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Conditions Basics What is giant cell arteritis? Giant cell arteritis (say "ar-tuh-RY-tus"), or GCA, is inflammation of the blood vessels. It mostly affects the arteries that carry blood to the head, …
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… ), your doctor may order a temporal artery biopsy to make sure. Giant cell arteritis can … it for inflammation . If a temporal artery biopsy shows no signs of inflammation but your … you are taking high-dose corticosteroids, the biopsy result may not be accurate. In this …
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… Conditions Basics What is polymyalgia … PMR, though. It can cause loss of vision, a stroke , or mini-strokes . The same medicines … and ask you about your symptoms and past health. For example, the doctor may look for …
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… outer layers of the aortic wall. This causes bleeding into the channel and can enlarge the … outer layers of the aortic wall. This causes bleeding into the channel and can enlarge the …
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… I Get a Pacemaker (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy)? Heart Failure: Should I Get an … for Heart Failure (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy) Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) for … I Get a Pacemaker (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy)? Heart Failure: Should I Get an …
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… (heart) : paler than normal skin colour/blue colour, weak pulse, passing out, … (heart) : paler than normal skin colour/blue colour, weak pulse, passing out, …
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… Anxiety When You Have Coronary Artery Disease Diabetes: Amputation for Foot Problems Dilated … Anxiety When You Have Coronary Artery Disease Diabetes: Amputation for Foot Problems Dilated …
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Treatment Overview Stem cell transplant is a possible cure for sickle cell disease . It's usually considered only for children younger than 16 who have severe complications from the disease. Stem …
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… cell gene) from one parent and one other type of defective hemoglobin gene from the … in the inner lining of eye. Pulmonary hypertension. This means blood pressure is very … on its own). Sudden change in vision. Severe headache. Loss of consciousness. Fever. Severe …
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… and include: Nausea and vomiting. Diarrhea. Mouth sores. Hair loss. Bleeding because of severe … and include: Nausea and vomiting. Diarrhea. Mouth sores. Hair loss. Bleeding because of …
