Cardiac Medications Crossword

Decreases the clotting (coagulating) ability of the blood
Keeps blood clots from forming by preventing blood platelets from sticking together
Expands blood vessels and decreases resistance by lowering levels of angiotensin II
Prevents angiotensin II (chemical) from having any effects on the heart and blood vessels
An enzyme that breaks down natural substances in the body that open narrowed arteries
Decreases the heart rate and cardiac output, which lowers blood pressure and makes the heart beat more slowly and with less force
Used as an IV drip for those patients experiencing a hypertensive crisis
Interrupts the movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels
Some affect the liver, some work in the intestines and some interrupt the formation of cholesterol from circulating in the blood
Increases the force of the heart's contractions, which can be beneficial in heart failure and for irregular heartbeats
Causes the body to rid itself of excess fluids and sodium through urination
Relaxes blood vessels and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload