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Conditions Basics What is acute coronary syndrome? Acute coronary syndrome is an emergency. It happens when the heart is not getting enough blood. The coronary arteries supply oxygen-rich blood to …
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… their hands after using the bathroom. The disease does not appear to spread from a … As a precaution, though, the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) … be placed in isolation to prevent passing the disease to others. Various medicines—including …
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… Conditions Basics What is acute respiratory … Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Conditions Basics What is acute respiratory …
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… lifestyle includes eating a healthy diet, not smoking, staying at a healthy weight, and … Your doctor may ask you to: Stop smoking. Quitting smoking can greatly lower your chance … Your doctor may ask you to: Stop smoking. Quitting smoking can greatly lower your chance …
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… arteries will cause a heart attack. Other tests may give you and your doctor all the … need to make treatment decisions. These other tests do not have the risks of an angiogram. If, during the test, your doctor sees that your arteries are …
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… surgery along with medical therapy (a heart-healthy lifestyle and medicines). Don't have … other health problems, and not smoking. A cardiac rehab program can help you have a … Information (e.g. cross-references to other topics, definitions or medical illustrations) …
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Treatment Overview Coronary angioplasty is a procedure to open a blocked or narrow coronary artery. Coronary arteries are the blood vessels that bring oxygen to the heart muscle. It may also be …
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… the diseased artery to increase blood flow to the heart muscle. The doctor typically … or blocked arteries, increasing blood flow to the heart muscle tissue. Incision in … that protects the heart (pericardium). Blood flow is rerouted slide 4 of 5 < Prev Next …
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… Acute bronchitis is usually caused by a virus. Often a person gets it a few days after … respiratory tract infection such as a cold or influenza (flu). Sometimes acute bronchitis is … respiratory tract infection such as a cold or influenza (flu). Sometimes acute bronchitis is …
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… loss, an injury, or a bad infection called sepsis can reduce blood flow to the kidneys. … loss, an injury, or a bad infection called sepsis can reduce blood flow to the kidneys. …
