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Why did my doctor prescribe a blood thinner for atrial fibrillation?

People with atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) are given blood thinners (anticoagulants) because they... Full Answer

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How is atrial fibrillation (AF) treated?

Treatment options for atrial fibrillation may include medication, procedures that use electric... Full Answer

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What are the different types of atrial fibrillation?

There are three different kinds of atrial fibrillation: paroxysmal, persistent, and permanent.... Full Answer

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How is Alzheimer's disease treated?

There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease but there are treatment options that can help prolong... Full Answer

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How can I prevent or delay diabetic neuropathy?

Diabetic neuropathy can be prevented by long term, aggressive blood sugar control which means... Full Answer

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What are the symptoms of restless leg syndrome?

The symptoms of restless legs syndrome include pain in the legs that interferes with sleep.... Full Answer

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What are the effects of sleep apnea?

Short-term sleep apnea dramatically lowers your blood oxygen and raises the blood pressure effects... Full Answer

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What number of LDL cholesterol should I aim for?
LDL cholesterol levels at or below 100 would be ideal. Watch this video to learn more from Dr.... Full Answer

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What number of HDL cholesterol should I aim for?
HDL cholesterol levels should ideally be above 60. Watch this video to learn more from Dr.... Full Answer

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What is more important total cholesterol or cholesterol ratio?
The total cholesterol is a simple, inexpensive test that provides a lot of information. Watch... Full Answer

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What is low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol?
Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is bad cholesterol. Watch this video to learn more from Dr.... Full Answer

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What is a high-density lipoprotein (HDL)?
High-density lipoprotein is considered to be a good cholesterol. Watch this video to learn more... Full Answer

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What does my total cholesterol ratio mean?
The total cholesterol ratio is total cholesterol over HDL. Watch this video to learn more from... Full Answer

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Should I focus on raising HDL or lowering LDL?
Ideally, a patient would like to focus on both raising HDL and lowering LDL. Watch this video... Full Answer

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How can I raise the high-density lipoprotein (HDL) level in my body?
Not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and eating a healthy diet can help you raise the... Full Answer

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