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What Causes Carotid Artery Disease? |
Carotid artery disease seems to start when damage occurs to the inner layers of the carotid arteries. The buildup of plaque or blood clots can severely narrow or block the carotid arteries, which limits the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your brain. |
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How Is Coronary Heart Disease Diagnosed? |
Your doctor will diagnose coronary heart disease based on your medical and family histories, risk factors, a physical exam, and results from one or more tests and procedures: electrocardiogram (EKG), stress testing, echocardiography, chest x ray, blood tests, and coronary angiography and cardiac catheterization. |
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¿Cómo se puede prevenir o retrasar la aterosclerosis? |
Tomar acción para controlar sus factores de riesgo a través de una alimentación saludable para el corazón, actividad física, dejar de fumar y control del peso puede ayudar a prevenir o retrasar la aterosclerosis y las enfermedades relacionadas con ella. |
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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis - Risk Factors |
Risk factors for developing hypersensitivity pneumonitis include age, environment or occupation, family history and genetics, lifestyle habits, other medical conditions, and possibly sex or gender. |
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Consumir una alimentación saludable para el corazón |
Una alimentación saludable para el corazón incluye vegetales, frutas, granos enteros, productos lácteos sin grasa o bajos en grasa, pescado, carnes magras (con poca grasa), pollo y otras aves, huevos, nueces, semillas, productos de soya, legumbres y aceites vegetales (excepto los aceites de coco y de palma). Además, limita el sodio, las grasas saturadas y grasas trans, los azúcares agregados y el alcohol. |
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Cardiac CT Scan |
A cardiac CT scan is a painless imaging test that uses x rays to take many detailed pictures of your heart and its blood vessels. |
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Carotid Endarterectomy |
Carotid endarterectomy is surgery that removes plaque buildup from inside a carotid artery in your neck. |
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Percutaneous Coronary Intervention |
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), also known as coronary angioplasty, is a nonsurgical procedure that improves blood flow to your heart. |
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Tracheostomy |
A tracheostomy is a surgically made hole that goes through the front of your neck into your trachea, or windpipe. A breathing tube, called a trach tube, is placed through the hole and directly into your windpipe to help you breathe. |
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Treatment of Overweight and Obesity |
Treatment for overweight and obesity will depend on the cause and severity of your condition. Possible treatments to aim for a healthy weight include healthy lifestyle changes, behavioral weight-loss treatment programs, medicines, and possibly surgery. |
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