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arteriosclerosis
thickening, loss of elasticity, and calcification (hardening) of the arterial walls
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atherosclerosis
buildup of fatty substances within the walls of arteries
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atheromatous plaque
a swollen area within the lining of an artery caused by the buildup of fat (lipids)
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thrombus
a stationary blood clot
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embolus
a clot carried in the bloodstream that obstructs when it lodges
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stenosis
condition of narrowing of a part
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constriction
compression of a part
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occlusion
plugging; obstruction or a closing off
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ischemia
to hold back blood; decreased blood flow to tissue caused by constriction or occlusion of a blood vessel
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perfusion deficit
a lack of flow through a blood vessel caused by narrowing, occlusion, etc.
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infarct
to stuff; a localized area of necrosis (condition of tissue death) caused by ischemia as a result of occlusion of a blood vessel)
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angina pectoris
chest pain caused by a temporary loss of oxygenated blood to heart muscle often caused by narrowing of the coronary arteries
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aneurysm
a widening; bulging of the wall of the heart, the aorta, or an artery caused by congenital defect or acquired weakness
- Includes:
- - saccular
- - fusiform
- - dissecting
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saccular aneurysm
a sac-like bulge on one side
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fusiform aneurysm
a spindle-shaped bulge
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dissecting aneurysm
a split or tear of the vessel wall
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claudication
a limp; pain in a limb (especially the calf) while walking that subsides after rest; it is caused by inadequate blood supply
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diaphoresis
profuse sweating
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heart murmur
an abnormal sound from the heart produced by defects in the chambers or valves
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palpitation
subjective experience of pounding, skipping or racing heartbeats
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vegetation
to grow; an abnormal growth of tissue around a valve, generally a result of an infection such as bacterial endocarditis
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