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Hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to plaque buildup.
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A specific type of arteriosclerosis caused by buildup of fats, cholesterol, and strokes because blood flow is restricted.
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a waxy, fat-like substance found in your blood
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The force in your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries
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The top number in a blood pressure reading, showing the pressure when your heart contracts.
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The bottom number in a blood pressure reading showing the pressure when your heart relaxes.
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A condition where your blood pressure is consistently too high (130/80 mmHg or higher)
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A condition where your blood pressure is consistently too low (below 90/60 mmHg)
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The feeling of your artery expanding and contracting as blood is pumped through it.
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The number of times your heart beats in one minute, this is measured as bpm which is beats per minute.
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A heart rate that's faster than normal for your age (usually over 100 bpm fCarotidPulse The pulse taken at the carotid artery in the neck, alongside the windpipe.
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A heart rate that's slower than your normal for your age(usually below 60 bpm in adults)
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The inflatable cuff used to measure blood pressure by temporarily stopping blood flow in an artery.
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Using a stethoscope to listen to the sounds of blood flow in a artery as the cuff deflates.
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Sounds The specific tapping sounds heard through a stethoscope as blood flow returns to the artery during blood pressure measurement.
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A heart beat that's too fast, too slow,or irregular.
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Measurements(including blood pressure and pulse) that indicate how well your body is functioning.
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The pulse felt on the side of your wrist, just below your thumb.
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Abnormally rapid breathing.
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Abnormally slow breathing.
