Tag: myocardial infarction


CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

Definition and Scope of Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular disease (CVD) represents a broad and complex class of disorders fundamentally characterized by an abnormal function affecting the heart and blood vessels (the vasculature). This encompassing term includes conditions that compromise the structure and function of the circulatory system, often leading to severe systemic consequences and representing the […]

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PRODROME

Definition and Etymology of Prodrome The term prodrome refers to an early symptom or, more commonly, a cluster of non-specific symptoms that serves as a crucial warning sign of an impending physical or mental disorder. Derived from the Greek prodromos, meaning “running before,” the concept encapsulates the period preceding the full, acute manifestation of a […]

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