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Health Encyclopedia: Alcoholism Complications

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Alcoholism reduces life expectancy by 10 - 12 years. Next to smoking, it is the most common preventable cause of death in America. Although studies indicate that adults who drink moderately (about one drink a day) have a lower mortality rate than their nondrinking peers, their risk for untimely death increases with heavier drinking. The earlier a person begins drinking heavily, the greater their chance of developing serious illnesses later on. Once one becomes dependent on alcohol, ...

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Sharp Chest Pain: What it Means and When You Should See the Doctor

By Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist , Health Expert

...very common presentation for chest pain is that of a sharp chest pain. Sharp can be... Read more »

What are some Causes of Chest Pain other than Heart or BP Abnormalities?

By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

What does one do if she experiences major chest pains and medical examinations reveal no heart or... Read more »

“Why Do My Breasts Hurt?” A Guide To Breast Pain

By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

That uncomfortable burning sensation you feel just before your period. The soreness and tenderness... Read more »

Guest Share Post: Anxiety Induced Chest Pain

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

This post has been provided by Paul of AnxietyGuru.com. As you may remember, last week, one of my... Read more »

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Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs

A blockage in the heart's arteries may reduce or completely cut off the blood supply to a portion of the heart. This can cause a blood clot to form and totally stop blood flow in a coronary artery,... Read more »

Angina Patient Guide: Symptoms & Causes

What is angina? Angina is short for “angina pectoris,” which in Latin means “pain of the chest.” More specifically, angina is pain originating from the heart when it doesn’t get enough... Read more »

Heart Attack Patient Guide, Part I: Symptoms

The Heart Attack Patient Guide is a simple explanation of what a person is likely to experience when having a heart attack. The guide describes how a person is treated immediately... Read more »

Bypass Surgery Patient Guide: Heart Bypass Information

Why do you need bypass surgery? If you are suffering chest pain or other symptoms that may indicate a cardiovascular problem, your doctor will likely want you to undergo an angiogram (cardiac... Read more »

Stress Test: When are Stress Tests Necessary?

A stress test is an objective way of determining your exertional capacity. It can be used for many reasons. By far the most common use is to assess the cause for a patient complaint such as chest... Read more »

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