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Chapter 4 Cardiovascular Diseases & Disorders

Across
Feeling of the heart fluttering or beating in the chest.
Fluid buildup in the body; can cause swelling in the lower legs, ankles, feet, and, in severe cases, abdomen.
Leaking of blood back into the chamber from which it is being pumped; also called backflow.
Cerebrovascular accident or stroke.
A condition in which the heart muscle is damaged and is no longer able to pump effectively; causes blood to back up in various parts of the body.
Abnormal fluid in the abdominal cavity.
It's function is to keep blood flowing properly through the heart.
Down
A blood clot or other blockage found in the lungs.
Deep vein thrombosis.
Difficulty speaking.
Paralysis on one side of the body.
A condition in which the muscular layer of the heart is enlarged, making the heart unable to pump effectively.
This disease untreated can cause stroke, heart failure, or kidney damage.
Weakness on one side of the body.
Mucus coughed up from the lungs.