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Cardiovascular Health and Disease

Author: Amanda Soderlind

Source: Video and Images Created by Amanda Soderlind

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Terms to Know
Aneurysm

A weak spot on an artery that bursts.

Arteriosclerosis

The hardening of arteries.

Balloon Angioplasty

Treatment of blocked arteries that involves inflating a balloon inside an artery to condense a plaque and thereby increase blood flow.

Coronary Bypass

Treatment of blocked arteries that involves a section of the artery being stitched to the aorta and a section of a vessel below the blocked area.

Embolus

A clot that forms at the site of a plaque then floats into the bloodstream.

Heart Attack

Damage to the heart muscle, which leads to decreased blood flow and decreased oxygen to the heart.

High Cholesterol

A condition in which blood is too high in lipoproteins and causes buildup in arteries.

Lipoproteins

Proteins the carry either high-density cholesterol ("good" cholesterol) or low-density cholesterol ("bad" cholesterol) through the blood.

Plaque

A mass that is formed by buildup of cholesterol in the artery, thereby clogging the blood vessel.

Thrombus

A clot that forms in a vessel and sticks to a plaque.