I51: Complications and ill-defined descriptions of heart disease
I51.6: Cardiovascular disease, unspecified
The circulatory system ensures that enough blood and, therefore, enough oxygen is carried around the body. The heart and the blood vessels are particularly vital in this respect. Changes to the heart or the blood vessels can cause various disorders of the cardiovascular system.
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