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… Vietnamese Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density … or 'bad' cholesterol Having high LDL cholesterol can block blood vessels over time and lead to a heart attack or … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in …
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… developing baby. The disease can also be spread through blood or blood products. If you have fifth disease, you will be … of serious complications from fifth disease, there is a blood test that can determine if you have recently been …
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… function, for three months or more. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the main causes of chronic kidney disease … disease, which means the kidneys cannot effectively filter blood on their own. When this happens, people can be treated …
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… pregnancy Pregnancy and epilepsy Pregnancy and chronic high blood pressure Schizophrenia and pregnancy Cancer during … tests Abnormal pap test while pregnant Automated ambulatory blood pressure monitoring Electronic fetal heart monitoring …
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… and vaginal discharge that may be watery and mixed with blood. This discharge will become clear after a couple of … or ovaries (pelvic infection). Bleeding (hemorrhage). Blood collecting in the uterus (hematometra). Tearing of the … and vaginal discharge that may be watery and mixed with blood. This discharge will become clear after a couple of …
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… prevent constipation and its related problems. It may lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol levels, and help control blood sugar levels. And it may help you reach and stay at a … prevent constipation and its related problems. It may lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol levels, and help control …
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… for people who are taking medicines that thin the blood (anticoagulants), such as warfarin (Coumadin), … or other NSAIDs. This is because ginkgo may reduce the blood's ability to clot. The combined effect of ginkgo and … for people who are taking medicines that thin the blood (anticoagulants), such as warfarin (Coumadin), …
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… warning and dramatically reduce the heart's ability to pump blood. If the abnormal rhythm does not stop on its own after a short period of time, death results from reduced blood flow to the brain and vital organs. What medicines are … warning and dramatically reduce the heart's ability to pump blood. If the abnormal rhythm does not stop on its own after …
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… than 15 cigarettes a day and are 35 or older or have high blood pressure, a history of stroke, a history of blood clots, liver disease, or heart disease, you may not be … any serious health problems, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or migraine headaches. Have had …
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… (Coccyx) Mouth Problems Frozen or Stuck Tongue or Other Body Part Mouth Problems, Non-Injury Other injuries and problems Body Mechanics Nail Problems and Injuries Types of Chest …