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… 1, 2023 Cardiovascular diseases can increase your chance of heart attack, stroke and even death. Up to 25% of Canadians … cardiovascular disease including coronary artery disease, heart failure and high blood pressure, which is the most … exercise is safe and can improve: The health of your heart and blood vessels Physical fitness and function …
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… kar-dee-oh-my-AWP-uh-thee") happens when the heart muscle grows too thick. The heart gets bigger , and its chambers get smaller. Many … a normal life with few problems. But in some people: The heart doesn't get enough blood and oxygen, which can cause …
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… valve. The aortic valve allows blood to flow from the heart's lower left chamber (ventricle) into the aorta and to … prevents the valve from opening properly, forcing the heart to work harder to pump blood through the valve. This … pressure to build up in the left ventricle and thickens the heart muscle. Your heart can make up for aortic valve …
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… breathing or very shallow breathing), or fast or irregular heartbeat. In patients with kidney disease, adefovir … history, especially of: HIV infection kidney problems liver transplant During pregnancy, this medication should be used … breathing or very shallow breathing), or fast or irregular heartbeat. In patients with kidney disease, adefovir …
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… cancer or radiation treatment) scheduled organ transplant brain/nervous system disorders (such as seizures, … cancer or radiation treatment) scheduled organ transplant brain/nervous system disorders (such as seizures, …
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… a toxic effect on the liver. Check the function of a transplanted liver. Find the cause of an unexplained and … a toxic effect on the liver. Check the function of a transplanted liver. Find the cause of an unexplained and …
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… cancer treatment, steroid therapy or organ or bone marrow transplant. How can I prevent infections? Your personal …
Medical tests
… (bile duct). Check organs and blood vessels prior to organ transplantation or surgery. How To Prepare For some MRI … (bile duct). Check organs and blood vessels prior to organ transplantation or surgery. How To Prepare For some MRI …
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… balloon pump (IABP) is a mechanical device that helps the heart pump blood. It is a long, thin tube called a catheter … The balloon inflates and deflates in the same rhythm as the heart. It helps the heart pump blood to the body. An IABP is usually for …
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… pacemaker (say "by-ven-TRICK-yuh-ler") to treat heart failure. This pacemaker sends electrical pulses to … called leads. The leads go into different chambers of your heart. If there is a problem with your heartbeat, the pacemaker sends a painless signal through the …