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… problems such as tumours, bleeding, injury, blood vessel diseases, or infection. MRI also may be done to provide more … MRI of the chest can look at the heart, the valves, and coronary blood vessels . It can show if the heart or lungs … Eye Structures (Front and Side Views) The heart and the coronary arteries Temporomandibular (TM) joint Cartilage …
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… blood pressure means that blood is pushing too hard against artery walls. This can damage your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Another term for high blood pressure is … or hemp hearts on yogurt or oatmeal If you have kidney disease, or take medication to lower blood pressure, you may …
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… Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines Surgery Other Treatment … failure . Health problems in adults, such as lung or kidney disease. Adults Adults who have a congenital heart defect … Call your doctor now if your child with congenital heart disease has: Symptoms of heart failure , such as difficulty …
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… depression, irregular heart rhythms, heart failure, coronary artery disease, and stroke. Your doctor will probably have you try …
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… is a type of surgery. It is also called a fem-pop or leg artery bypass. This type of surgery redirects blood around a … the doctor will attach one end of the graft to the femoral artery in your thigh. The other end will be attached to the … so that blood can travel through the graft and around the diseased part. What To Expect You will probably stay 2 to 4 …
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… include: Changes in the heart that are the result of aging. Diseases that damage the heart's electrical system. These include coronary artery disease , heart attack, and infections such as …
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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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… risk for sudden infant death syndrome ( SIDS) or chronic diseases. Here’s some more information on why to avoid these …
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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 …
