Cardiovascular Conditions

noun a type of autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the walls of medium-sized arteries throughout the body

• Kawasaki disease is a rare condition that mainly affects children under the age of five.
• My cousin was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease last year, but he's doing much better now.
• I heard that Kawasaki disease can be pretty scary for parents to deal with.
• Dealing with a difficult boss can feel like battling Kawasaki disease in the workplace.

noun a type of stroke that occurs when a blood clot blocks or narrows an artery leading to the brain, resulting in reduced blood flow

• An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery in the brain.
• My grandma had an ischemic stroke last year, but she's doing much better now.
• I heard Bob's uncle had a mini stroke, but it turned out to be an ischemic stroke.
• Facing rejection felt like an ischemic stroke to his ego.