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| Term | Definition |
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| Tricuspid valve |
One of four heart valves, it maintains the one-way flow of blood from the right atrium to the right ventricle by opening and shutting as the heart muscle expands and contracts. |
| trigger |
in the context of blood clots, a trigger is an event that causes a blood clot to form in a woman who is already at risk; common blood clot triggers include pregnancy, major surgery, trauma, and long periods of immobility |
| Triglycerides |
Fats that are used by the body for energy. At high levels, blood triglycerides increase the risk of heart disease. |
| Troponin |
A protein found in heart muscle that is released into the bloodstream when the heart is damaged. |
| Type A personality |
A description of people with distinctive traits consisting of aggressiveness, impatience, and competitiveness. People with type A personalities are at a higher risk for heart disease. |
