______________deliver oxygen and nutrients to body tissues

______________carry blood from the capillaries back to the heart

______________causes arterial walls to thicken, harden, and become inflexible

______________describes fatty deposits in arterial walls. These fatty deposits may block blood flow to vital organs

_____________is the force that blood exerts against the walls of arteries

_____________causes problems in blood vessels and organs and sets the stage for a heart attack or stroke

The purpose of a stent is to

______________ occurs when the coronary arteries become narrow or blocked, and reduce or stop blood flow to the heart muscle

______________ is a pressure or squeezing pain in the chest, and could indicate a heart attack

______________ the heart weakens due to strain and becomes unable to pump blood effectively

Disorders of heart rhythm are called____________

_____________is a disease that occurs when the blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted, injuring brain cells

Smoking is a risk factor for strokes

Obesity is a risk factor for strokes