blood vessels
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The report simply stated there is “no arterial obstruction or structural abnormalities” in the heart or major blood vessels, which could simply mean there isn’t a blockage, physicians said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
The medical examiner cited a “spontaneous rupture” of blood vessels in the brain caused by an underlying medical condition.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Growing evidence suggests these blood vessels play a far larger role in dementia than previously thought.
From Science Daily • May 17, 2026
Salt also alters the blood vessels themselves to make them stiffer and increase the risk.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
There were a large number of broken blood vessels in the whites of the deceased’s eyes.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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