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… Sudden Heart Failure On this page: Overview Overview Sudden heart failure occurs when heart failure gets worse very quickly. Your heart suddenly …
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… Rheumatic Fever and the Heart On this page: Overview Overview … is a bacterial infection that can cause problems with the heart's aortic and mitral valves. Rheumatic fever is caused … can trigger rheumatic fever. Rheumatic fever can damage heart muscle and heart valves. Not all people who have …
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Heart Failure Complications On this page: Overview Overview Even if you are treating your heart failure successfully, you may develop a complication … It is important to identify complications of heart failure as soon as possible, because some can be …
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Heart Failure Symptoms On this page: Overview Overview If you have heart failure , symptoms start to happen when your heart cannot pump enough blood to the rest of your body. …
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… Classification of Heart Failure On this page: Overview Overview Heart failure is classified by how bad symptoms are when you … physical activity does not cause tiredness (fatigue), heart palpitations , trouble breathing, or chest pain. …
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… How the Heart Works On this page: Overview Overview Your heart is divided into two separate pumping systems, the right side and the left side. The right side of your heart receives oxygen-poor blood from your veins and pumps …
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… Sex and Your Heart On this page: Overview Overview … of a healthy life. It can be safe for people who have a heart problem. But some people may worry about having sex. … can enjoy sex again. Is it safe to have sex if you have a heart problem? You can ask your doctor to help you know if …
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… The Three Types of Physical Activity On this page: Overview Related … include: Aerobic or "cardio" activities . These make your heart beat faster and make you breathe harder, such as brisk … walking, riding a bike, or running. They strengthen your heart and lungs and build up your endurance. Strength …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … find trisomy 13, which causes intellectual disability and heart defects, among other problems. This test is an option … may be signs of conditions such as neural tube defects or heart problems. Sometimes doctors will look at the combined …
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Heart-Healthy Eating On this page: Overview Overview Heart-healthy eating means eating food that can help lower your risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. It focuses on …