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