Across
- 1. Abnormally low blood pressure.
- 5. Hardening and narrowing of arteries due to plaque buildup.
- 7. Muscular tissue of the heart.
- 8. Lower chamber of the heart that pumps blood out.
- 9. The bottom number in a blood pressure reading, reflecting heart relaxation.
- 12. Sudden cessation of heart function.
- 13. Restricted blood supply to tissues, causing a shortage of oxygen.
- 16. Abnormal heart sound.
- 18. Inner lining of the heart's chambers and valves.
- 20. Brain damage due to interruption of blood supply.
- 23. Upper chamber of the heart that receives blood.
- 26. Pertaining to the upper chambers of the heart.
- 27. Tiny blood vessel where oxygen and nutrients are exchanged.
- 28. The liquid component of blood.
- 29. The body's largest artery, originating from the left ventricle.
- 31. The top number in a blood pressure reading, reflecting heart contraction.
- 33. Instrument used for listening to internal sounds of the body.
- 35. Red blood cell, responsible for oxygen transport.
- 37. Irregular heartbeat.
- 38. Fluid connective tissue circulated by the heart.
- 41. White blood cell, involved in immune response.
- 42. Blockage of an artery by a foreign object or a blood clot.
- 43. Protein involved in blood clotting.
- 44. Structures in the heart that prevent backflow of blood.
- 47. Anticoagulant, often used in medicine.
- 48. The force exerted by blood against vessel walls.
- 49. The continuous movement of blood through the body.
- 52. Pertaining to the lower chambers of the heart.
- 53. Small vein receiving blood from a capillary.
- 54. Sac that encloses the heart.
- 56. Tissue death due to a lack of oxygen, often in the heart.
- 57. Swelling caused by excess fluid in body tissues.
- 58. Large vein carrying deoxygenated blood into the heart.
Down
- 2. Formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel.
- 3. Referring to the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle.
- 4. Chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart.
- 5. Blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart.
- 6. Abnormally slow heart rate.
- 10. Muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
- 11. Device that delivers an electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm.
- 14. Condition where the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.
- 15. Relating to the lungs or the circulation of blood through them.
- 17. Small artery leading to a capillary.
- 19. Fatty substance found in the body and some foods, high levels can lead to plaque.
- 21. Blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
- 22. A noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat.
- 24. Device used to measure blood pressure.
- 25. Small cell fragment involved in blood clotting.
- 30. A localized, balloon-like bulge in a blood vessel.
- 32. Abnormally high blood pressure.
- 33. Relating to the whole body, as in systemic circulation.
- 34. Bluish discoloration of the skin due to poor circulation.
- 36. Rhythmic throbbing of arteries as blood is pumped through.
- 39. Valve between the left atrium and left ventricle.
- 40. Valve between the right atrium and right ventricle.
- 45. Wall dividing two cavities, such as those of the heart.
- 46. Abnormally fast heart rate.
- 50. Condition where blood lacks healthy red blood cells.
- 51. Muscle that aids in breathing; indirectly affects venous return.
- 55. Protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.