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Anemia de células falciformes - Detección y prevención

hemoglobina 

Las personas que no saben si portan un gen de hemoglobina anormal pueden pedirle a su médico que les haga un análisis de sangre.

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Vida saludable para el corazón - Maneje el estrés

La investigación sugiere que un evento perturbador en el área emocional, particularmente uno que involucre ira, puede servir como desencadenante de un ataque cardíaco o angina de pecho en algunas personas. El estrés puede contribuir a la presión arterial alta y otros factores de riesgo de enfermedad cardíaca. Algunas de las formas en que las personas enfrentan el estrés (beber alcohol, usar otras sustancias, fumar o comer en exceso) no son maneras saludables de controlarlo.

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Marfan Syndrome - Treatment

MFS 

While Marfan syndrome has no cure, treatments can help delay or prevent complications, especially when started early. The type of treatment you receive will depend on what parts of your body are affected and the severity of your condition. You may have a team of doctors and specialists to coordinate your care.

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Enfermedad coronaria - Tratamiento

enfermedad coronaria microvascular  Enfermedad de la arteria coronaria  síndrome coronario X  enfermedad isquémica del corazón  enfermedad coronaria no obstructiva  enfermedad obstructiva de la arteria coronaria 

Su plan de tratamiento depende de la gravedad de su enfermedad, la gravedad de sus síntomas y cualquier otra afección de salud que pueda presentar. Los posibles tratamientos para la enfermedad coronaria incluyen cambios en el estilo de vida para un corazón saludable, medicamentos o procedimientos como cirugía de revascularización coronaria o intervención coronaria percutánea.

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Cómo funciona el sueño - Por qué es importante dormir

El sueño juega un papel vital en la buena salud y el bienestar a lo largo de su vida. La forma en que se siente mientras está despierto depende en parte de lo que sucede mientras duerme. Durante el sueño, su cuerpo está trabajando para mantener una función cerebral saludable y conservar su salud física. En niños y adolescentes, el sueño también ayuda a apoyar el crecimiento y el desarrollo. Con el tiempo, dormir de manera inadecuada puede aumentar su riesgo de tener problemas de salud crónicos. También puede afectar qué tan bien piensa, reacciona, trabaja, aprende y se lleva bien con los demás. Aprenda cómo el sueño afecta el corazón y el sistema circulatorio, el metabolismo, el sistema respiratorio, el sistema inmunitario y cuánto sueño es suficiente.

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After Getting a Stent

coronary artery stent  carotid artery stent  airway stent 

After the procedure to place a coronary stent, carotid stent, or airway stent, you will recover in the hospital for a few hours or overnight. For stent grafts, you may be in the hospital for a longer time. Although not common, you may also experience complications from the stenting procedure.

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Apnea del sueño - Factores de riesgo

Hay muchos factores de riesgo para la apnea del sueño. Algunos, como los entornos y los hábitos poco saludables, pueden modificarse. Otros factores de riesgo, como la edad, el historial familiar y genético, la raza, la etnia y el sexo, no pueden cambiarse.

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Insomnia - Treatment

insomnia  sleep  sleep disorders  tiredness  healthy sleep habits  insomnia treatment 

Lifestyle changes can often help improve short-term insomnia. A type of counseling called cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is usually the first treatment recommended for chronic insomnia. Several medicines can also help manage insomnia and help you have a regular sleep schedule. You may need to visit a doctor who specializes in treating sleep problems.

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Description of the DASH Eating Plan

DASH is a flexible and balanced eating plan that helps create a heart-healthy eating style for life.

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Blood Cholesterol: Risk Factors

heart disease  hypercholesterolemia  hyperlipidemia  bad cholesterol  dyslipidemia  ldl cholesterol  hdl cholesterol  High blood cholesterol  lipid panel  statins  familial hypercholesterolemia  good cholesterol 

Your risk for high blood cholesterol may be higher because of your age, family history and genetics, race or ethnicity, or sex.

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Risk Factors for Overweight and Obesity

Risk factors for overweight and obesity include having unhealthy lifestyle habits such as lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating behaviors, not getting enough sleep, having high amounts of stress; being a certain age; living in unhealthy environments, having a family history; being a certain race or ethnicity; or being a certain sex.

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Total Artificial Heart - How Does It Work?

heart transplant  heart surgery  total artificial heart 

The TAH replaces the lower chambers of the heart, called ventricles. Tubes connect the TAH to a power source that is outside the body. The TAH then pumps blood through the heart’s major artery to the lungs and the rest of the body.

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Coronary Heart Disease - Treatment

coronary artery disease  coronary heart disease  coronary microvascular disease 

Your treatment plan depends on how severe your disease is, the severity of your symptoms, and any other health conditions you may have. Possible treatments for coronary heart disease include heart-healthy lifestyle changes, medicines, or procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting or percutaneous coronary intervention.

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Atrial Fibrillation - Screening and Prevention

a-fib  AF 

Typically doctors screen for atrial fibrillation only when you have symptoms. However, your doctor may check for signs of atrial fibrillation as part of your regular medical care. Screening tests include checking your pulse or recording your heart’s electrical activity.

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How Is a Stroke Treated?

Strokes are medical emergencies and treatment needs to begin immediately. Depending on the type of stroke, treatment may include medicines (such as tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) or anticoagulants/antiplatelets) and procedures (such as carotid endarterectomy or carotid artery angioplasty). Surgery—such as aneurysm clipping and coil embolization or arteriovenous malformation repair—may be needed to treat a hemorrhagic stroke. Making lifestyle changes can help treat and control risk factors for a stroke.

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