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2.8 Common Heart Diseases
Cardiovascular disorders are the disorders of the heart and blood vessels. They are the leading cause of untimely death in man. The common heart diseases discussed here are: 1. Coronary heart disease — includes arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis, thrombosis, and embolism 2. Myocardial infar
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2.8 Common Heart Diseases
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Cardiovascular disorders are the disorders of the heart and blood vessels. They are the leading cause of untimely death in man. The common heart diseases discussed here are: 1. Coronary heart disease — includes arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis, thrombosis, and embolism 2. **Myocardial infar
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Cardiovascular disorders are the disorders of the heart and blood vessels. They are the leading cause of untimely death in man. The common heart diseases discussed here are: 1. Coronary heart disease — includes arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis, thrombosis, and embolism 2. **Myocardial infar
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- Cardiovascular disorders are the disorders of the heart and blood vessels. They are the leading cause of untimely de
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- Cardiovascular disorders are the disorders of the heart and blood vessels. They are the leading cause of untimely de
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Do not write about 2.8 Common Heart Diseases without a clear definition.
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Cardiovascular disorders are the disorders of the heart and blood vessels. They are the leading cause of untimely de
Cardiovascular disorders are the disorders of the heart and blood vessels. They are the leading cause of untimely death in man. The common heart diseases di
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- Cardiovascular disorders are the disorders of the heart and blood vessels. They are the leading cause of untimely death in man. The common heart diseases di
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Define
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