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You may have an increased risk of cardiogenic shock because of your age, any cardiovascular or other medical conditions you have, medical procedures, your race or ethnicity, and your sex.

El TEV ocurre en las venas que llevan sangre al corazón. Los coágulos de sangre pueden aparecer en venas dañadas por cirugía o traumatismo, o como resultado de una inflamación por una infección o lesión.

Conduction disorders may be caused by structural problems in the heart or other medical conditions. Some people have a conduction disorder at birth, while others develop it later in life.

Signs and symptoms of circadian rhythm disorders can vary depending on the type of circadian rhythm disorder you have and how severe your condition is. Many of the symptoms of circadian rhythm disorders occur because you are not getting enough good-quality sleep when your body needs it. Undiagnosed and untreated circadian rhythm disorders may increase your risk of certain health conditions or cause workplace or road accidents.

Risk factors for DIC include infection, injury, lifestyle habits, and other medical conditions.

Your doctor will diagnose DIC based on your medical history, a physical exam, and tests. Your doctor will also look for the cause of DIC, because it does not occur on its own.

AAT deficiency usually is diagnosed after you develop a lung or liver disease that is related to the condition. But knowing the symptoms and getting an early diagnosis is important to help prevent serious disease, especially with treatment and lifestyle changes.

Pacemakers use low-energy electrical pulses to control the rate and rhythm of your heartbeat. Traditional pacemakers send the electrical pulses through wires, also known as leads. Wireless pacemakers are a newer kind of pacemaker without wires.

Pacemakers are used to treat certain types of arrhythmias, as well as heart failure, a condition that occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood to the body. Not everyone with an arrhythmia needs a pacemaker.

Una alimentación saludable para el corazón implica elegir ciertos alimentos, como frutas y verduras, y limitar otros, como las grasas saturadas y las trans, así como los azúcares agregados. Su médico puede recomendar el plan de alimentación saludable para el corazón del enfoque dietético para detener la hipertensión (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, DASH) porque se ha probado que reduce la presión arterial alta y el colesterol LDL "malo" en sangre. Visite nuestra página de deliciosa alimentación saludable para el corazón para obtener recetas, consejos de cocina y más.