manning cardio Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
low pressure in the arteries | hypertension |
the leading cause of death in the U.S. for men and women | coronary heart disease |
heart tissue | cardiac |
chambers/cavities in heart | 4 |
veins become gnarled and enlarged | varicose veins |
tips of fingers, toes, nose and ears feel numb and cool | raynaud's disease |
inflammation of the inside lining of the heart chambers and valves | endocarditis |
system heart, arteries, veins capillaries belong to | cardiovascular system |
develops after streptococcus bacteria | rheumatic heart disease |
narrowing of the blood vessels | coronary artery disease |
caused by essential hypertension or kidney failure | hypertensive heart disease |
number 1 cause of death associated with high blood pressure | hypertensive heart disease |
can occur when hospitalized for a major surgery or illness | thrombophlebitis |
rheumatic heart disease is also called | rheumatic fever |
name of 4 valves in heart | tricuspid, pulmonary, mitral and aortic |
atherosclerosis is also know as | arteriosclerotic vascular disease |
swelling of a vein casued by a blood clot | thrombophlebitis |
eating healthy, exercising and avoiding smoking can prevent your chances of developing | cardiovascular diseases |
disease is common worldwide | rheumatic heart disease |
ways to prevent raynaud's disease | dress warmly, wear gloves and socks when taking food to/out of freezer, move to a location with milder climate |
approximately 72 million americans are affected | hypertension |
also know as the "silent killer" | hypertension |
circulation between heart and lungs | pulmonary ciculation |
carries oxygenated blood away from heart to tissues and cells | systemic circulation |
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