Disorders OF The Heart Crossword Puzzle

Disorders of the Heart

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limited to portion of myocardium beneath epicardium

*L side heart failure - result of rheumatic fever (autoimmune inflammatory response)

plaque build up in coronary arteries

myocardium does not receive enough blood(oxygen) / chest pain

inability of heart to pump enough blood to meet body's needs / to vital organs

limited to inner portion of myocardium

heart muscle becomes abnormally enlarged, thickened or stiffened, decreased ability to pump (primary or secondary)

mitral valve most commonly affected

extends full thickness of myocardium

heart attack, caused by lack of blood supply to the heart / L ventricle most commonly affected

interference with the heart's electrical conduction system

inflammation of pericardial membranes usually due to infection or blunt force trauma / - edema (pressure prevents heart from being able to expand / pump as much blood)

caused by abnormal movement of blood

often called Cardiac Arrest - electrical activity but no coordinated mechanical activity / no cardiac output -- sudden death

occurs in valves previously damages by RHD or other (infective/bacterial)

term used to discuss any changes or deviation from the normal heart rate or rhythm of the heart

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