Cardiovascular Pathologies Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• anemia : reduced rbc or hemoglobin quantity.
• hemophilia : genetic blood clotting disorder.
• thrombosis : formation of a gelatinous mass of blood.
• embolism : occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus.
• shock : failure to deliver enough oxygen & nutrients to meet needs.
• varicose : _ vein: dilated from incompetent valves.
• phlebitis : inflammation of the veins.
• hypertension : aka the 'silent killer'.
• arteriosclerosis : hardening/plaquing of arteries.
• aneurysm : localized bulging weakness in a blood vessel.
• raynaud : _ disease: cycle of temporary but severe vasospasm.
• angina : chest pain caused by oxygen deprivation in the heart wall.
• infarction : myocardial _ - tissue death from prolonged ischemia.
• arrhythmias : deviation from a normal heartbeat.