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Match each statement to the item listed below
-A disorder where the individual's blood sugar is abnormally high.


Definitions:

Arteriosclerosis

A condition characterized by the thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries, leading to restricted blood flow.

Angina Pectoris

A disorder involving a restricted blood supply to the myocardium, which results in chest pain and restricted breathing.

Diastolic Pressure

The lower number in a blood pressure reading, representing the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting between beats.

Systolic Pressure

The pressure exerted on the arteries when the heart beats, representing the maximum arterial pressure during contraction of the left ventricle of the heart.

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