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Revised Article-Hypotension
Hypotension is abnormally low blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps out blood. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - November 23, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Revised Article-Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a disorder that causes periods of extreme daytime sleepiness. The disorder also may cause muscle weakness. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - November 23, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Revised Article-Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a disorder that causes a strong urge to move your legs. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - November 23, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New Video-Sickle Cell
Sickle cell anemia is an inherited, life-long disease. The symptoms and complications of sickle cell anemia vary. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - November 23, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New Article-DASH Eating Plan
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) is a flexible and balanced eating plan that has been shown to lower high blood pressure. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - November 9, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Revised Article-Marfan Syndrome
Marfan syndrome is a condition in which your body's connective tissue is abnormal. Connective tissue helps support all parts of your body. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - October 19, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Revised Article-EKG
An electrocardiogram, also called an EKG or ECG, is a simple, painless test that records the heart's electrical activity. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - October 19, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Revised Article-Aplastic Anemia
Aplastic anemia is a blood disorder in which the body's bone marrow doesn't make enough new blood cells. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - October 19, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Revised Spanish Article-COPD/EPOC
La enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica, o EPOC, es una enfermedad progresiva que hace que sea difícil respirar. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - October 19, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Revised Article-Sickle Cell Anemia
Sickle cell anemia is the most common form of sickle cell disease (SCD). SCD is a serious disorder in which the body makes sickle-shaped red blood cells. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - October 15, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Revised Article-Endocarditis
Endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - October 15, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Revised Article-Chest MRI
Chest MRI is a safe, noninvasive test. This test creates detailed pictures of the structures in your chest, such as your chest wall, heart, and blood vessels. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - October 15, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Revised Article-Cough
A cough is a natural reflex that protects your lungs. Coughing helps clear your airways of lung irritants, such as smoke and mucus. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - October 15, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New Article-Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis, or HP, is a disease in which the lungs become inflamed from breathing in foreign substances, such as molds, dusts, and chemicals. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - October 15, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Revised Article-Hemophilia
Hemophilia (heem-o-FILL-ee-ah) is a rare bleeding disorder in which your blood doesn't clot normally. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - September 1, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news