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arteriosclerosisHardening of the arteries, with thickening and loss of elasticity. It is associated with smoking, ageing, and a diet high in saturated fats. The term is used loosely as a synonym for atherosclerosis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Now that HIV-infected people are living longer, however, their medical histories hint that they face an increased risk of coronary-artery disease. Traditional surgical treatment for coronary-artery disease can be more difficult for some of our sicker patients," said Thomas MacGillivray, MD, the cardiac surgeon who will be performing the procedure for the broadcast, "but with the off-pump procedure, patients who may experience complications from the use of the heart-lung machine and stopping their heart, such as those with kidney disease, may have better outcomes. |
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