any condition affecting the heart
- 5. Transthoracic echocardiogram
- 6. plug or blockage
- 8. a serous membrane that forms the innermost layer of the pericardium and the outer surface of the heart.
- 9. automated external defibrillator
- 11. Transesophageal echocardiogram
- 12. computerized tomography
- 16. inflammation
- 17. a hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contraction and dilation.
- 19. emergency department
- 20. beyond or excess
- 22. Electrocardiogram