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Cardiovascular disease
CVD is the number one cause of death for both men and women of all racial groups and ages.
Arteriosclerosis, ischemia, angina pectoria
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Signs of a heart attack include
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A stroke
is when blood flow to the brain is blocked
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Signs of stroke include
- Weakness, numbness, or paralysis on one side of the body
- Loss or dimming of vision, particularly in ones eyes
- Loss of speech, or difficulty speaking or understanding speech
- Sudden, severe headache
- Sudden dizziness, unsteadiness, or episodes of falling
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A transient ischemic attack may be an advance warning for
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Uncontrollable risk factors for CVD include
age, genetics, and ethnicity
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Research about the relationship between CVD and psychosocial factors is difficult because
they are hard to measure; ethical concerns
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