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… . Infection of the heart valves ( endocarditis ). Complication of Lyme disease . Sarcoidosis or hemochromatosis . Use of certain … third-degree heart block. Second-degree heart block can be categorized into two types: Mobitz type I block (also called …
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… surgery might depend on how likely it is that your valve disease will get worse. Your doctor will assess the … factors, such as high blood pressure and coronary artery disease, the regurgitation is more likely to get worse soon, … Citations Otto CM, Bonow RO (2012). Valvular heart disease. In RO Bonow et al., eds., Braunwald's Heart …
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… or one-third the rate of the fingernails. Aging and diseases that decrease blood flow to the hands and feet may … vary in appearance depending on the type of fungus or the location of the infection. The infected toenail usually turns … edges smooth, or trim the nail. This will help prevent catching the nail and tearing it more. Trim off the detached …
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… These may be a condition such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or achalasia. Achalasia is a problem with the … a doctor as soon as possible to rule out or treat cardiac disease. Other symptoms include difficulty or inability to … whether chest pain may be caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the abnormal backflow (reflux) of food, …
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… an autoimmune reaction. People who have one autoimmune disease may get another one. Tell your doctor if you have … And some people who have these antibodies don't get thyroid disease. Why It Is Done Thyroid antibody tests are usually done if you have a goiter or symptoms of thyroid disease. The following tests may be done: Antithyroid …
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… Resources to help you manage a medical condition or chronic disease with diet and lifestyle changes. Image Anemia Image … Kidney and liver Image Multiple sclerosis Image Parkinson's disease Image Spinal cord injuries and back pain … …
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… is used to predict the severity of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). A slight drop in your ABI with exercise means … Is Done This test is done to check for peripheral arterial disease of the legs. It is also used to see how well a … The ABI result can help diagnose peripheral arterial disease (PAD). A lower ABI means you might have PAD. A …
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… Intermittent Claudication On this page: Overview Overview Intermittent claudication is a symptom of peripheral arterial disease . Intermittent claudication is a tight, aching, or …
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… arthritis (JIA)? Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a disease that happens to children. It causes inflamed, … long-term outlook depends on the type of JIA and any complications he or she has. Treatment also affects the child's … . Inflammatory eye disease can develop as a complication in children with JIA. Help manage your child's …
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… Overview What is diabetic retinopathy? Retinopathy is a disease of the retina . The retina is the nerve layer that … symptoms until significant damage has occurred and complications have developed. Symptoms of diabetic retinopathy and its complications may include: Blurred, double, or distorted vision or …
