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… stiff so it can't relax and fill with blood as well as it should. To see how much blood inside the left ventricle is … stiff so it can't relax and fill with blood as well as it should. To see how much blood inside the left ventricle is …
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… naturally occurring vitamin B12 very well. Adults over 50 should get the recommended amount of vitamin B12 from …
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… ventricle) doesn't pump blood out to the body as well as it should. It's sometimes called systolic heart failure. This … ventricle) doesn't pump blood out to the body as well as it should. It's sometimes called systolic heart failure. This …
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… planning and filling out surveys about what healthy food should be available in the schools and at events Raise …
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… disorder uses obscene words and gestures." Most people who have the condition do not have this symptom. "People who have Tourette's disorder often 'blow up' and get very …
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… hepatitis A virus test is a blood test that shows if you have a hepatitis A infection now or had it in the past. The … body to fight the virus. They will be in your blood if you have a hepatitis A infection now or have had one in the past. Hepatitis A IgM antibodies. These …
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… you inherit a mutation in a BRCA (say "BRAH-kuh") gene, you have a greater risk of breast and ovarian cancers as well as … personal medical history. If you are concerned that you may have a BRCA gene change, talk with your doctor. You can have genetic testing to find out if you have the BRCA …
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… can cause AAT deficiency. These people are more likely to have lung diseases and will get them at a … changes in this gene, but only a few cause problems. To have this condition, you have to get the changed gene from both parents. If you …
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… Basics What is Rh sensitization during pregnancy? You may have Rh-negative blood, and your baby may have Rh-positive blood. If the two types of blood mix, your … warning symptoms. A blood test is the only way to know you have it or are at risk for it. What causes Rh sensitization, …
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… sweating is different than the occasional sweating people have from sleeping deeply, being in a warm room, or having … your clothing and sheets are soaked to the point that you have to change them. Many women who are in menopause have night sweats. Night sweats can also be related to other …