Across
- 3. A semilunar valve is on the left side of the heart
- 6. is the middle, muscular layer that contracts to pump blood
- 7. abbreviation for echocardiogram
- 8. This condition is increased pressure in the blood vessels
- 10. a lab test, used to measure certain items in the blood that may indicate heart muscle damage.
- 12. abbreviation for premature ventricular contraction
- 13. abbreviation for automated external defibrillator
- 15. This condition may cause chest pain or heaviness; pain in the shoulder, jaw, or arm; lightheadedness; nausea; and shortness of breath.
- 16. root word meaning heart
- 17. A test to evaluate how well this system is functioning
- 20. abbreviation for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
- 21. is a test that uses ultrasound to look at the heart and its vessels.
- 23. abbreviation for hypertension
- 24. is the thin inner layer that lines each chamber
- 25. suffix meaning small
Down
- 1. the center of the cardiovascular or circulatory system function
- 2. is used to listen for the sounds of the heart
- 4. complete stopping of the heart
- 5. condition in which the pericardial sac around the heart is inflamed
- 9. root word meaning blood vessel
- 11. instrument used to check blood pressure
- 14. carries blood as the main branch down the center of the body
- 18. is the outer layer of the heart
- 19. suffix meaning surgical removal/excision
- 20. a condition in which an artery has a weakened wall, causing it to swell, like a balloon
- 22. root word meaning fatty substance