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Pathology Stack #1
Disorders of Blood Vessels and Circulation
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Aneurysm | A bulging of a weakened arterial wall most often affecting the aorta. |
| Arterial Occlusive Disease | A narrowing of the arterial vessels, usually the lower extremities. |
| Arteriosclerosis | A major cause of myocardial infarction, stroke, and occlusive arterial disease in the lower extrmities. |
| Hypertension | A persistant, abnormally elevated blood pressure. |
| Phlebitis | An inflammation of a vein, causing pain and swelling. |
| Thrombophlebitis | A thrombic occlusion of a vein. |
| Shock | A condition characterized by inadequate blood flow to tissues. |