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Slow
Example: Bradycardia – a slow heart rate (below 60 beats per minute). |
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Inside, within
Example: Endocarditis – inflammation of the inner lining of the heart. |
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Upon, over, on top
Example: Epicardium – the outer layer of the heart. |
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Excessive, above normal
Example: Hyperlipidemia – elevated levels of lipids in the blood. |
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under or below
Example: orthostatic hypotension – low blood pressure that occurs upon standing up. |
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Around
Example: Pericardium – the membranous sac that contains the heart |
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Fast
Example: Tachycardia – a fast heart rate (over 100 beats per minute). |
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