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Atherosclerosis |
Is a disorder in which calcium and fatty material called CHOLESTEROL build up narrowing the vessels. |
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Occlusion |
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Lumen |
Inside diameter of the artery. |
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Thromboembolism |
Blood clot that is flowing through the blood vessels until it reaches an area too narrow. |
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Acute myocardial Infarction (AMI) |
Blockage occurs in a coronary artery. |
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Infarction |
Death of tissue. |
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Cardiac arrest |
Heart stops completely. |
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Angina Pectoris |
Heart tissue is not getting enough oxygen. |
