Artificial kidney is often a synonym for hemodialysis, but may also refer to the other renal replacement therapies (with exclusion of kidney transplantation) that are in use and/or in development.

Cancer is a broad term used to describe a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body.

Cardiac arrest, also known as sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), is a medical condition wherein the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to a class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels.

The circulatory system, also known as the cardiovascular system, is a complex network of blood vessels, the heart, and blood that helps transport oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood.

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period of time.