Cardiovascular System

angina

chest pain
dyspnea

breathing difficulties
arrhythmias

cardial irregularities
syncope

loss of consciousness
atheroma
- plaque-like substance composed of cholesterol, lipids, and cellular debris
- builds up on arterial walls
infarct

localized tissue death
aneurysm

bulge in vessel wall due to plaque build up weakening the wall
femoral arteries

arteries of the legs
hypercholesterolemia

elevated cholesterol level
endarterectomy

method of removing occluding material and plaque from the innermost layer of an artery

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Cardiovascular System

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Pathology Terms for the Cardiovascular System

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10/5/2011, 7:25:34 PM

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