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Drug Warning

In 2005, the FDA added warnings of partial vision loss to the labels of sidenafil (Viagra), tadalafil (Cialis), and vardenafil (Levitra). It is not certain if the risk for vision loss (a condition called non-arteric anterior ischemic optic neuropathy or NAION) is related to the medications or the vascular disease conditions that cause erectile dysfunction (ED). Patients who use these drugs and experience vision loss should immediately stop the medication and contact their d...

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What to Expect When You Meet the Physician
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

...medical conditions causing/worsening your abnormal cholesterol levels i.e. low thyroid, liver... Read more »

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Common Hypertension Complications
By Alvin Hopkinson , Health Expert

...of increase blood pressure, smoking, fluctuating cholesterol levels, obesity, family medical... Read more »

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What are the Symptoms of Heart Attack in Women?
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...smoking and exercise habits, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. If you smoke, quit. Talk to... Read more »

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Dr. Cynthia Shelby Lane Answers Your Questions About Heart Disease
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...heart disease risk? Does it have a direct affect on cholesterol levels or blood pressure?   Dr.... Read more »

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Antipsychotic Medication, Weight Gain and Heart Disease
By Dr. Ballas , Health Expert

...increase the chances of gaining weight and having higher cholesterol levels. These medications... Read more »

Health Guide

Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs
...smokes, or a post-menopausal woman with a ten-year history of diabetes and chronic unfavorable blood cholesterol levels, for instance. The screening for undetected ischemia is a medical history... Read more »
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Patient Guide
...particularly harmful, because they can speed up the development of PAD, atherosclerosis, and obesity. Improve cholesterol level. This is especially important if you have a family history of... Read more »
Alzheimer's Facts- From the Alzheimer's Assocation
...the risk of developing Alzheimer’s. These measures include controlling blood pressure, weight and cholesterol levels; exercising both body and mind; and staying socially active. How... Read more »
Congestive Heart Failure Diagnosis
...careful physical examination.The medical history risks for heart failure include:HypertensionDiabetesPoor cholesterol levelsHeart or peripheral vascular diseaseSleep apneaThyroid... Read more »
High Blood Pressure: Diagnosis
...disease and stroke, including tobacco use, salt intake, obesity, physical inactivity, and unhealthy cholesterol levels.Any medications being taken.Any symptom that might indicate so-called... Read more »

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