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Vasculitis

...o affect the brain, nerve s, and heart causing strokes , sensory neuropathies ( numbness and tingling ), heart attack s, or heart failure . Full article >>> Wegener vasculitis - A progressive disease that leads to widespread inflammation of all of the organ s in the body. Full ar...

Transient ischemic attacks

...c attacks (TIAs), which are sometimes called mini strokes . Full article >>> Stroke -TIA is a reliable source of information for patients and caregivers who want to learn about stroke and transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). All content on this site is created by leading thinkers in the fi...

Strokes

Healthy lifestyle promoted to see off strokes in women 12 July 2006 Sticking to a healthy and a... STROKES The WHI study showed a 41% increase in strokes among the women taking estrogen /progestin. For every 10,000 women taking HRT, 29 will have a str...

Sclerosis

...nderlying cause of almost all heart attack s and strokes . If you have the condition, now's the time to act. Full article >>> FOCAL SCLEROSIS WITH HYALINOSIS - A kidney disorder that results in fibrosis and scarring in the kidney glomerulus. The cause is unknown but some cases can resu...

Rupture

...s not evident with the less frequent haemorrhagic strokes - which are caused when a rupture d blood vessel leaks blood into the brain. More information ... Full article >>> Test Not Recommended as Screening Tool for Predicting Premature Labor (January 31) Sex Late in Pregnancy Not...

Ruptured

...s not evident with the less frequent haemorrhagic strokes - which are caused when a ruptured blood vessel leaks blood into the brain. More information ... Full article >>> A response of the body to protect deeper tissue , blister s generally contain serum , the liquid component of ...

Retinopathy

.... Full article >>> heart disease strokes kidney disease ( nephropathy ) impotence peripheral vascular disease (PVD) nerve damage ( neuropathy ) damage to the back of the eye ( retinopathy ). Full article >>> No medical problems, such as collagen vascular dis...

Prevention

.... Full article >>> Prevention of strokes caused by these disorders includes cessation of smoking , regular exercise , blood pressure control, healthy diet , and man aging of diabetes . Prevention of dissect ion includes avoidance of neck manipulation and trauma to the neck. Fu...

Pregnancy Loss

...al blood clots can form and are associated with strokes and pulmonary embolism , or pregnancy loss . Full article >>> Many women experience grief for a pregnancy loss , even after they have had a subsequent child. Perhaps allowing this pregnancy to be special involves grieving and...

Polycythemia vera

...tendency to form blood clots that can result in strokes or heart attack s. Some patients may experience abnormal bleeding because their platelet s are abnormal. Full article >>> Polycythemia vera causes the red blood cells to multi ply. Red blood cells are the oxygen -carrying ...

Polycythemia

...tendency to form blood clots that can result in strokes or heart attack s. Some patients may experience abnormal bleeding because their platelet s are abnormal. Full article >>> Polycythemia is a condition in which there are too many red blood cells in the blood circulation . It...

Partial

...iabetes , high blood pressure , heart attack s, strokes , arthritis , gall stones , back, hip , knee , ... Full article >>> The recently crafted political term partial - birth abortion loosely means " partial ly vagina lly delivering a living fetus before killing the fetus and ...

Obesity

...iabetes , high blood pressure , heart attack s, strokes , arthritis , gall stones , back, hip , knee , ... Full article >>> Control risk factors such as obesity , high blood pressure , and smoking . Symptoms: Often, symptoms affect one limb . If arteriosclerosis exists in both li...

Nephropathy

.... Full article >>> heart disease strokes kidney disease ( nephropathy ) impotence peripheral vascular disease (PVD) nerve damage ( neuropathy ) damage to the back of the eye ( retinopathy ). Full article >>> Charcot foot Coronary heart disease (CHD; e.g., a...

Multi

...h is a deterioration in mental function caused by strokes . Full article >>> Multi ple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects different parts of the central nervous system at different points in time. The central nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord (see...

MRI

... MRI is also used to: Identify brain tumors , strokes and chronic disorders of the nervous system Reveal brain abnormalities in people with dementia Diagnose disease s of the pituitary gland Locate eye or inner ear tissue abnormalities ... Full article >>> MRI Definitio...

Kidney Failure

...ood pressure , can contribute to heart disease , strokes and kidney failure . A number of studies have shown vegetarians to have lower blood pressure s than non-vegetarians (Sacks, 1974, Armstrong, 1977). Full article >>> In clinical trials as a treatment for secondary anemia due to...

Infarct

...h is a deterioration in mental function caused by strokes . Full article >>> MULTI - INFARCT...nition that is the results from repeated cerebral strokes . [ Med Help International ] [ Search ] [ Ask the Doctor Forums ] The medical glossary has been made...

High blood pressure

...an cause health problems such as heart attack s, strokes and kidney problems. Hormone ... Full articl...ood pressure , can contribute to heart disease , strokes and kidney failure . A number of studies have shown vegetarians to have lower blood pressure s th...

Hemorrhagic stroke

...ain) ... Full article >>> Ischemic strokes occur due to blood vessels becoming blocked whi...en blood vessels in or near the brain. Ischemic strokes account for about 80% of all strokes . Full article >>> Headache is a common symp...

Hemorrhagic

... headaches , it is not the only symptom in these strokes . Full article >>> HEMATEMESIS - Vomiting blood . Commonly seen with a hemorrhagic ulcer ( peptic ulcer disease ), erosive gastritis , esophageal varices, or esophageal tear ( Mallory-Weiss tear ). This symptom warrant s imme...

Hemorrhage

...article >>> About 20 percent of all strokes that we see are caused by hemorrhage . In these strokes , bleeding into the brain itself does damage to the brain. Full article >>> LEUKOCY...

Heat exhaustion

...ture s. Find out more about heat exhaustion and strokes . MORE FEATURES - ... Full article >>>...

Heart failure

... Full article >>> Heart attack s, strokes , diabetes mellitus and heart failure are the most common of these. The seriousness of this severe affliction is obvious from the medical term that describes it -- morbid obesity . Full article >>> In a 2005 study, men and women w...

Heart Attack

... (CKD) increases the risk of heart attack s and strokes . If you are in the early stages of renal disea...iabetes , high blood pressure , heart attack s, strokes , arthritis , gall stones , back, hip , knee , ... Full article >>> Nothing, in f...

Hardening Of The Arteries

...nderlying cause of almost all heart attack s and strokes . If you have the condition, now's the time to act. Full article >>> ALAN HIRSCH, MD: Most individuals have heard of the word " hardening of the arteries ." The medical term is atherosclerosis . Full article >>> ATHERO...

Gall Stones

...iabetes , high blood pressure , heart attack s, strokes , arthritis , gall stones , back, hip , knee , ... Full article >>> This secton looks at some of the illnesses which can affect the liver such as gall stones and alcohol problems. Full article >>> A radiopaque co...

Gall

...iabetes , high blood pressure , heart attack s, strokes , arthritis , gall stones , back, hip , knee , ... Full article >>> CholecystectomySurgical removal of the gall - bladder . CholelithotomySurgical incision into the gall - bladder to remove stones. Contrast agentA substance ...

Foot Problems

...iabetes , high blood pressure , heart attack s, strokes , arthritis , gall stones , back, hip , knee , ankle and foot problems ... Full article >>> Of course you can run in whatever pair you come across first in your sock drawer, but there is sophisticated sock technology out there,...

Fibrillation

...heart beat which can lead to blood clots and strokes . This article looks the causes of the condition and what treatment is available. Full article >>> Atrial fibrillation /flutter Multi focal atria l tachycardia Paroxysm al supra ventricular tachycardia Palpitations Fainti...

First

...ture s. Find out more about heat exhaustion and strokes . Full article >>> First -Aid Kit Programs related to this topic This Health Topic is not associated with any programs or procedures. Full article >>> Almost everyone will need to use a first aid kit at some time. T...

Emergency Medicine

...ter, reviews risk factors, early warning signs of strokes and discusses the many benefits of rehabilitation . Full article >>> Review Date : 10/28/2003 Reviewed By : Cherlin Johnson, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine , University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. Review provid...

Drug abuse

...behind heart disease , cancer , lung disease , strokes and accidents , says a report based on an analysis of existing studies. Full article >>> depression alcohol or drug abuse psychosocial stress lack of affection or warmth shown toward infant ... Full article >>>...

Death

... greater risk of death from heart attack s and strokes than men with diabetes . Next: Why do people with diabetes have increased risks? Upcoming sections: ... Full article >>> Call your health care provider if there is a family history of glycogen storage disease or early infant d...

Coronary Artery Disease

... blood pressure , blood clots , aneurysm s, and strokes Cancer (especially in the lung, mouth, larynx ...y artery disease , enlargement of the heart , or strokes . Full article >>> It may be used to detect a heart attack , heart muscle functi...

Cardioversion

..., digoxin . To prevent clots forming and causing strokes . Full article >>> Electrical " shock " (de fibrillation or cardioversion ), the implantation of a temporary pacemaker to interrupt the arrhythmia , or antiarrhythmic drugs may be used. Text Continued Below ... Full article >...

Cardiovascular Disease

... brain cell deterioration following a series of strokes , cardiovascular disease , or Alzheimer 's disease (see dementia ). Full article >>>...

Breasts

...re and sensitivity to pressure. Therefore, gentle strokes should be for those who are sensitive or have softer breasts . Moderate pressure may be more effective for those with firmer-textured breasts . Full article >>> Any problem with the breasts can be frightening because women immedia...

Brain Tumors

... previously learned and commonly occurs following strokes or in people with brain tumors or degenerative disease s that affect the language areas of the brain. Full article >>> An EEG can help your health care provider diagnose medical problems such as epilepsy , sleep apnea , ence...

Brain aneurysm

...minimize the damage due to swelling . Victims of strokes , brain aneurysm s, and transient ischemic attacks should seek immediate medical treatment . Full article >>>...

Body weight

...ect consequence of their weight. Heart attack s, strokes , diabetes mellitus and heart failure are the most common of these. Full article >>> Other documented effects of GHB include amnesia and hypotonia (associated with doses of 10 mg/kg body weight ); a normal sequence of rapid e...

Blood pressure

...betes , high blood pressure , heart attack s, strokes , arthritis , gall stones , back, hip , knee , ... Full article >>> An ailment characterized by underfunctioning of the adrenal glands . Characterized by anemia , weakness , low blood pressure and brownish discoloration of t...

Blood disorders

...al blood clots can form and are associated with strokes and pulmonary embolism , or pregnancy loss . Full article >>> blood disorders , such as anemia , low platelet count , lowwhite blood cell count bleeding problems diabetes mellitus ... Full article >>> You...

Blood clots

...al blood clots can form and are associated with strokes and pulmonary embolism , or pregnancy loss . ...heart beat which can lead to blood clots and strokes . This article looks the causes of the condition and what treatment is available. Full article &#...

Atrial fibrillation

...heart beat which can lead to blood clots and strokes . This article looks the causes of the condition and what treatment is available. Full article >>> Atrial fibrillation /flutter Multi focal atria l tachycardia Paroxysm al supra ventricular tachycardia Palpitations Fainting...

Atria

...heart beat which can lead to blood clots and strokes . This article looks the causes of the condition and what treatment is available. Full article >>> Atria l fibrillation /flutter Multi focal atria l tachycardia Paroxysm al supra ventricular tachycardia Palpitations Fainti...

Atherosclerosis

...nderlying cause of almost all heart attack s and strokes . If you have the condition, now's the time to act. Full article >>> Atherosclerosis often shows no symptoms until flow within a blood vessel has become seriously compromised. Typical symptoms of atherosclerosis include chest pa...

Aphasia

... previously learned and commonly occurs following strokes or in people with brain tumors or degenerative disease s that affect the language areas of the brain. Full article >>> APHASIA : Loss of ability to speak or understand speech. APHTHOUS ULCER : A painful oral or esophageal sore on...

Amputation

... heart attack s), and blood vessels (leading to strokes , peripheral arterial disease , and possibly amputation ). Full article >>>...

Alzheimer

...eimer 's disease , senile dementia , multi ple strokes , diabetes , hypothyroidism , liver failure, and kidney failure . Full article >>> Some illnesses may begin with abnormalities of cortical coupling, the correlation in brain activity between cortexes of the brain. Researchers have...