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What are the risks of having coarctation of the aorta in children?

The obstruction to blood flow caused by the coarctation causes high blood pressure in the left... Full Answer

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What is coarctation of the aorta?

Coarctation of the aorta is characterized by a blockage (coarctation) in the aorta and is outside... Full Answer

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What are the symptoms of congestive heart failure?

Congestive heart failure is progressive and should not be confused with a heart attack, which... Full Answer

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What conditions cause congestive heart failure?

Congestive heart failure (CHF) occurs when the heart attempts to compensate for the "congestion"(or... Full Answer

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What are the causes of cardiac arrest in adults?

Cardiac arrest, or cardiac death, describes the immediate, unexpected and sudden loss of heart... Full Answer

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How is pericarditis treated?

The membrane that surrounds and protects your heart is known as the pericardium.When this membrane... Full Answer

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How is pericarditis diagnosed?

Your doctor will diagnose pericarditis based on your medical history and the results from a... Full Answer

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How can I prevent or delay diabetic neuropathy?

Neuropathies can be prevented, first and foremost, with good blood glucose control. So test your... Full Answer

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What is Wilson's disease (WD)?

Wilson’s disease is a genetic disease in which there is an inadequate formation of... Full Answer

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What is Moh's surgery?

Before Mohs SurgeryWhen you are planning for Mohs surgery, your doctor will conduct a careful... Full Answer

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What are the benefits of massage therapy?

Using light to firm touch, massage therapy is designed to enhance the body's natural restorative... Full Answer

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How is normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) treated?

The most important aspect of treating normal pressure hydrocephalus is to ensure that there isn't... Full Answer

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What is restless leg syndrome (RLS)?

Restless leg syndrome (RLS), also known as Ekbom's syndrome, is a neurological condition... Full Answer

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How do medications treat restless legs syndrome?

At the present time, there is no one drug which works for everybody, but most individuals with... Full Answer

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What are circadian rhythm sleep disorders?

Circadian rhythm disorders are disruptions in circadian rhythm, another name for the body’s... Full Answer

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