Vocabulary Flashcards
1
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Cardiovascular
A
Pertaining to the heart and blood vessels.
2
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Diuretic
A
Drugs that remove salt from the body.
3
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Heart Failure
A
A progressive disease in which the heart weakens over time.
4
Q
Stroke
A
Interruption of blood flow to the brain either by clotting (thrombosis) or bleeding (hemorrhagic)
5
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Hypertension
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High blood pressure (HBP)
6
Q
MI or Myocardial Infarction
A
Heart Attack
7
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Angina
A
Chest pain caused by inadequate oxygen to the heart.