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Circadian Rhythm Disorders – Treatment

Treatments for circadian rhythm disorders aim to reset your sleep-wake rhythm to align with your environment. Your treatment plan will depend on the type and severity of your circadian rhythm disorder. The most common treatments are healthy lifestyle changes, bright light therapy, and melatonin. Often, your doctor will recommend a combination of these treatments.

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Angina – Vivir con

La angina no es un ataque al corazón, pero indica que tiene un mayor riesgo de sufrir uno. El riesgo es mayor si la angina es inestable. Por esta razón, es importante que reciba un seguimiento y que controle su afección y la comprenda, para saber cuándo solicitar asistencia médica. Si la cardiopatía isquémica se controla con cuidado, la angina puede permanecer estable o incluso mejorar con el tiempo.

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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome - Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

Difficulty breathing is usually the first symptom of ARDS. Other signs and symptoms of ARDS may vary depending on the underlying cause and how severely you are affected. ARDS may take several days to develop, or it can rapidly get worse. Complications may include blood clots, infections, additional lung problems, or organ failure.

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Circadian Rhythm Disorders – Diagnosis

To diagnose a circadian rhythm disorder, your doctor may review your medical history; ask about your symptoms, sleep patterns, and environment; do a physical exam; and order diagnostic tests.

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Circadian Rhythm Disorders – Causes

Circadian rhythm disorders occur when your sleep-wake cycle is out of sync with your environment. Many factors, both internal and external, can cause you to have problems sleeping and raise your risk for a circadian rhythm disorder.

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Circadian Rhythm Disorders – Screening and Prevention

Currently, there are no screening methods to determine who will develop circadian rhythm disorders. Your doctor may ask you about your sleep habits in childhood and the last several years, and if you have performed shift-work. If you are at risk for circadian rhythm disorders, your doctor may recommend certain lifestyle changes to help prevent a circadian rhythm disorder.

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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome - Screening and Prevention

Your doctor may screen for ARDS if you have risk factors for ARDS. Getting vaccines to prevent the flu and other infections, avoiding tobacco smoke, limiting the amount of alcohol you drink, and limiting your exposure to pollution can reduce your risk of getting ARDS.

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Enfermedad isquémica del corazón – Factores de riesgo

Hay muchos factores de riesgo para la enfermedad isquémica del corazón. Su riesgo de enfermedad isquémica del corazón aumenta con el tipo y la cantidad de factores de riesgo que tiene, y qué tan graves son. Algunos factores de riesgo, como la presión arterial alta y el colesterol alto en la sangre, se pueden cambiar a través de cambios en el estilo de vida saludable para el corazón. Otros factores de riesgo, como el género, la edad avanzada, los antecedentes familiares y genéticos, y la raza y el origen étnico no se pueden modificar.

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Enfermedad isquémica del corazón – ¿Qué deben saber las mujeres?

La enfermedad del corazón es la principal causa de muerte para las mujeres. Las mujeres que tienen síntomas de enfermedad isquémica del corazón tienen menos probabilidades que los hombres de tener una enfermedad arterial coronaria obstructiva. Sin embargo, pueden tener un mayor riesgo de enfermedad coronaria microvascular y de complicaciones graves de la enfermedad arterial coronaria, incluidos coágulos de sangre en las arterias del corazón.

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Asma – Diagnóstico

Su médico puede diagnosticar asma basado en su historia médica, un examen físico y los resultados de las pruebas diagnósticas. Su historia de los síntomas del asma ayudará a que su médico determine si tiene asma leve, moderado o grave. El nivel de gravedad se utiliza para determinar el tratamiento que recibirá.

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