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Glossary of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Terms
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Obesity: The condition of being
significantly overweight. It is usually applied to a condition of 30 percent or
more over ideal body weight. Obesity puts a strain on the heart and can increase
the chance of developing high blood pressure and diabetes.
Occluded Artery: An artery in which the
blood flow has been impaired by a blockage.
Open Heart Surgery: An operation in which
the chest and heart are opened surgically while the bloodstream is diverted
through a heart-lung (cardiopulmonary bypass) machine.
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