Chapter 23: Lesson 4 Flashcards
1
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Hypertension
A
Consistently elevated blood pressure.
2
Q
Stroke
A
A sudden lack of blood supply to the brain, caused by either a blockage in an artery or ruptured blood vessel.
3
Q
Heart failure
A
A condition in which the heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.
4
Q
Kidney failure
A
A sudden condition in which the kidneys cannot sufficiently filter waste from the blood and leads to renal failure.
