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… or "ann-JY-nuh") is a symptom of coronary artery disease. Angina occurs when there is not enough blood flow … buildup in the coronary arteries is called coronary artery disease, or CAD. In many people, plaque begins to form in … heart attack? Heart attacks are usually the result of heart disease, so taking steps to delay or reverse coronary artery …
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… yes, describe briefly. Have I been diagnosed with any new disease or condition? Yes ___ No ___ If yes, fill in the following information. Condition or disease Health professional who diagnosed the condition What … written information or instructions to help me care for the disease or condition I have, such as instructions about …
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… he's still thriving. He learned how to cope with heart disease the hard way. Alan had always been healthy and … I knew, I was on the floor." Lessons learned about heart disease After the heart attack, Alan quit smoking … that followed, Alan taught himself a lot about heart disease. He read everything on the topic that he could find. …
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… with your health care provider about getting tested. Celiac disease: Symptoms of IBS can be similar to other conditions such as celiac disease. If you have a family history of celiac disease, or you have diarrhea often, talk to your health …
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… fitness, endurance and aerobic fitness. Chronic disease Any disease that lasts a long time, progresses slowly, doesn't … improve and is rarely cured completely. Common chronic diseases include heart disease, cancer, diabetes, …
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… is more common in children than adults. Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (Coxsackie virus), in children. Ulcers may appear on … smokeless (spit) tobacco, or use alcohol excessively. Skin diseases . Blisters in the mouth can be caused by immune system diseases, such as lichen planus , pemphigus vulgaris, …
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… Getting sick from influenza can put you at risk of severe disease and its complications, including getting sick with … flu vaccine, and who is eligible to get it. BC Centre for Disease Control BCCDC provides health promotion and … and treatment services to reduce communicable and chronic diseases, injuries and environmental health risks. … …
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… and public health practitioners, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control Emerging Respiratory Virus Updates web page. Useful websites BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Provides provincial and national … health, preventing and controlling chronic and infectious diseases, and preparing for and responding to public health …
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… : The CD4+ cell count is 350 to 499. Stage 3 (advanced HIV disease, or AHD) : The CD4+ cell count is 200 to 349. Stage … is less than 15% of all lymphocytes. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) classifies untreated … the CD4+ count, the less likely it is that opportunistic diseases will occur. Most people who have untreated HIV …
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… 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 … for your health. Alcohol increases the risk of many chronic diseases including heart disease, stroke and several …
