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Cardiovascular Disorders
RECENTLY UPDATED TOPICS UNDER CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
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ATHEROSCLEROSIS
Atherosclerosis is a gradual process whereby hard cholesterol substances (plaques) are deposited in the walls of the arteries. Cholesterol plaques cause hardening of the artery walls and narrowing of the inner channel (lumen) of the artery. Arteries carry blood that is enriched with oxygen and nutrients to the vital organs such as the brain, heart, kidneys, and liver. Arteries ... transport blood to other tissues such as the fingers, toes, nerves, bones, skin, and muscles. Healthy arteries can deliver an ample supply of blood to the organs and tissues. In contrast, arteries that are narrowed by atherosclerosis have difficulty delivering blood to the parts of the body they supply.
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TOPICS IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
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CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS CATEGORIES
- Atherosclerosis (1)
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