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
It can cause plaque to build up in blood vessels and is linked to heart disease.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 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
That familiar holy terror tore through her blood vessels and wrapped a vise grip around her heart.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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