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dyspnea
breathing difficulties
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arrhythmias
cardial irregularities
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syncope
loss of consciousness
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atheroma
- plaque-like substance composed of cholesterol, lipids, and cellular debris
- builds up on arterial walls
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infarct
localized tissue death
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aneurysm
bulge in vessel wall due to plaque build up weakening the wall
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femoral arteries
arteries of the legs
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hypercholesterolemia
elevated cholesterol level
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endarterectomy
method of removing occluding material and plaque from the innermost layer of an artery
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