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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
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The aorta is the main trunk of the arterial system that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body. An aneurysm is defined as an abnormal widening of an artery with an increase of greater than 1.5 times the normal diameter. A weakened wall of an

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Angina Pectoris
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Angina pectoris is not a disease, but rather a symptom of inadequate oxygen supply to the heart, which can result from a variety of conditions. Angina is defined as pain or pressure in the chest, beneath the breastbone, that occurs when the heart is not g

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Atrial Fibrillation
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is characterized by an irregular and rapid beating of the heart's atrial chambers and results when the normal electrical conduction system of the atria is not functioning properly. In AF, there is a storm of electrical activity ac

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Bacterial Endocarditis
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Bacterial endocarditis (BE) is a serious infection of the endocardium or the heart that occurs when certain bacteria in the bloodstream adhere onto abnormal heart valves or other damaged heart tissue. The resulting infection can rapidly and severely damag

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Congestive Heart Failure
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Congestive heart failure (CHF) occurs when the heart muscle is not able to pump enough blood to satisfy the metabolic needs of the tissues. Heart failure may be due to a primary disease of the heart muscle, which is called cardiomyopathy, or may be second

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Hyperlipidemia / Hypercholesterolemia
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Cholesterol (also called lipid) is a fat-like substance that deposits in the walls of blood vessels. It can contribute to the development of heart disease in certain individuals. Hypercholesterolemia is the clinical term for high levels of cholesterol in

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