Harvard Medical School Guide: Managing Atrial Fibrillation
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Should you take low-dose aspirin?
Daily low-dose aspirin can lower the risk of a second heart attack in people who’ve already had one. For people without a history of heart attack, the risk of dangerous bleeding usually outweighs any potential heart-related benefit from taking low-dose aspirin.
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Exercising with low blood pressure: Advice and precautions
People with low blood pressure, which is defined as consistently having a reading lower than 90/60 mm Hg, sometimes feel dizzy or lightheaded during or after exercise. But modifying your exercise routine and taking simple precautions can help.
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Could steroid creams or hormone problems be causing my excess hair growth?
Discover how steroid creams, hormones, thyroid issues, and other conditions might drive new hair growth and when to seek a doctor’s advice.
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Is air travel safe with glaucoma and an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
Explore how glaucoma and an abdominal aortic aneurysm could affect air travel, and which medical details to confirm before you fly.
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What should you eat after a diverticulitis flare?
Recovering from diverticulitis and unsure about fruits and veggies? See how your diet should change short term and what to focus on long term.
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Can stress cause Bell’s palsy?
Explore what doctors know about Bell’s palsy triggers, from stress to viral infections and diabetes, and why pinpointing a cause is tricky
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When should you take your blood pressure medicine for the best effect?
Timing your blood pressure pills can impact control and side effects. Discover how morning vs. bedtime dosing may affect your readings.
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Could my blood pressure medication be causing my hot flashes to return?
After starting treatment for high blood pressure, your hot flashes are back. Explore how medications and other conditions might be involved.
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Sciatica 101 Quiz: How much do you really know?
How much do you really know about sciatica—the type of back and leg pain that can stop you in your tracks? Many people live with aches, tingling, or shooting pain down the leg without fully understanding what’s behind it, how it’s treated, or when it’s time to call a doctor.
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