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Peripheral arterial disease refers to a narrowing or hardening (atherosclerosis) in the arteries in the arms or legs. See: atherosclerosis

coronary heart disease (CHD) refers to the three main arteries that supply blood from the heart. A coronary by-pass is a surgical operation to provide a new route for blood to reach the heart when coronary arteries become blocked.

cerebrovascular refers to the blood vessels taking blood to the brain. A blockage that restricts blood to the brain is called a stroke. Strokes can occur when blood vessels in the brain block, or when a clot formed in another …

Cardiovascular refers to the heart and blood vessels. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the general term for disease to the heart and related blood vessels.

bradycardia is when the heart beats too slowly. tachycardia refers to when the heart beats too fast. See: arrhythmia

tachycardia refers to when the heart beats too fast. bradycardia is when the heart beats too slowly. See: arrhythmia

arrhythmia is the medical terms for a disturbance of the heart’s natural rhythm. tachycardia refers to when the heart beats too fast. bradycardia is when the heart beats too slowly.

Atherosclerosis refers to a narrowing or hardening of large and medium sized arteries. The narrowing is caused by a build-up of plaque, and usually takes many years. As the walls of the artery thicken, the heart has to work harder …

myocardial infarction (MI) is the medical term for a heart attack.

Pulmonary hypertension refers to high blood pressure in the arteries taking blood from the heart to the lungs. People living with HIV-are more likely to develop pulmonary hypertension than HIV-negative people.

Hypotension is the medical name for low blood pressure. Blood pressure is measured as two numbers ie 120/80. The first number is systolic BP – the pressure when your heart beats. The second number is diastolic BP, which is the …

Hypertension is the medical name for high blood pressure (BP). Blood pressure is measured as two numbers ie 120/80. The first number is systolic BP – the pressure when your heart beats. The second number is diastolic BP, which is …

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Contents online Non-technical HTB summary Download 7/8 JulyAugust 2023 – PDF file Subscribe to HTB by email This issue of HTB leads with early reports from the 12th IAS conference held in Brisbane from 23 to 26 July 2023. This was a …

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A fungal (yeast) infection that affects the mouth and throat, gullet, sinuses, genital organs and – rarely – the brain. Also called ‘candida’.

Contents online Download HTB 4 April 2023 – PDF Subscribe to HTB by email This issue of HTB includes reports from CROI 2023 on the safety of the dapivirine ring during pregnancy and on the impact of recent US legislation on …

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