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coronary artery disease and pulmonary embolism :: Article Creator Premature Coronary Artery Disease: Symptoms, Treatment, And Outlook Premature coronary artery disease (CAD) is also called "early onset CAD." It means that a younger adult has CAD, though many of the causes and symptoms of CAD are the same at any age. In the United States, coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common form of heart disease. It can affect both younger and older individuals, but, when it affects younger individuals, it's classified as premature CAD. Premature CAD has many of the same symptoms and risks as CAD in older individuals. When signs or symptoms of CAD appear at any age, it's important to take action. This article will explain more about premature CAD and what steps you can take to reduce the risk of serious health effects, possibly through medication, surgery, or lifestyle changes. "Premature CAD" means that ...

lung valves for copd :: Article Creator New Pulmonary Valve Benefits Quality, Length Of Life New pulmonary valve benefits quality, length of life PR Newswire PEORIA, Ill., Aug. 8, 2023 PEORIA, Ill., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 500,000 people undergo open-heart surgery a year in the United States. New technology being used by OSF HealthCare is hoping to bring that number down. Starting this year, OSF began offering the Alterra Pre Stent to patients in Peoria. The FDA-approved valve consists of a catheter-based stent (called Alterra), an artificial heart valve (SAPIEN 3) and the opportunity to implant the stent and valve without the need for open-heart surgery. Priti Patel, MD, is the director of the Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory for OSF HealthCare. She says this new technology will expand peoples' lives and enhance their quality of life. "The advantage of the procedure is that the patient is...

dehydration and heart failure :: Article Creator How To Spot The Symptoms Of Dehydration, According To Experts In sweltering summer temperatures, hydration is key to keeping your body healthy. Experts say there are signs to look for to know if you're not getting enough water. "Your body needs to be properly hydrated to function at its best," explains Dr. Phillip Davis, medical advisory board physician for ShineWater and former FDA physician. "By avoiding dehydration and staying properly hydrated, it allows you to regulate your body temperature best, prevent infection, deliver nutrients to cells and will even result in improved sleep quality." But how do you know if you're dehydrated?  First, it's important to understand the difference between dehydration and thirst.  "Being thirsty is sensation that your body creates to tell you that it's time to drink water, but I don't want that to be confused w...

pregnancy induced pulmonary hypertension :: Article Creator Hypertension In Pregnancy Poses Measurable Risks For Babies, Study Finds Hypertension, or high blood pressure, occurs in more than 7% of pregnancies. A recent Mayo Clinic population-based study found that babies from pregnancies complicated by hypertension were more than two times as likely to develop chronic hypertension as adults. The study supports the recognition of maternal history of hypertension as a potential cause of early-onset hypertension in their children. "We studied the long-term effects of hypertension in pregnancy to quantify the risk of chronic hypertension that is passed on genetically to children," says Virginia Dines, M.D., a nephrologist and first author of the study, published in Hypertension. Rochester Epidemiology Project records of 8,755 people born in the same community revealed that babies exposed to hypertension in the womb had a 50% increased ...

veletri for pulmonary hypertension :: Article Creator Pulmonary Hypertension Directory Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the arteries leading from the heart to the lungs. Pulmonary hypertension is a different condition than ordinary high blood pressure (hypertension). Many different conditions can cause pulmonary hypertension, including congestive heart failure, blood clots in the lungs, HIV infection, and more. In most patients, pulmonary hypertension has an identifiable cause. Although there's no cure, treatments can reduce the symptoms of primary pulmonary hypertension, including shortness of breath. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about pulmonary hypertension, what it looks like, how to treat it, and much more. Medical Reference View AllFeatures News Archive View All Hypertension News Dec. 21, 2022 — Drinking two or more cups of coffee a day was associated with twice the ris...

mediastinum lungs :: Article Creator Unmasking The Intricacies Of Lung Cancer: A Journey Of Hope And Discovery Amidst the myriad of medical challenges that humankind faces, lung cancer is a mysterious adversary, impacting the lives of millions worldwide. Lung cancer casts a substantial shadow on global health, accounting for approximately 11.4% of all cancer cases. Shockingly, in 2020 alone, there were an estimated 2.2 million new lung cancer cases diagnosed worldwide, and this devastating disease claims about 1.8 million lives every year. In India, the burden of lung cancer is rapidly increasing, with over 1.5 million cases reported annually. Constituting nearly 6.9% of all cancer cases in the country, lung cancer poses a significant challenge to public health. Tragically, the majority of cases in India are detected at advanced stages, contributing to the persistently high mortality rate. World Lung Cancer Day, commemorated annually on August 1st...