Silent coronary artery disease: what you don't know can hurt you
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Coronary heart disease is often silent, and is diagnosed when people have heart attacks or pains. The disease is caused by atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, thus restricting oxygen flow to the heart muscle. Risks for developing coronary artery disease include inactivity, smoking, stress, diet family history, and diabetes. Detecting the disease can be done with various stress tests.
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 1999
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Type II diabetes: why it's increasing and how to reduce your risk
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The incidence of diabetes has almost tripled since the 1950s, and now afflicts around 16 million Americans. Type II diabetes usually strikes after age 40 and is more common in overweight people. Symptoms includes frequent urination and fatigue. Details about treatment are given.
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 1996
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Coronary bypass surgery
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Issues concerning the effectiveness of coronary bypass operations are discussed, detailing leg vein grafts.
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 2000
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