Positive Rheumatoid Factor
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Sometimes back pain can be caused by a condition that needs immediate medical evolution.
Depression is common in people with heart disease. It puts them at higher risk of death-yet it’s often unrecognized. People with heart disease, and their families, should be aware of depression warning signs and seek medical evaluation if they appear.
People with heart disease who are otherwise fit may want to maximize the benefit they get from exercise. The best way to do this is to use a heart monitor to ensure workouts in the optimal heart rate zone.