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Myocardial Infarction (MI): commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when there is a sudden blockage of blood flow to a part of the heart muscle (myocardium).
Hypertension Referred to as high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition where the force of blood against the walls of the arteries is consistently elevated.
Heart Failure (HF) also known as congestive heart failure (CHF), is a condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively to meet the body’s needs.
Vasoconstriction is the process by which blood vessels narrow due to the contraction of smooth muscle in their walls.
Vasodilation is the process by which blood vessels widen due to the relaxation of smooth muscle in their walls.
Diuretic is a type of medication or substance that promotes the increased production and excretion of urine.
Dysgeusia Altered sense of taste
Angina is a type of chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle doesn’t receive enough oxygen-rich blood
Arrhythmia is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal rhythm or rate of the heartbeat.
Anticoagulants are drugs that in some way interfere with coagulation
Hemostasis is a normal mechanism in the body that is designed to prevent the loss of blood after injury to a blood vessel.
LDL Bad Cholesterol
HDL Good Cholesterol
Dyslipidemias abnormal amounts of lipids (fats), such as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood
Flushing temporary, reddening or warming of the skin. Usually in the face, neck or chest area
Pruritus medical term for itching
Bradycardia low heart rate
Tachycardia high heart rate
Prolong QT an irregular heart rhythm. Patients that take drugs that prolong the QT interval need periodic ECGs and need to be careful with tachycardia
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