This is when the veins in the neck become engorged and fluid accumulates in the legs (peripheral oedema) or abdominal cavity heart are affected then a combination of the above features is seen. This is usually referred to as Congestive Cardiac Failure (CCF)
An element or condition involving a certain hazard or danger. When referring to heart and blood vessels, a risk factor is associated with an increased chance of developing cardiovascular disease, including stroke.
A round aneurysm that bulges out from an artery; involves only part of the circumference (outside wall) of the artery.