cardiovascular system
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It can also harm a person’s cardiovascular system and lead to high blood pressure or increased heart rate, studies show.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
"Over time, it places a measurable strain on your cardiovascular system," she says.
From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026
The doctor added that overall, Trump's cardiovascular system "shows excellent health".
From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025
Ozempic may also act directly on the cardiovascular system.
From Salon • Jan. 24, 2025
Blood was pooling in my lower body because my cardiovascular system had forgotten what it was like to pump blood “uphill,” there being neither “up” nor “down” in space.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
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