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Atrial Fibrillation - Glossary

Shaun DMello
Written by Shaun DMello, B.A.
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Medically Reviewed by dr. christopher barry, MD, PhD, FACS (USA)
Last Updated on Mar 24, 2018
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Glossary

Blood vessel: This refers to any channel carrying blood like the arteries, capillaries, and veins.

Hypertension: This is a condition of high blood pressure.

Stroke: A sudden severe condition that results from injury to the brain or spinal cord because of a blood clot or hemorrhage or narrowed artery that results in inadequate blood supply to the brain. A stroke causes sudden and often permanent paralysis and speech impairment.
Published on Apr 22, 2015
Last Updated on Mar 24, 2018

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