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The cardiovascular system is one of the key organ systems that is required for survival. Diseases of the CVS not only affect the heart, but can have wide ranging systemic and end organ effects  Let’s have an overview.  

Chapter outline: 

I. Function

II. Classifying Cardiovascular System Diseases

III. Clinical Manifestations of Cardiovascular Disease

IV. Big Picture: Main Cardiovascular Diseases

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