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NHLBI

Stents - Who Needs It?

coronary artery stent  carotid artery stent  airway stent 

Your doctor may recommend a stent to provide support inside an artery that has become narrowed by plaque buildup from atherosclerosis, or for lung airways that have narrowed due to other medical conditions. Your doctor will discuss the risks and benefits of the procedure with you. Sometimes, a stenting procedure is not recommended or another procedure is recommended instead. Learn more about the use of stents in the following conditions.

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NHLBI

What Is Heart Valve Disease?

congenital  regurgitation  stenosis  sclerosis  prolapse 

Heart valve disease occurs if one or more of your heart valves don't work well. The heart has four valves—the tricuspid, pulmonary, mitral, and aortic valves—that make sure blood flows in the right direction through your heart’s four chambers and to the rest of your body.

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NHLBI

Cystic Fibrosis - Screening and Prevention

CF 

Genetic testing may be performed to look for carriers, as well as to screen relatives of people who have cystic fibrosis.

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NCI

Breast Cancer Risk in American Women

cancer  statistics  women  risk  american  breast  lifetime  probabilities  SEER  5.6  chances  probability 

A fact sheet that provides statistics about a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer and information about breast cancer risk factors.

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NHLBI

Ventilator/Ventilator Support - What to Expect Before You’re Put on a Ventilator

Mechanical Ventilator  Breathing Machine 

Ventilators are machines that blow air—or air with extra oxygen—into your airways and your lungs. Your airways are pipes that carry oxygen-rich air to your lungs when you breathe in. They also carry carbon dioxide (a waste gas) out of your lungs when you breathe out.

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NHLBI

Signs, Symptoms, and Complications of Overweight and Obesity

There are no specific symptoms of overweight and obesity. The signs of overweight and obesity include a high body mass index (BMI) and an unhealthy body fat distribution that can be estimated by measuring your waist circumference.

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CDC

Be Prepared to Stay Safe and Healthy in Winter | CDC Features

features  winter  CDC  preparedness  prepared  stay  CDC Features  winter weather  cold weather  winter emergency 

Winter storms and cold temperatures can be hazardous. Stay safe and healthy by planning ahead. Prepare your home and cars. Prepare for power outages and outdoor activity. Check on older adults.

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CDC

Notes from the Field: Rotavirus Vaccine AdministrationErrors - United States, 2006-2013

vaccine  states  notes  field  rotavirus  administrationerrors 

Beth F. Hibbs, MPH1, Elaine R. Miller, MPH1, Tom Shimabukuro, MD1 (Author affiliations at end of text).

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NIDCD

What Is Noise-Induced Hearing Loss?

hearing  noise-induced hearing loss 

Many enjoyable sounds that we hear every day are at safe levels that won’t damage our hearing. However, sounds can be harmful when they are too loud—even for a short time—or when they are long-lasting, even if they are not quite as loud.

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NHLBI

Causes of High Blood Pressure

Changes, either from genes or the environment, in the body’s normal functions may cause high blood pressure, including changes to kidney fluid and salt balances, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, sympathetic nervous system activity, and blood vessel structure and function.

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