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… 1, 2023 Cardiovascular diseases can increase your chance of heart attack, stroke and even death. Up to 25% of Canadians … with it being more common as we get older. There are many types of cardiovascular disease including coronary artery disease, heart failure and high blood pressure, which is the most …
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… arrhythmias that occur because the normal pacemaker of the heart (the sinus node) does not work properly. Sick sinus … it causes this syndrome. What happens? Various irregular heart rates (arrhythmias) or combinations of arrhythmias can … a stroke. Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate) Types of Bradycardia Current as of: September 7, …
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… health benefits. Useful resources Exercise after Stroke (Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Canada) On this … how to stay safe when you do physical activities, and types of physical activities that you can do as well as … programs and resources. Aerobic Exercise After Stroke (Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Canada) This patient …
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… while you wait for your next period to start. What are the types? There are two main types of emergency contraception: pills and the copper … without a prescription at most drugstores. Some types of emergency contraception, such as ulipristal acetate …
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… diabetes also puts you at risk for cataracts and glaucoma. Heart and blood vessels. High blood sugar damages the lining … the arteries, or atherosclerosis . It can lead to stroke, heart attack, peripheral arterial disease, or heart failure. … damage is called diabetic neuropathy . There are different types of neuropathy. They may be caused by damage to nerves …
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… A wrist problem, such as carpal tunnel syndrome . A heart problem, such as angina pectoris . A tumour or bone … A wrist problem, such as carpal tunnel syndrome . A heart problem, such as angina pectoris . A tumour or bone …
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… with insemination. There may be a higher risk of birth defects for babies conceived by certain assisted … with insemination. There may be a higher risk of birth defects for babies conceived by certain assisted …
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… reactions to aspirin or related drugs Anemia Blood-clotting defect Do not give your child ibuprofen if he or she is … reactions to aspirin or related drugs Anemia Blood-clotting defect Do not give your child ibuprofen if he or she is …
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… of teeth, or crooked teeth may also be related to a birth defect of the mouth or jaw, such as cleft palate . In very … of teeth, or crooked teeth may also be related to a birth defect of the mouth or jaw, such as cleft palate . In very …
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… lets blood leak (regurgitate) from the lower chamber of the heart back into the upper chamber. Your heart has to work harder to pump this extra blood. Primary … is not normal. Secondary regurgitation happens when another heart problem affects the heart muscle, typically in the …
