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Health Encyclopedia: Coronary Artery Disease Prognosis

Prognosis

In the U.S., coronary artery disease is the leading killer of both men and women. In 2003, nearly 500,000 people died because of CAD. On the positive side, heart attack mortality rates have been declining. Half of men and 63% of women who die of heart disease do not have angina or other warning symptoms prior to their fatal attacks. Although at this time no tests can reliably predict whether a heart attack will occur, experts estimate that up to 30% of fatal attacks and many follow-up s...

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The Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack and Stroke - Re-Visited

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...range from severe pain to a squeezing, pressure or heartburn sensation. This discomfort will... Read more »

Heartburn During Pregnancy

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...the whole time. And in the third pregnancy, I had heartburn. Heartburn that stopped me from... Read more »

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Boniva, Fosamax, Actonel: Which One is Right for You?

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...though possible side effects are trouble swallowing; heartburn; mild flu-like symptoms; and... Read more »

Gastroesophageal reflux disease and pregnancy

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...pregnant and she has been suffering from a lot of heartburn. Why is this happening and what can... Read more »

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Scleroderma: Prognosis

...in the digestive tract:Complications in the Upper Digestive Tract.Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (heartburn and trouble swallowing) is a common problem and much more severe than in the general... Read more »

Acid Reflux Symptoms

Heartburn. Heartburn is the primary symptom of GERD. It is a burning sensation that radiates up from the stomach to the chest and throat. Heartburn is most likely to occur in connection with... Read more »

Sleep Apnea: Symptoms

...impaired mental or emotional functioningSnoring (bed partners may report very loud and interrupted snoring)Heartburn (acid back-up that causes heartburn may be responsible for some cases of sleep... Read more »

Asthma Management and Control

...be overweight and to have severe GERD in the lower part of the esophagus. [See In-Depth Report #85: Heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease.]Managing Hormonal-Related Asthma. Women who... Read more »

Acid Reflux (GERD) Risk Factors

...Elderly people with GERD tend to have a more serious condition than younger people.Risk Factors for Heartburn and GERDEating Pattern. Anyone who eats a heavy meal and subsequently lies on the back... Read more »

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