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… Topic Overview Fasting means choosing to go without food, … types of food. There are different kinds of fasting. Medical fasting. You may be asked to fast for a certain …
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Condition Basics What is supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)? Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) means that from time to time your heart beats very fast for a reason other than exercise, high fever, …
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Check Your Symptoms Overview Your heart normally beats in a regular rhythm and rate that's just right for the work your body is doing at any moment. The usual resting heart rate for adults is between …
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Condition Basics What is atrial fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation (say "AY-tree-uhl fih-bruh-LAY-shun") is a common type of irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). Normally, the heart beats in a strong, …
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Condition Basics What is an aortic aneurysm? An aortic aneurysm (say "a-OR-tik AN-yuh-rih-zum") is a bulge in a section of the aorta, the body's main artery. The aorta carries oxygen-rich blood from …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glucose. Most people who get type 2 … if: footnote 1 The results of your fasting blood glucose test are between 6.1 to … to identify prediabetes in adults include: Fasting blood glucose test . This test is …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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Overview What is a heart attack? A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked. Without blood and the oxygen it carries, part of the heart starts to die. A heart attack doesn't have …
