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21 Cards in this Set
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arteriosclerosis
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thickening, loss of elasticity, and calcification of arterial walls
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atherosclerosis
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buildup of fatty substances within walls of arteries
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atheromatous plaque
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swollen area within the lining of artery caused by buildup of fat
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thrombus
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stationary blood clot
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embolus
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clot carried in bloodstream that obstructs when it lodges
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stenosis
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condition of narrowing of a part
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constriction
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compression of a part
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occlusion
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plugging; obstruction or closing off
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ischemia
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to hold back blood; decreased blood flow to tissue caused by constriction or occlusion of blood vessel
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perfusion deficit
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lack of flow through blood vessle caused by narrowing, occulsion, etc
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infarct
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to stuff; localized area of necrosis caused by ischemia as a result of occlusion of blood vessel
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angina pectoris
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chest pain cuased by a temporary loss of oxygenated blood to heart muscle often caused by narrowing of coronary arteries
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aneurysm
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widening; bulging of wall of heart, the aorta, or artery caused by congenital defect or acquired weakness
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saccular
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sac-like bulge on one side
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fusiform
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spindle-shaped bulge
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dissecting
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split or tear of vessel wall
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claudication
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to limp; pain in a limb while walking that subsides after rest; caused by inadequate blood supply
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diaphoresis
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profuse sweating
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heart murmur
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abnormal sound from heart produced by defects in chambers of valves
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palpitation
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subjective experience of pounding, skipping, or racing heartbeats
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vegetation
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to grow; abnormal growth of tissue around a valve, generally a result of infection such as bacterial endocarditis
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