blood vessel
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Andrews was found unconscious in a shower cubicle, with investigators working on the theory that he had either suffered a fall, a heart attack or, as transpired, an aneurysm, where a bulging blood vessel breaks.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
Vascular calcification occurs when calcium builds up in blood vessel walls, making them less flexible and contributing to cardiovascular disease.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
If a clot travels to the brain and blocks a blood vessel, it can trigger an ischemic stroke.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
A hemorrhagic stroke is less common than an ischemic stroke, but it is more fatal and occurs when a blood vessel leaks or ruptures in the brain, according to the Mayo Clinic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
“Could be a missed blood vessel that wasn’t cauterized,” the doctor says.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
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