Chapter 12 Section 4 Flashcards
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Heart attack
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A condition in which blood flow to a part of the heart muscle is blocked, which causes heart cells to die.
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Atherosclerosis
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A condition in which an artery wall thickens as a result of the buildup of fatty materials.
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Hypertension
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A disorder in which a person’s blood pressure is consistently higher than normal.
