Common conditions affecting blood vessels include atherosclerosis, in which fatty deposits narrow arteries; hypertension, or persistently high blood pressure; aneurysms, abnormal bulges in weakened vessel walls; varicose veins, enlarged and twisted veins; vasculitis, inflammation of blood vessels; and thrombosis, the formation of blood clots that can obstruct blood flow and lead to serious complications such as heart attack or stroke.
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