 | Term | Definition |
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aneurysm |
Ballooning of an artery, thinning and weakening. |
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arteriosclerosis |
Arterial walls thicken, lose elasticity. |
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atherosclerosis |
Fatty deposits form on walls of arteries. |
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phlebitis |
Inflammation of lining of vein, accompanied by clotting of blood- symptoms are edema, pain, and redness. |
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embolism |
Traveling blood clot. |
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varicose veins |
Swollen, distended veins- heredity or due to posture, prolonged periods of standing, physical exertion, age, and pregnancy. |
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hemorrhoids |
Varicose rectal veins. |
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hypotension |
Low blood pressure, systolic <100. |
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hypertension |
High blood pressure. "Silent killer"- usually no symptoms. Leads to strokes, heart attacks, and kidney failure. 140/90 or higher. Higher in African Americans and post-menopausal women. Risk factors= smoking, overweight, stress, high fat diets, family history. Treatment= relaxation, low fat diet, exercise, weight loss, medication. |
