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… of the pericardium, which is the sac that surrounds your heart. Pericarditis usually doesn't cause serious problems. … is called pericardial effusion . Sudden pressure on the heart and sudden difficulty pumping enough blood. This is … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
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… can harm the coronary arteries, which carry blood to the heart muscle. Most children who are treated recover from the … long-term problems. Your doctor will watch your child for heart problems for a few weeks to a few months after … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
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… in your body. The hs-CRP can be used to find the risk for heart disease and stroke in people who don't already have heart disease. The hs-CRP test is different than the … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
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… When blood vessels that supply the brain and heart are blocked, a stroke or heart attack may occur. When the large blood vessels in the … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
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… of calcium in plaque on the walls of the arteries of the heart ( coronary arteries ). This test is used to check for heart disease in an early stage and to determine how severe … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
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… alcohol use . It is a type of dilated cardiomyopathy . The heart muscle is weakened and cannot pump blood efficiently. If your heart gets weaker, you may develop heart failure. Alcohol in … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
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… injection. Some of these medicines can damage your liver or heart. These medicines are costly. Your provincial health … of 100 28 out of 100 Flushing, chest tightness, sweating, heart palpitations, anxiety, and shortness of breath … on the best available evidence (evidence quality: moderate to borderline ) Benefits The evidence suggests a slight …
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… Overview Overview Recovering from a heart problem means not only getting back your physical … to get back to your normal life. After a diagnosis of a heart problem or after having a procedure or surgery, some … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
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… Overview Valvuloplasty is a procedure that widens a heart valve that is narrow. When you have a condition called aortic valve stenosis, the valve between your heart and the large blood vessel that carries blood to the … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
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… Smoking. Being overweight. A family history of early heart disease. Early heart disease means you have a male family member who was … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
