( Insurance : Reinsurance ) Reinsurance is insurance protection taken out by an insurer to limit its exposure to losses on an original insurance contract. A property insurer may not be able to buy reinsurance to protect its own bottom line unless it keeps its potential maximum losses under a certain level.
1 Coronary arteries. Atherosclerosis in arteries that carry blood to the heart may cause chest pain and pressure â also symptoms of a heart attack.  Carotid arteries. Atherosclerosis in arteries that carry blood to the brain can lead to numbness in the limbs, droopy facial muscles, dizziness, and difficulty speaking.
Print Article Email Article. A cerebral vascular accident (CVA), commonly referred to as a stroke, is a general term used to describe any disturbance in cerebral circulation that results in ischemia and anoxia. Stroke is a major cause of death and disability in the United States.