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Define Arythmias.
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Any abnormal heart rate or rhythm.
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What is Tachycardia?
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Greater than 100 beats/min (fast heart)
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What is Bradycardia?
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Less than 60 beats/min (slow heart)
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Define Atherosclerosis
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Build up of waxy plaques (lipids and steroids) along tunica intima of blood vessels.
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What does atherosclerosis cause?
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High blood pressure making the heart pump harder.
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