Cardiovascular System 3 Crossword
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                            
 
 
Down: 1) graphic line recording that shows the spread of electrical excitation to different parts of the heart sing small metal electrodes applied to the chest, arms, and legs2) passage of a catheter into the heart through a vein or artery to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the heart3) destruction of a blood clot using anticlotting agents called clot-busters, such as tissue plasminogen activator4) infusion of a thrombolytic agent into a vessel to dissolve a blood clot5) radiography of a vein after injection of a contrast medium to detect incomplete filling of a vein, which indicated obstruction6) puncture of a vein by a needle attached to a syringe or catheter to withdraw a specimen of blood; also called phlebotomy8) CABG; surgical procedure performed on or within the exposed heart, usually with the assistance of a heart-lung machine9) prevent, alleviate, or correct cardiac arrhythmias, (dysrhythmias) by stabilizing the electrical conduction of the heart10) treat peripheral vascular diseases11) radiographic imaging of the heart and blood vessels after injection of a contrast dye18) premature ventricular contraction19) radiological examination of the aorta and its branches following injection of a contrast medium via a catheter20) mitral valve prolapse22) technique used to block blood flow to a site by passing a catheter to the area and injecting a synthetic material or medication specially designed to occlude the blood vessel23) act on kidneys to increase excretion of water and sodium26) magnetic resonance angiogram; magnetic resonance angiography28) magnetic resonance imaging29) percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty31) coronary artery bypass graft Across: 7) cardiopulmonary resuscitation12) angiography in which two radiographic images are obtained, the first one without contrast material and the second one after a contrast material has been injected, and then compared by a computer that digitally subtracts (removes) the images of soft tissue, bones, and muscles, leaving only the image of vessels with contrast13) blood clot that obstructs a vessel14) abdominal aortic aneurysm15) relieve angina; dilate blood vessels of the heart, causing an increase in the amount of oxygen delivered to the myocardium and decrease venous return and arterial resistance, which decreases myocardial oxygen demand and relives angina16) puncturing of the pericardium to remove excess fluid from the pericardial sac or to test for protein, sugar, and enzymes or determine the causative organism of pericarditis17) deep vein thrombosis, deep venous thrombosis21) angiography to determine the degree of obstruction of the arteries that supply the blood to the heart24) electrocardiogram; electrocardiography25) removal of material from an occluded vessel using a specially designed catheter fitted with a cutting or grinding device27) myocardial infarction30) procedure that alters a vessel through surgery or dilation of the vessel using a balloon catheter31) destruction of conduction tissue of the heart to interrupt the abnormal conduction pathway causing the arrhythmia, thus allowing normal heart rhythm to resume32) noninvasive diagnostic method that uses ultrasound to visualize internal cardiac structures and produce images of the heart33) coronary artery disease34) epinephrine, cause vessels to constrict35) shortness of breath
 

 

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