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Thalassemia Overview
Thalassemia is a blood disorder passed down through families (inherited) in which the body makes an abnormal form of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. The...
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High Blood Pressure Overview
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension is a serious condition that can lead to coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, and other health problems. Anyone whose blood...
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Symptoms of High Blood Pressure
Most people with high blood pressure have no signs or symptoms, even if blood pressure number reachs dangerously high levels. Regular checkups will show you if your blood pressure is...
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Diagnosis of High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure (HBP) is determined by using a blood pressure test. This test will be done several times to ensure the results are correct. If your figures are high,...
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Causes of High Blood Pressure
In 90% of people with hypertension, the trigger of high blood pressure is unknown and is described as primary or essential hypertension. While the specific trigger is undiscovered, there are...
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What Causes a Heart Attacks?
Most heart attacks are triggered by a blood clot that obstructs one of the coronary arteries. The coronary arteries carried blood and oxygen to the heart. If the blood flow...
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Deep Vein Thrombosis Overview
Deep vein thrombosis is a condition in which a blood clot forms in a vein that is deep inside the body. Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) mainly affects the large veins in the lower...
