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… Atherosclerosis On this page: Related Information What is … of an artery is damaged. It might be damaged by things like high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, or smoking. Cholesterol in …
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… and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Coping With Grief Related Information What is a miscarriage? … doctors don't know the cause. The risk of miscarriage is lower after the first 12 weeks of the pregnancy. What are … your risk of miscarriage include: Your age. The risk is higher at age 35 and older. A history of miscarriages (two …
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… Heart Failure: Eating a Healthy Diet On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Why is diet … recommendations for heart failure are not closely followed. Medicine and diet therapy are most effective when … if any, is safe for you. Alcohol consumption can make high blood pressure worse and cause further damage to the …
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… Replacement for Hypothyroidism On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Thyroid hormones help regulate … Reduces or stops the symptoms of hypothyroidism. Allows them to live normal lives. Reduces the risk of … having too little thyroid hormone in the blood, including a high level of fats and cholesterol in the blood. People who …
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… Vital Signs in Children On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Vital signs include … Vital signs for infants ages 0 to 12 months include the following: Heart rate This is measured in beats per minute … millimetres of mercury (mm Hg). What is normal and what is high blood pressure depends on your child's age, sex, and …
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… Self-Care Medicines Surgery Radioactive Iodine Treatment Related Information What is … leaks out from the damaged gland. Later, levels may be low (hypothyroidism) until the gland repairs itself. … and: You feel very irritable. You have unusually high or low blood pressure compared to your normal blood
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… Medicines Counselling-Based Treatment Giving Support Related Information What is … that causes extreme mood changes, from times of very high energy (manic episodes) to times of depression. But … The symptoms depend on your mood swings, or "highs" and "lows." During a manic high, you may feel very happy, …
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… Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview It's common … and activities increase the risk of eye injuries. Very high-risk sports include boxing, wrestling, and martial … a fever? Yes Possible fever No Possible fever Do you have diabetes or a weakened immune system? What weakens the …
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… Your Body's Response to Exercise On this page: Overview Related Information Overview There are several ways to … lifestyle changes. You may want to keep track of the following measurements during your exercise sessions at cardiac … strain (how much you feel the exertion in your muscles). Blood pressure If you are in a supervised cardiac rehab …
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… Enough Energy to Stay Active On this page: Get started Related Information Get started You may be worried about … bagel, or a handful of baby carrots if you're running low on energy. Nutrition bars are convenient, but be sure to read the label. They can be high in added sugar. Drink plenty of fluids. It's important …