Vocabulary Flashcards

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Cardiovascular

A

Pertaining to the heart and blood vessels.

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2
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Diuretic

A

Drugs that remove salt from the body.

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3
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Heart Failure

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A progressive disease in which the heart weakens over time.

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4
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Stroke

A

Interruption of blood flow to the brain either by clotting (thrombosis) or bleeding (hemorrhagic)

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5
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Hypertension

A

High blood pressure (HBP)

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6
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MI or Myocardial Infarction

A

Heart Attack

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7
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Angina

A

Chest pain caused by inadequate oxygen to the heart.

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