Changes Glossary T he cardiovascular system is made up of the heart and blood vessels. E ach year cardiovascular diseases top the list of the country's most serious health problems. Coronary heart disease is the number one killer and stroke is the the number three killer.
Stroke is also the number one cause of serious, long-term disability.
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