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Atherosclerosis |
A disease of the arteries characterized by the deposition of plaques of fatty material o their inner walls. |
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Pericarditis |
Inflammation of the pericardium, roughens the serous membrane surface. |
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Cardiac temponade |
Large amounts of inflammatory fluid seep into the pericardial cavity, which compress the heart and limits its ability to pump blood. |
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Atrophy |
A decrease in size of an organ or body tissue. |
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Hyperplasia |
Accelerated growth |
