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Heart Valve Problems: Aortic Insufficiency
Aortic insufficiency means your aortic valve has problems closing. Blood leaks back through the valve. Extra blood may cause the ventricle to stretch. A stretched ventricle doesn't squeeze as well. In time, the heart won't move blood the way it should.
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Heart Valve Problems: Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral valve prolapse is the most common heart valve problem. It's usually not serious. With this problem, the valve bulges slightly back into the atrium when it closes. This may allow a tiny amount of blood to leak.
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Your High Blood Pressure Risk Factors
Risk factors are things that make you more likely to have a disease or condition. Find out about risks you might have for high blood pressure and which ones you can change.
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Taking a Beta-Blocker
Beta-blockers decrease your heart's workload and help it beat more regularly. This can reduce chest pain. It may also lower your blood pressure.
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Taking Potassium
Potassium supplements help replace potassium your body as lost. This can happen if you take a water pill (diuretic), or because of a medical condition. Read on for tips on how to take potassium, as well as safety advice.
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After Peripheral Artery Bypass Surgery: In the Hospital
After peripheral artery bypass surgery, plan on being in the hospital for about 3 to 8 days. The length of your stay depends on the type of bypass you have, your health, and how you respond to surgery.
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Healthy Kidneys
Learn about the kidneys--where they're located, how they filter waste from the blood, and their other roles in keeping the body healthy.
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Kidney Problems
Kidney damage can be temporary or permanent, depending on what caused it. Here are some reasons why kidneys may fail.
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Urinary Tract Infections in Men
Men can get different kinds of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Knowing which kind of infection you have may help you prevent future UTIs.
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