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angina
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chest pain caused by inadequate blood supply to the heart
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atherosclerosis
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plaque buildup within the vascular system
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dyspnea
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difficult or labored breathing
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heart failure
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inability of heart to pump blood effectively to keep up with body demands
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hyperlipidemia
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excess of lipids or fats in the blood
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hypertension
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consistent blood pressure readings above 130/80
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lipids
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fatty acids insoluble in water; lipids in the blood are LDL, HDL, and triglycerides
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myocardial infarction
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death of heart muscle due to lack of blood flow and oxygen
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near syncope
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feeling of loss of consciousness
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plaque
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fatty deposits of cholesterol on inner lining of artery
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stenosis
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narrowing and hardening in diameter
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stroke
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loss of oxygen to cerebral tissue
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syncope
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loss of consciousness for a short period of time
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transient ischemic attack (TIA)
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temporary loss of oxygen to cerebral tissue without permanent damage
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triglycerides
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fatty substance circulating in the cardiovascular system
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uteroplacental
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transfer of oxygen and nutrients from client to fetus through umbilical cord and placenta