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Sarcoidosis - Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

inflammation  sarcoidosis  granuloma 

Many people who have sarcoidosis have no signs or symptoms. Some people experience general signs and symptoms of sarcoidosis such as fatigue, fever, and weight loss. If inflammation continues, some people may develop permanent scarring, which can lead to life-threatening serious heart or lung complications.

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Total Artificial Heart - During Surgery

heart transplant  heart surgery  total artificial heart 

The surgery to connect the TAH is complex and can last from five to nine hours. Learn about the team that performs the surgery and the steps involved in connecting a TAH to your body.

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Defibrillators - How They Work

Automated External Defibrillator (AED)  Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)  Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator (WCD) 

There are three types of defibrillators: automated external defibrillators (AEDs), implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), and wearable cardioverter defibrillators (WCDs). Each type works by checking for arrhythmias, or irregular heart rhythms. Once detected, each defibrillator will send a shock to restore a normal rhythm. Learn more about how the three types of defibrillators work.

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What Is Metabolic Syndrome?

obesity  dysmetabolic  hypertriglyceridemic  insulin resistance  syndrome x 

Metabolic syndrome is the name for a group of risk factors that raises your risk for heart disease and other health problems, such as diabetes and stroke. The term "metabolic" refers to the biochemical processes involved in the body's normal functioning.

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Angina - Factores de riesgo

El riesgo de angina puede aumentar por la edad, el entorno o el trabajo, el historial familiar y genético, el estilo de vida, otras afecciones, la raza o el sexo.

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Várices - Tratamiento

Los tratamientos para las várices en las piernas incluyen cambios en el estilo de vida, procedimientos médicos para eliminarlas o cerrarlas, terapia de compresión y medicinas. Dependiendo de sus síntomas, su médico puede recomendar una combinación de tratamientos o ninguno. Existe la posibilidad de que se formen nuevas várices incluso después del tratamiento o es posible que se deba tratar más de una vez.

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Signos y síntomas de la presión arterial alta

Como el diagnóstico está basado en los valores de la presión arterial, esta enfermedad puede pasar desapercibida durante años, ya que los síntomas no suelen aparecer sino hasta que la presión arterial alta crónica ha causado daño al cuerpo y se presentan complicaciones.

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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia - Causes

lung disease  lung development  neonatal lung disease  respiratory insufficiency 

BPD is a type of neonatal respiratory disease that develops as a result of a newborn's lungs not developing normally while the baby is growing in the womb or not developing fully if the baby was born premature. These babies’ lungs are fragile and can be easily irritated or inflamed after birth. Ventilation, high levels of oxygen, or infections can also damage premature newborns' lungs.

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Angina - Signos, síntomas y complicaciones

Los signos y síntomas varían según el tipo de angina y el sexo (hombre o mujer). Los síntomas de la angina pueden diferir en la gravedad, la ubicación en el cuerpo, la duración y en qué tanto alivio siente al descansar o tomar medicamentos. Ya que los síntomas de la angina y de un ataque al corazón pueden ser los mismos, llame al 9-1-1 si siente molestias en el pecho que no desaparezcan con reposo o medicamentos.

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Sickle Cell Disease - Types

sickle cell anemia  hemoglobin s  sickling disorder due to hemoglobin s 

In all types of sickle cell disease, at least one of the two abnormal genes causes a person’s body to make hemoglobin S. When a person has two hemoglobin S genes (hemoglobin SS), the disease is called sickle cell anemia. This is the most common and often most severe type of sickle cell disease. Hemoglobin SC disease and hemoglobin S? thalassemia are two other common types of sickle cell disease. Hemoglobin SD and hemoglobin SE are much less common.

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Insomnia - Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

insomnia  sleep  sleep disorders  tiredness  healthy sleep habits  insomnia treatment 

The main symptom of insomnia is trouble falling or staying asleep, even if you have enough time and the right conditions for good sleep. Over time, untreated insomnia may raise your risk of certain health problems or workplace or road accidents.

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Atrial Fibrillation - Causes

a-fib  AF 

Changes to the heart’s tissue and to its electrical signals most often cause atrial fibrillation. When the heart’s tissue or signaling is damaged, the regular pumping of the heart muscle becomes fast and irregular.

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Angina - Causas

La angina ocurre cuando el músculo cardíaco no recibe suficiente sangre rica en oxígeno. Las afecciones médicas, en particular la cardiopatía isquémica, o ciertos hábitos pueden provocar angina. Para comprender las causas de la angina, es importante saber cómo funciona el corazón.

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Anemia por deficiencia de hierro - Diagnóstico

Para diagnosticar la anemia por deficiencia de hierro, el médico puede hacerle un examen físico o solicitar análisis de sangre u otras pruebas de diagnóstico. Los análisis de sangre mostrarán una concentración baja de hemoglobina y de hierro en la sangre.

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Who Is at Risk for Peripheral Artery Disease?

Peripheral artery disease is more common in blacks than any other racial or ethnic group. The major risk factors for peripheral artery disease include smoking, older age, and diseases and conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, coronary heart disease, stroke, and metabolic syndrome.

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