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Last Updated: February 13th, 2012
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How does age affect fertility?
Biologically, fertility decreases with age. While women under age 30 have about a 20% per month chance of conceiving, only 5% of women over age 40 will conceive. Although women continue to have reg...
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What is blood pressure?
Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood against the walls of the arteries. Blood pressure results from two forces. One is created by the heart as it pumps blood into the arteries and through th...
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What is an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)?
An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a device that is implanted in the chest to monitor for and, if necessary, correct episodes of an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) by pacing or s...
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What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a bulging of the main blood vessel off of the heart. It can occur anywhere along the length of the aorta but is most common just below the arteries that go to the ki...
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How can I know if I'm ovulating?
Methods for ovulation evaluation include basal body temperature (BBT) charting, ovulation predictor kits, endometrial biopsy, ultrasound, and blood progesterone testing. BBT charting does not direc...
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What are the treatment options for carotid artery stenosis?
There are three current options of therapy for carotid artery stenosis but this depends on the degree of stenosis and whether or not you are having any symptoms. The first treatment option would be...
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How is an angioplasty performed?
Angioplasty is a procedure that reopens blocked blood vessels to the heart. A physician inserts a hollow needle (catheter) into the diseased artery and pushes a small deflated balloon into the bloc...
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What is the ejection fraction?
Ejection fraction is the amount of blood released during each contraction of the lower ventricle of the heart. It is usually expressed as a percentage: an ejection fraction of 60% means that 60% of...
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What are the risk factors for high blood pressure?
The higher your blood pressure, the harder your heart must pump to move blood through the vessels. Age, sex and heredity can increase your chance of developing high blood pressure. Modifiable facto...
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What should I do if I have high blood pressure?
If you have high blood pressure (hypertension), you should: See your physician Cut down on salt and fat intake Exercise regularly Keep your weight in the normal range Limit your caffeine int...
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What happens during off-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG)?
Off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) is a beating heart surgery that allows the surgeon to sew the bypass grafts into place without stopping the heart. The chest is opened as in conventional ope...
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What causes high blood pressure (hypertension)?
The exact cause of hypertension is not known. However, several factors can contribute to high blood pressure such as: Family history Overweight/obesity Excessive alcohol intake Inactive...
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What are the benefits of minimally invasive surgery?
By using minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques, patients can have many benefits over traditional surgeries. They include: Less pain: MIS procedures cause less postoperative pain and discom...
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What are the signs of heart disease in women?
Being aware of your body and signals that it gives you assists in improving your overall health. Women often experience unusual or atypical symptoms of heart disease. For example, only 30 per...
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What is high blood pressure?
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. It does not refer to being tense, nervous or hyperactive. You can be calm and relaxed, and still have high blood pressure. A single, elevat...
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