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Acid Reflux Treatment

Are you at risk for coronary artery disease?

A variety of habits and health conditions increase the likelihood that you have (or will eventually develop) coronary artery disease. These risk factors include

  • a high blood cholesterol level

  • a high level of LDL cholesterol, commonly called "bad cholesterol"

  • a low level of HDL cholesterol, commonly called "good cholesterol"

  • high blood pressure (hypertension)

  • diabetes

  • family history of coronary artery disease at a fairly young age

  • cigarette smoking

  • obesity

  • physical inactivity (too little regular exercise).

What would you like to do next?

dash  Review typical symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux.
dash  Proceed with the treatment portion of the guide.

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