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79Questions To Ask A Doctor After Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary embolisms (PEs) are very serious. PEs are blood clots in the the lungs. These clots prevent oxygen from reaching the blood in the lungs. The cause of the embolism, the damage from the...
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83Broccoli is bad for me? Questions and Answers about Coumadin
Many people are placed on Coumadin or warfarin. These are the same drugs. Warfarin is the generic name for Coumadin. Warfarin is a serious medication but can be used safely when monitored. Monitoring means...
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89Factor V Leiden
Factor V Leiden is also known as FVL. It is a genetic condition that increases the chances of having blood clots. FVL can contribute to Deep Vein Thrombosis (clots in your veins), Pulmonary Embolisms (clots...
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86Recovering From A Pulmonary Embolism - What To Expect
Recovery from a pulmonary embolism often begins in an emergency room or an emergency squad. It begins when the patient has a diagnosis of pulmonary embolism and is given blood thinners to stop new clots...
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74NuvaRing Side Effects You Should Know
NuvaRing is a contraceptive vaginal ring, about 2 inches in diameter that releases a combination of estrogen and progestin over 3 weeks, followed by 1-week ring-free period. It sounds perfect for women who...
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73Dying to Breathe
The pain was crushing, as if a giant hand were squeezing my side and not letting go, I was gasping for breath and the world seemed to be dilating out of view. I wanted to scream, but it came out in a whimper....
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58Differential Diagnosis of Acute Myocardial Infarction
In general, all causes of precordial and chest pain have to be considered in the differential diagnosis of an acute myocardial infarction. In persistent chest pain, which is associated with symptoms such as...
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84Thrombophilia: Factor V Leiden, Lupus Anticoagulant, Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) And Other Clotting Conditions
Many people have heard of hemophilia but not many people have heard of thrombophilia. Hemophilia is a condition where a person may have excessive bleeding. Thrombophilia is the opposite; it is a disease...
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77DVT Can Complicate Long Flights
If you're going to take an overseas flight, and will be in the air for many hours, you might want to consider taking one small precaution that could help prevent considerable pain, and might even save...
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70A Deadly Mix Of Nicotine And Birth Control
For the most part, birth control pills are a safe and effective way to prevent conception. There are other uses for the pill other than preventing pregnancy. Doctors routinely prescribe birth control to women...
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