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Atherosclerosis is a blood circulation problem, resulting from accumulation of fatty deposits in the walls of the blood vessels, especially arteries. In other words, arteries are primarily affected by atherosclerosis. Over a period of time, the arterial walls harden and lose their elasticity. Complication of atherosclerosis include cardiovascular disease and heart attack.
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The blood enters the heart through the superior and inferior vena cava into the right atrium then passes through the tricuspid valve into the right ventricle where it then goes through the pulmonary valve into the pulmonary trunk and artery and into the lungs. Blood returns through the pulmonary veins into the left atruim then through the bicuspid valve into the left ventricle, then flows through the aortic valve into the aorta.
Examples: molluscs and arthropods
Hypertension or high blood pressure another frequently diagnosed disorder of the circulatory system. Over here, the blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) reading remains consistently higher than the normal recommended level. If not addressed timely, hypertension causes damage to the heart and blood vessels, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and other heart diseases.
Examples: humans, vertbrates