Cardiac System Crossword Puzzle
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QUESTIONS LIST:
- arrhythmia : abnormal heart beat
- murmur : superimposed noises on normal heart sounds
- cad : narrowing of the arteries that carry blood to the heart
- mitral valve : aka biscuspid valve
- asystole : non-shockable rhythm
- hypertrophy : enlargement of the heart due to increased workload
- pericardium : membrane surrounding the heart
- atherosclerosis : build up of plaque in arteries
- sinoatrial node : aka inherent pacemaker
- asa : abbreviation for aspirin
- vad : mechanical pump that aids the ventricles
- stemi : severe heart attack
- myocardium : muscle layer of heart
- palpitation : an irregular heart beat
- beta blocker : anti-hypertensive medication
- tachycardia : faster than normal heart rate
- aorta : largest artery
- thrombus : blood clot
- pulmonary artery : artery that carries deoxygenated blood
- nitroglycerin : vasodilator
