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… seizures, fever and sweating, high blood pressure and fast heart rate. Up to 1 in 5 people who get tetanus may die. Mature …
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… lasting more than 4 to 6 hours Sudden belly swelling or fast heart rate Vaginal discharge that has increased in amount or …
Medications
… Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Verapamil belongs to a … attacks. Verapamil is also used to control your heart rate if you have a fast/irregular heartbeat (such as atrial fibrillation). It …
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… causes a sudden increase in blood pressure, breathing rate, and heart rate. The central nervous system stimulation is … shortness of breath, and wheezing. Increased risk for heart disease, lung and other cancers, stroke, and emphysema …
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… device. It sends out mild electrical signals that keep your heart beating normally. The signals are painless. It can … and shortness of breath caused by a slow or unsteady heartbeat. A pacemaker is powered by batteries. Most … your heart. A pacemaker can help restore a normal heart rate. It is used when certain problems have damaged the …
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… to remember If your migraine symptoms are mild to moderate, doctors recommend that you first try an … cause serious side effects, especially for people who have heart disease and high blood pressure. If over-the-counter … Constipation. Weight gain or loss. Fatigue. Dizziness. A fast heart rate. Problems at the injection site. A drooping …
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… fewer leftover calories to store as fat. Basal metabolic rate (BMR) , which is how much energy you burn when you are … as well as fat. Muscle increases your resting metabolic rate, so losing too much muscle reduces metabolism. Fever … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
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… called an echo) uses sound waves to make an image of your heart. A device called a transducer is moved across your … be placed on the skin of your chest to record your heart rate during the test. A small amount of gel will be rubbed … an IV. The medicine will make your heart beat harder and faster, as if you were exercising. Echocardiogram images …
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… tachycardia? Ventricular tachycardia is a type of fast heart rhythm that starts in the lower part of the heart … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
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… Basics What is cardiac arrest? In cardiac arrest, the heart suddenly stops beating. This causes blood to stop … electrical system. In most cases, the heart's rhythm is too fast and irregular. This problem is called ventricular … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
