Cardiovascular Disease

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  1. 5. infarction: Also known as a heart attack, it occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked.
  2. 8. Irregular heart rhythm, which can lead to complications if severe.
  3. 10. The formation of a blood clot within a blood vessel.
  4. 11. High blood pressure, a common cardiovascular condition.
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  1. 1. artery disease: A condition where the arteries that supply blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked due to atherosclerosis.
  2. 2. A blockage in a blood vessel caused by a blood clot or other foreign matter that travels through the bloodstream.
  3. 3. heart failure: A condition where the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.
  4. 4. A cardiovascular event where blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted, leading to brain damage.
  5. 6. The buildup of plaque in the arteries, leading to narrowed or blocked blood flow.
  6. 7. Disease of the heart muscle that affects its ability to pump blood effectively.
  7. 9. Chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.