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Sudden death of brain cells that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is suddenly interrupted; also known as stroke.
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Occurs when an area heart muscle dies or s permanently damaged because if an inadequate supply of oxygen to that area; also known as heart attack.
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Inflammation of a vein associated with formation of a thrombus
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Condition of the arteries characterized by the buildup of fatty substances (cholesterol deposits) and hardening of the walls.
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Disease of the heart muscle that leads to generalized deterioration of the muscle and its pumping ability.
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High Blood pressure (HBP); a disease of the arteries caused by such pressure.
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red blood cells
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Process of moving the blood in the arteries and veins throughout the body
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Condition in which there is lack of rhythm of the heartbeat; also called dysrhythmia
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white blood cells
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Process of formation of the blood clot.
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Disease of the blood characterized by overproduction of leukocytes.
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Sac formed by a local widening of the wall of an artery usually caused by injury or disease.
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Condition in which there is a lack of blood supply to a part of the body caused by constriction or obstruction if a blood vessel
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Contractive phase it the heart cycle during which blood is forced into the aorta and the pulmonary artery
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Comprises 55% of the blood (liquid portion of the blood)
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Chest Pain
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Vessels that transport blood from tissues and from the lungs to the heart
