This printable crossword puzzle has 10 clues. Answers range from 4 to 15 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Plaque forms in the arterial walls causing thickening and hardening of the vessels.
Diabetes, smoking, eating habits, level of exercise, low HDL, high LDL, and genetic predisposition.
Pain caused by too little blood flow, usually during exertion.
Decreased ________ _______ is a sign of ineffective tissue perfusion.
Use of a _________ can aide in checking pedal pulses.
Patient admitted with right leg claudication and premature vascular disease.
Should be encouraged soon after procedure to promote circulation.
When the patient is discharged with ______ ______ educate on checking for proper suction and knowing how to reinforce dressing.
Changes in _______ temperature, color, or sensation, or the presence of a new lesion on the lower extremities should be reported to PCP.
An antiplatelet medication that should be continued after procedure.