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… your kidneys can no longer do the job. When you have kidney failure, you may have either hemodialysis or peritoneal … hemodialysis may include: Low blood pressure. An abnormal heart rhythm. Fever. Allergic reactions. Bleeding problems … including infection, allergic reactions, fever, abnormal heart rhythm, and low levels of protein. Stop kidney …
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… Information Overview There are several types of slow heart rates (bradycardias or bradyarrhythmias). Each type … Sinus bradycardia When a person has sinus bradycardia, the heart rate is less than 60 beats per minute. This slow heart rate might be normal. This type of slow heart rate is …
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… specific health needs. Warning Minoxidil may cause serious heart problems or worsen chest pain (angina). This … the body from holding on to too much water and salt and a heart medication (such as a beta blocker including … side effects, including: fast heartbeat symptoms of heart failure (such as shortness of breath, swelling ankles/feet, …
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… Why are beta-blockers used? Beta-blockers are used for many heart and blood vessel problems. They relax blood vessels and make your heart beat more slowly and with less force. They lower blood … may be used if you have: Coronary artery disease. Heart failure. High blood pressure. Heart rhythm problems. …
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… diabetes also puts you at risk for cataracts and glaucoma. Heart and blood vessels. High blood sugar damages the lining … the arteries, or atherosclerosis . It can lead to stroke, heart attack, peripheral arterial disease, or heart failure. Erection problems can be an early warning sign of …
Medications
… Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. …
Medications
… Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. … dose. Carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may …
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… Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (2014). Human-assisted reproduction 2014 live birth rates for Canada. … American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (2008). 2008 Assisted Reproductive Technology Success Rates: National …
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… people get during pregnancy or soon after childbirth. The heart muscle stretches more than normal and becomes weak. It may cause problems, such as heart failure. This means your heart can't pump the blood your …
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… Emergency Support Services provides immediate, short-term assistance to residents displaced from their homes due to …
