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Health care

Of or pertaining to the prevention and treatment of illness, and the preservation of physical and mental well-being, through the services provided by medical professionals.

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free mammary artery graft

Health care; Heart disease

When the surgeon removes the mammary artery from its origin to use as a heart bypass graft.

congestive heart failure (chf)

Health care; Heart disease

A progressive condition where the heart muscle weakens and cannot pump blood efficiently. Fluid accumulates in the lungs, hands, ankles, or other parts of the body.

risk factor

Health care; Heart disease

Traits people have that are linked to the development and progression of coronary artery disease. There are modifiable risk factors -- related to lifestyle and may be changed or ...

mitral valve

Health care; Heart disease

The valve that lies between the left atrium and left ventricle (main pumping chamber of the heart). This valve allows blood to flow from the left atrium into the left ventricle ...