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    1. Atherosclerosis is a hardening of the arteries caused by a diet high in fat, which leaves fatty deposits on the blood vessel lining making arteries less flexible and leading to high blood pressure, heart and kidney damage, and strokes. 2. A heart attack occurs when blood supply is cut off from the heart often by a blood clot, ranging from minor to life-threatening. 3. Mitral valve prolapse means the mitral valve bulges out or prolapses as it does not close evenly, allowing the valve between the heart's left chambers to leak.

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    1. Atherosclerosis is a hardening of the arteries caused by a diet high in fat, which leaves fatty deposits on the blood vessel lining making arteries less flexible and leading to high blood pressure, heart and kidney damage, and strokes. 2. A heart attack occurs when blood supply is cut off from the heart often by a blood clot, ranging from minor to life-threatening. 3. Mitral valve prolapse means the mitral valve bulges out or prolapses as it does not close evenly, allowing the valve between the heart's left chambers to leak.

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    1. Atherosclerosis is a hardening of the arteries caused by a diet high in fat, which leaves fatty deposits on the blood vessel lining making arteries less flexible and leading to high blood pressure, heart and kidney damage, and strokes. 2. A heart attack occurs when blood supply is cut off from the heart often by a blood clot, ranging from minor to life-threatening. 3. Mitral valve prolapse means the mitral valve bulges out or prolapses as it does not close evenly, allowing the valve between the heart's left chambers to leak.

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    1. Atherosclerosis is a hardening of the arteries caused by a diet high in fat, which leaves fatty deposits on the blood vessel lining making arteries less flexible and leading to high blood pressure, heart and kidney damage, and strokes. 2. A heart attack occurs when blood supply is cut off from the heart often by a blood clot, ranging from minor to life-threatening. 3. Mitral valve prolapse means the mitral valve bulges out or prolapses as it does not close evenly, allowing the valve between the heart's left chambers to leak.

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    Atherosclerosis

    Atherosclerosis is a hardening of the arteries.

    It is typically caused by a diet high in fat, which leaves fatty deposits on the lining of the
    blood vessels. These fatty deposits stick together and make the arteries hard and less
    flexible.

    Atherosclerosis leads to high blood pressure, which can damage the heart and kidneys
    and even lead to strokes.

    2. Heart attack

    Myocardial infarction (MI) is the technical term for a heart attack. A heart attack can
    occur when the blood supply is cut off from the heart, often by a blood clot. Some heart
    attacks are minor, but others can be life-threatening.

    3. Mitral valve prolapse

    Mitral valve prolapse means the mitral valve bulges out or prolapses because it does
    not close evenly. The mitral valve pumps freshly oxygenated blood out of the heart to
    the rest of the body.

    4. Mitral valve regurgitation

    Mitral valve regurgitation happens when the mitral valve does not close all the way and
    causes a leak, allowing some of the oxygenated blood to flow backward.

    5. Mitral stenosis

    Mitral stenosis means the mitral valve is abnormally narrow which can prevent the blood
    from flowing smoothly or quickly through it.
    6. Angina pectoris

    Angina pectoris means "pain in the chest" and occurs if the heart is not receiving
    enough blood. People often describe it as a crushing sensation or feeling like their chest
    is in a vice.

    People with angina pectoris may also feel breathless, tired, and nauseated.

    7. Arrhythmia and dysrhythmia

    Arrhythmia and dysrhythmia are often used interchangeably, and both refer to abnormal
    heart rates and rhythms. In general, arrhythmia means "no rhythm" and dysrhythmia
    means "abnormal rhythm."

    8. Cardiac Ischemia

    Cardiac ischemia means the heart muscle is not getting enough oxygen to function
    properly. A person with cardiac ischemia will usually experience angina-like pain and
    may feel as though they are having a heart attack.

    9. High cholesterol

    High cholesterol is usually caused by a sedentary lifestyle and an unhealthful diet.


    Some people can also be genetically at risk of high cholesterol.

    People need cholesterol, but too much cholesterol can form a thick layer on the inside
    of the vessels, blocking blood flow.

    10. Heart failure

    Heart failure means that the heart is not pumping blood around the body as efficiently
    as it should. It can lead to fatigue, shortness of breath, and coughing.

    Some people with heart failure find it difficult to do things such as walking, climbing
    stairs, or carrying groceries.
    11. High blood pressure (hypertension)

    High blood pressure or hypertension means the force or pressure of the blood flowing
    through the vessels is consistently too high. High blood pressure can lead to stroke,
    loss of vision, heart failure, heart attack, kidney disease, and reduced sexual function.

    12. Stroke

    A stroke can happen when one of the vessels that lead to the brain either becomes
    blocked by a blood clot or bursts. This stops blood flow and prevents oxygen from
    getting to the brain.

    13. Peripheral artery disease (PAD)

    Peripheral artery disease (PAD) refers to narrowing of the arteries that lead to the legs,
    stomach, arms, and head. This reduced blood flow can damage the cells and tissues in
    the limbs, organs, and brain. PAD tends to occur more often in older people.

    14. Venous thromboembolism (VTE)

    Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a blood clot that gets stuck in a vein, blocking the
    flow of blood. It is a serious condition that needs emergency medical attention.

    15. Aortic aneurysms

    Aortic aneurysms affect the main artery in the body. It means the artery wall has
    weakened, allowing it to widen or "balloon out." An enlarged artery could burst and
    become a medical emergency.

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