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Symptoms and Diagnosis of Lung Disorders by COPDsurvivor Patient Expert

Posted Thu 23 Apr 2009 5:25pm The MERCK Manual of Medical Information-Second Home Edition Among the most common symptoms of lung disorders are cough, shortness of breath (dyspnea), and wheezing. Less commonly, a blockage in the airways between the mouth and lungs results in a gasping sound when breathing (stridor). Problems in the lungs can also lead to coughing up ... Read on »

LIVER CARE FOUNDATION , NEW DELHI by nitinsyal Patient Expert

Posted Thu 27 Aug 2009 11:34pm About the Liver The Liver is an organ on the right side of the body weighing about 1.5Kg. It is distinctly the largest and a key organ of a human body, characterized by its muddy red colour. It is strategically the first port of entry from the process of digestion before nutrients leave for the rest of the body. It is the only organ in the hum ... Read on »

Diagnosis/Symptoms by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:41pm Abdominal Pain, Long-Term Ongoing or recurrent abdominal pain, also called chronic pain, may be difficult to diagnose, causing frustration for both you and your doctor. Do your symptoms fit one of the diagnoses described in this chart? Keep reading.... Abdominal Pain, Short-Term Just about everyone has had a "stomachac ... Read on »

What is a Heart Attack? by ShapeUp .. Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 1:49pm

1 Comment ANNOUNCER: A heart attack is a sudden condition caused by a blockage in the arteries that feed blood to the heart. When that happens, sections of heart muscle can become severely damaged and die. DAVID F. KONG, MD: Heart attacks are very common. In fact, there are approximately 7 million people in the United States living today who have had a pr ... Read on »

How Safe are Biodegradable Heart Stents? by Kodjoworkout Posted Tue 14 May 2013 7:09am In the stream of medical science, the practice of using metallic stents has been pretty common until now though a new breakthrough has provided a whole new way in which stents can be made a lot safer for people who need to get these. According to recent studies, bio-absorbable or biodegradable stents are being dubbed the next logical step ... Read on »

The Difference Between Angina and Heart Attack by catattack Posted Fri 19 Jun 2009 10:13pm The below is from RemedyLife: "Nearly 7 million Americans have angina. William E. Boden, M.D., clinical chief of cardiovascular medicine at the University of Buffalo schools of medicine and public health, explains. What is angina? Angina is not a disease but a symptom that occurs in those with narrowed coronary arteries (atherosc ... Read on »

Heart Disease And Woman by Karen H. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 10 Feb 2009 10:04am My local newspaper touted some very compelling statistics regarding heart disease and woman. The American Heart Association States: *coronary heart disease is the #1 killer of woman over 25 *64% of woman who died suddenly of coronary heart disease had no previous symptoms *one of 2.5 female deaths are from cardiovasular disease ... Read on »

The Risks For Woman And Heart Disease by Karen H. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 15 Feb 2011 11:09am The American Heart Association States: coronary heart disease is the #1 killer of woman over 25 64% of woman who died suddenly of coronary heart disease had no previous symptoms one of 2.5 female deaths are from cardiovasular disease, compared to one in 30 from breast cancer heart disease rates in postmenopausal woman ar ... Read on »

Woman’s Risks And Heart Health by Karen H. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 15 Feb 2012 11:39am The American Heart Association States: coronary heart disease is the #1 killer of woman over 25 64% of woman who died suddenly of coronary heart disease had no previous symptoms one of 2.5 female deaths are from cardiovasular disease, compared to one in 30 from breast cancer heart disease rates in postmenopausal woman are 2-3 ... Read on »

Johns Hopkins Health Alert Exercise Safety and Your Heart by Mary Ellen B. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 13 Jul 2009 10:03pm In this Heart Health Alert, cardiologist Dr. Roger S. Blumenthal answers questions on heart health and exercise from two readers who exercise regularly, but still have concerns. These questions come from a recent issue of The Johns Hopkins Heart Bulletin. Q. Is it a dangerous to exercise if I am having angina pa ... Read on »