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The most prevalent cardiovascular disorder in the United States is

The condition where fat-containing substances are deposited on the coronary artery lumens causing a narrowing is

The patient who experiences gradually increasing dyspnea, anxiety, and edema of the feet and ankles may be suffering from

Ischemia causes

Fluid shift into the extravascular spaces of the lungs with accompanying dyspnea, coughing, and bloody, frothy sputum is indicative of

The Epstein-Barr virus is the cause of

Exposure to both primary and secondary smoke may make an individual more susceptible to any respiratory condition because the smoke is an irritant to the respiratory tract.

The Epstein-Barr virus is the cause of

The pneumonialike disease caused by bacteria that thrive in warm aquatic environments and are inhaled from moisture droplets in air conditioning units is called

Lung abscesses are often a complication of pneumonia caused by bacteria. Aspiration of food, a foreign object, bronchial stenosis, or neoplasms may cause pulmonary abscesses to form. A pulmonary abscess also may develop when a septic embolism is carried to the lung via the pulmonary circulation.