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Are generic drugs identical to their brand name versions?
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What causes anemia?
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How can I stay healthy during the Holiday season?
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How can I stay healthy during flu season?
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What is Varenicline (Chantix)?
Varenicline, more commonly known as Chantix, is a new class of drugs which blocks the pleasant... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is mitral valve prolapse (MVP)?
Mitral valve prolapse is one of the most common valvular abnormalities that affects our heart. The... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is an implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD)?
An ICD (implantable cardioverter-defibrillator) is a small battery powered electrical impulse... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can stagnant anoxia be prevented?
Stagnant anoxia is defined as oxygen deficiency at a tissue level. Essentially, delivery of... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can a heart failure be prevented?
The ACC/AHA classification of chronic heart failure includes 4 stages: Stages A through D. ... Full Answer12/31/1969
Why are so many heart failure patients hospitalized?
Over 1 million hospital discharges occur every year. This results in approximately 29.6... Full Answer12/31/1969
What treatments are used for a damaged aortic valve?
In most instances, with a damaged aortic valve, the aortic valve itself will need to be replaced.... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are natural treatments for congestive heart failure?
Heart failure treatment should be approached by physicians and patients in an evidenced-based... Full Answer12/31/1969
When should captopril be used?
Captopril is an example of an angiotensin-converting inhibitor (ACEi). This is a medication... Full Answer12/31/1969
Do diuretic drugs relieve the symptoms of fluid overload?
Diuretic drugs relieve symptoms of acute decompensated heart failure. These may include... Full Answer12/31/1969
Besides healthcare expenses, what are other costs of heart failure?
In the latest AHA reporting, total costs of heart failure surpass $29.6 billion. Of this, 53%... Full Answer12/31/1969
