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El colesterol es una sustancia cerosa, similar a la grasa que el organismo necesita para mantener una buena salud, pero en las cantidades adecuadas. Las concentraciones no saludables de colesterol pueden producir enfermedades cardíacas y de los vasos sanguíneos.
La arteriopatía periférica, o PAD, es una afección en la que se acumula una sustancia adhesiva denominada placa en las arterias que llevan sangre del corazón a otras partes del cuerpo.
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a serious long-term disease that happens when the tissue surrounding the air sacs, or alveoli, in the lungs becomes thick and stiff for unknown reasons.
El sobrepeso y la obesidad son afecciones crónicas que aumentan el riesgo de tener problemas de salud serios, que incluyen enfermedad cardíaca y diabetes.
La apnea del sueño es una afección frecuente en la que la respiración se interrumpe y se reinicia muchas veces durante el sueño. Esto puede impedir que el cuerpo reciba suficiente oxígeno.
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a serious lung condition that causes low blood oxygen levels.
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The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides global leadership for a research, training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood disorders and enhance the health of all individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives.