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Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Blood pressure naturally rises and falls throughout the day, but it can cause problems if it stays high for a long time. Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. It is sometimes referred to as “the silent killer” because frequently people don’t even know they have it. Common risk factors for hypertension include:…
Learn MoreLung Nodules
A lung nodule is a small growth in the lung. Lung nodules are smaller than three centimeters in diameter. A growth larger than three centimeters is called a lung mass. Most lung nodules are benign (benign). Benign lung nodules can have a wide variety of causes, including: Infections Noninfectious disorders such as sarcoidosis, granulomatosis with…
Learn MorePulmonary Embolism
A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs. In most cases, pulmonary embolism is caused by blood clots that travel to the lungs from deep veins in the legs or other parts of the body. The parts of lung served by each blocked artery are robbed of…
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Snoring is a loud breathing sound that occurs during sleep. It can increase the risk for diabetes, obesity, hypertension, stroke, heart attack, and other cardiovascular problems. Possible causes include: Being overweight Tissue swelling during the last month of pregnancy Crooked or bent nasal septum, which is the wall of bone and cartilage between your nostrils…
Learn MoreAbdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, or AAA, is a weakening and bulging of the aorta, the largest artery in the body and the body’s main supplier of blood. If the aneurysm grows to a large size, it can spontaneously rupture, leading to profuse bleeding, shock, and even death. AAAs usually grow slowly, and often have no…
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An aneurysm is an abnormal widening or ballooning of a part of an artery due to weakness in the wall of the blood vessel. It is not clear exactly what causes aneurysms. Some aneurysms are present at birth. Others are caused by defects in the arterial walls. Common locations for aneurysms include: Major artery from…
Learn MoreInsomnia
Insomnia is the term for trouble falling asleep, staying asleep through the night, or waking up too early in the morning. Insomnia may come and go or can be ongoing. Lifestyle habits that may cause insomnia or make it worse include: Going to bed at a different time each night Daytime napping Poor sleeping environment,…
Learn MoreSleep Disorders
Sleep disorders are conditions that result in changes in the way that you sleep. Common types of sleep disorders include: Insomnia – difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep throughout the night Sleep apnea – experiencing abnormal patterns in breathing while asleep Restless legs syndrome (RLS) – a sleep movement disorder that affects the legs Narcolepsy…
Learn MoreBronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy is used to view the airways and diagnose lung disease. It may also be used during treatment for some lung conditions. Common reasons to perform a diagnostic bronchoscopy include: Investigating abnormal changes to the lung, changes or scarring of lung tissue, or a collapsed lung Lymph node biopsy Shortness of breath or low oxygen…
Learn MoreDigital X-Rays
Digital x-rays use ionizing radiation to produce an image digitally, offering images of the abdomen, chest, extremities, head, pelvis and spine. Digital x-rays produce 80% less radiation than traditional x-ray technology, reducing patient exposure. Additionally, the digital x-ray images can be enhanced using computer software for easier viewing.
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