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Medications
… Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure. Fosinopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by … professional. This medication may also be used for kidney disease and to help protect the kidneys from harm due to …
Medications
… a rare type of blood cell cancer called Erdheim-Chester disease. These cancer cells have a certain type of abnormal … center of your vision, sensitivity to light) fast/irregular heartbeat severe dizziness fainting liver problems (symptoms … dark urine, yellowing eyes/skin) pain/trouble swallowing heartburn signs of kidney problems (such as change in the …
Medications
… side effects such as blurred vision or slowed/irregular heartbeat. The usual maximum single dose is 16 milligrams. … side effects, including: chest pain slow/fast/irregular heartbeat severe dizziness fainting This medication may … medical history, especially of: irregular heartbeat liver disease stomach/intestinal problems (such as recent …
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… sore will go away on its own within a few weeks, but the disease will progress. Secondary stage The secondary stage … After the rash goes away, and if you are not treated, the disease will progress to the latent, or hidden, stages. This … or vision loss, dizziness ) or cause damage to your brain, heart and other organs in your body, which can lead to …
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… is rubella? Rubella, also known as German measles, is a disease caused by the rubella virus. Rubella is usually a … severe birth defects, including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver, spleen and brain damage. This is … pregnant. If you are not immune (you have not had the disease or been immunized), you should get the MMR vaccine, …
Health topics
… body, including an increased risk of injuries and chronic diseases. The less you drink, the lower your risk. Different … its effects as well as risks, like injuries and chronic diseases. Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health advises … or more per week significantly increases your risk of heart disease or stroke A standard drink means: Beer: 341 mL …
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… appetite suppressants shouldn't be used by people who have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney problems, … of concerns about safety. The product has been linked to heart attacks, strokes, and some deaths. It's wise to talk …
Medical tests
… (EKG or ECG) records the electrical activity of your heart while you do your usual activities. Ambulatory means … monitoring, 24-hour EKG, or cardiac event monitoring. Many heart problems are noticeable only during certain … electrocardiogram is more likely to find abnormal heartbeats that occur during these activities. Many people …
Health topics
… Overview Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) are heartbeats that occur earlier than they should. These early beats briefly interrupt the heart's rhythm. A PVC may feel like a skipped heartbeat or a flutter. They are common in children and …
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… in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer or heart failure. Hospice palliative care also helps family … may want to consider hospice palliative care if: You have a disease or illness that is expected to shorten your life. … has reached an advanced stage: Cancer AIDS ALS Emphysema Heart failure Kidney disease Alzheimer's disease Many people …
