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Sperm Granulomas. After vasectomy, sperm often leak from the vasectomy site or from a rupture in the epididymis, the tightly coiled, thin tube that connects the testicle to the vas deferens. Sperm elicit a very strong response from the immune system, which views them as foreign substances and attacks them. Sperm leakage therefore provokes an inflammatory reaction. The body forms pockets to trap the sperm in scar tissue and inflammatory cells. Firm balls of tissue about 1/2...

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A Lifetime of Stress Could Be a Precursor to Stroke

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...another cause of stroke. We know that the cardiovascular system (heart, arteries, and... Read more »

Benefits of Omega-3 for Bipolar Uncertain

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...omega-3, which is recognized as beneficial to the cardiovascular system, fetal development,... Read more »

Alcohol Consumption and Heart Disease Prevention: How Much is Enough?

By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

...much alcohol is the "right amount." As far as the cardiovascular system is concerned, there is... Read more »

Breast Cancer and Hormone Therapy

By Sandy Greenquist , Health Expert

...population of women estrogen is productive of the cardiovascular system and will reduce coronary... Read more »

Do low-carb diets promote a healthy heart?

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...more effective in preserving and promoting a healthy cardiovascular system than low-carb diets.... Read more »

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Angioplasty Patient Guide: Find Angioplasty Information

What is angioplasty? Coronary balloon angioplasty is an invasive method of opening blocked arteries that might impede flow to the heart, and possibly result in heart attack or death. It is more... Read more »

Causes of Cardiac Enlargement

What is cardiac enlargement? Cardiac enlargement refers to an increase in the size of the heart. There are two types of cardiac enlargement: hypertrophy and dilation. (Though usually occurring... Read more »

Angina Treatment Patient Guide- Enhanced External Counterpulsation

What is enhanced external counterpulsation?Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) is a treatment for angina (also called angina pectoris), or chest pain. Angina occurs when the muscle cells of ... Read more »

High Blood Pressure, Hypertension Patient Guide

It is estimated that one in four adults (approximately 50 million) in the United States has elevated blood pressure – and more than 30 percent of them are unaware of it. Since people with... Read more »

Bipolar Disorder Treatment

Bipolar disorder is a recurrent disease that can be unpredictable. The major goals of treatment are to:Treat and reduce the severity of acute episodes of mania or depression when they... Read more »

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