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Many people who have sarcoidosis have no signs or symptoms. Some people experience general signs and symptoms of sarcoidosis such as fatigue, fever, and weight loss. If inflammation continues, some people may develop permanent scarring, which can lead to life-threatening serious heart or lung complications.

Your doctor will diagnose heart failure based on your medical and family histories, a physical exam, and results from one or more tests: electrocardiogram (EKG), chest x ray, B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) blood test, echocardiography, Doppler ultrasound, Holter monitor, nuclear heart scan, cardiac catheterization, coronary angiography, stress testing, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and thyroid function tests.

COPD has no cure yet. However, lifestyle changes and treatments can help you feel better, stay more active, and slow the progress of the disease.

El riesgo de angina puede aumentar por la edad, el entorno o el trabajo, el historial familiar y genético, el estilo de vida, otras afecciones, la raza o el sexo.

Como el diagnóstico está basado en los valores de la presión arterial, esta enfermedad puede pasar desapercibida durante años, ya que los síntomas no suelen aparecer sino hasta que la presión arterial alta crónica ha causado daño al cuerpo y se presentan complicaciones.

Los signos y síntomas varían según el tipo de angina y el sexo (hombre o mujer). Los síntomas de la angina pueden diferir en la gravedad, la ubicación en el cuerpo, la duración y en qué tanto alivio siente al descansar o tomar medicamentos. Ya que los síntomas de la angina y de un ataque al corazón pueden ser los mismos, llame al 9-1-1 si siente molestias en el pecho que no desaparezcan con reposo o medicamentos.

After your baby leaves the hospital, he or she will likely need follow-up care. It is important to follow your child’s treatment plan and get regular care. It is also important to take care of your mental health as you care for your baby at home.

Peripheral artery disease is more common in blacks than any other racial or ethnic group. The major risk factors for peripheral artery disease include smoking, older age, and diseases and conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, coronary heart disease, stroke, and metabolic syndrome.

Heart-healthy eating involves consuming vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat dairy products, fish, lean meats, poultry, eggs, nuts, seeds, soy products, legumes, and vegetable oils (except coconut and palm oils). Also, it limits sodium, saturated and trans fats, added sugars, and alcohol.

For most people with high blood pressure, a doctor will develop a treatment plan that may include heart-healthy lifestyle changes alone or with medicines. Heart-healthy lifestyle changes, such as heart-healthy eating, can be highly effective in treating high blood pressure.