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Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular disease and disorders
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ischemic Stroke | Blood vessel is blocked |
| Atherosclerosis | Deposits of plaques reducing blood flow |
| Myocardial infarction | Obstruction of coronary artery |
| Hypertension | High blood pressure |
| Heart Murmurs | Unusual sound heard during a heartbeat |
| Mitral Regurgitation | Backward flow of blood |
| Aneurysm | Localized blood filled balloon-like bulge in wall of blood vessel |
| Mitral Valve Prolapse | Valve shifts out of place creating a clicking sound |