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Myocardial Infarction
estruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle
Aspirin
is a salicylate drug
often used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains
Agina Pectoris
Pain in the chest
Atherosclerosis
cholesterol builds up on the inner wall
causes these vessels to progressively narrow
Cholesterol
a fatty substance made by the body
CPR
Combination of rescue breathes and chest compressions
Cardiovascular Disease
leading cause of death for adults
Deposits of cholesterol and other material builds up on the inner walls.
Defibillation
an electrical shock that may restore a normal heart rhythm.
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Senior Health Chapter 4
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Senior Health Vocab
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2010-12-09T12:44:03Z
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