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What is Emphysema?

Emphysema is a form of chronic (long-term) lung disease. Doctors don’t know exactly how smoking destroys air sac linings, but studies show that smo...

Heart Valve Disease

According to the American Heart Association, about 5 million Americans are diagnosed with heart valve disease each year. Heart valve replacement su...

Alcohol and Heart Disease

Drinking alcohol regularly also can raise your blood pressure. So even if you don’t have any alcohol during the week, you shouldn’t save all of you...

Echocardiogram

An echocardiogram is a test that uses ultrasound to show how your heart muscle and valves are working. The electrodes are attached to an electrocar...

When Do I Need a Chest X-Ray for Heart Disease?

Bones and other dense areas show up as lighter areas while areas that don't absorb the radiation appear darker. One of those is a chest X-ray. It u...

Heart Disease, Electrocardiogram, and Specialized EKGs

An electrocardiogram (also called EKG or ECG) is a test that records the electrical activity of your heart through small electrode patches attached...

Men and Stroke

If you're at risk, you need to learn the signs of stroke and make some changes in your lifestyle. Knowing the risk factors and signs of a stroke is...

Top Allergy Terms

Pneumatic otoscope: This tool blows a puff of air into your ear canal to test eardrum movement. Pollen and mold counts: A measure of the amount of ...

Depression Treatment: Your Options

You may meet with several doctors or therapists before you find the one you want to work with. Work with your doctor to find the one that works bes...

Epilepsy Drugs to Treat Seizures

For 70% of patients with epilepsy, drugs can control seizures. However, they can't cure epilepsy, and most people will need to continue taking medi...

Arthritis and Sjgren's Syndrome

Sjögren's syndrome occurs in two basic forms: primary Sjögren's syndrome -- the disease by itself and not associated with any other illness; and se...

Physical and Occupational Therapy for Arthritis

Physical therapists provide exercises designed to preserve the strength and use of your joints. If you have arthritis, many assistive devices have ...