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… different causes. For example, it may be caused by: Another disease. Many conditions can lead to pulmonary hypertension, including: Heart disease, such as heart failure, a heart valve problem, or congenital heart disease . Chronic lung disease, such as COPD or pulmonary …
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… Drugs Signs of Drug Use Signs of Substance Use Smoking and Coronary Artery Disease Smoking Fewer Cigarettes Smoking to Relieve Tension …
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… a higher risk if you have had: Bypass surgery for heart disease. Rheumatic fever without heart valve damage. A heart … regurgitation or unusually thickened valve leaflets. A coronary artery stent . How can you prevent endocarditis? …
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… rhythm or are at high risk for having one. If you have coronary artery disease, heart failure, or a problem with the structure or …
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… heart failure. But other conditions, such as certain lung diseases, can cause the right ventricle to get weaker and … extremities, the liver, and the other organs. Chronic lung disease. Chronic lung disease includes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …
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… done if a person is having another heart surgery, such as coronary artery bypass and valve repair or replacement. What To … done if a person is having another heart surgery, such as coronary artery bypass and valve repair or replacement. What …
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… empty or half full? A prospective study of optimism and coronary heart disease in the normative aging study. Psychosomatic Medicine … empty or half full? A prospective study of optimism and coronary heart disease in the normative aging study. …
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… he's still thriving. He learned how to cope with heart disease the hard way. Alan had always been healthy and … I knew, I was on the floor." Lessons learned about heart disease After the heart attack, Alan quit smoking … that followed, Alan taught himself a lot about heart disease. He read everything on the topic that he could find. …
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… cramps. This type of problem is called peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Cholesterol problems may also develop if you have diabetic kidney disease , even in the early stages when your kidney is … cramps. This type of problem is called peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Cholesterol problems may also develop if you …
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… points to remember The goal of screening tests is to find a disease early so you can treat it. Not all screening tests … arterial disease (PAD) and narrowing of the carotid artery . Blood tests, X-rays , and CT scans . You may see … experts do not always recommend screening for: Carotid artery stenosis (CAS). This ultrasound checks for narrowing …
