blood flow and heart disease

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Sequence of blood flow (start)

Vena cava → Right atrium → Right ventricle → Pulmonary artery → Lungs

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Sequence of blood flow (end)

Pulmonary veins → Left atrium → Left ventricle → Aorta → Body

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Myocardial infarction (MI)

Heart attack caused by blocked coronary blood flow.

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Thrombus

Stationary blood clot.

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Embolus

Traveling blood clot.

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Atherosclerosis

Lipid plaque buildup in arteries.

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Arteriosclerosis

Hardening and loss of elasticity of arteries.

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Angina pectoris

Chest pain from inadequate oxygen to heart muscle.