Effects Of Preeclampsia
Pregnancy And Stroke
My doctor said I had abnormally thick blood. That coupled with the birth control pills I was taking, caused the blood clot behind my left ear, resulting in my stroke. I obviously cannot take birth pills anymore, so I wonder why would I risk my health and become pr... Read more »
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High Blood Pressure and Women: 4 Issues You Need to Know About
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Planning for a Diabetic Pregnancy
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Snoring, Sleep Apnea and Pregnancy
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Foot, leg, and ankle swelling
Abnormal buildup of fluid in the ankles, feet, and legs is called peripheral edema. Alternative Names Swelling of the ankles - feet - legs; Ankle swelling; Foot... Read more »High Blood Pressure: Complications
...Hypertension precedes heart failure in 75 -90% of heart failure cases. High blood pressure has various effects that cause the heart to fail, including:To compensate for increased blood pressure,... Read more »Type 1 Diabetes
...causes arteries to narrow.Angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs) block angiotensin.Beta-blockers block the effects of adrenaline and ease the hearts pumping action.Calcium-channel blockers (CCBs)... Read more »Epilepsy: Outlook and Effects
Outlook and EffectsGeneral Outlook for Patients with EpilepsyMost patients can control their seizures with a single drug and stop drug treatment completely after 2 seizureless years. In fact, the... Read more »Periodontal Disease: Complications
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