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Chronic Cough
A chronic cough is a cough that lasts eight weeks or longer. A chronic cough is more than just an annoyance. A chronic cough can interrupt restorative sleep and lead to exhaustion. Severe cases of chronic cough can cause vomiting, lightheadedness and even rib fractures. While it can sometimes be difficult to pinpoint the problem…
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Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body cannot regulate the amount of sugar in the blood. To understand diabetes, it is important to first understand the normal process by which food is broken down and used by the body for energy. Several things happen when food is digested and absorbed: A sugar called…
Learn MoreEsophageal Stricture
Esophageal stricture is a narrowing of the esophagus that causes swallowing difficulties. It can be caused by: Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) Eosinophilic esophagitis Injuries caused by an endoscope Long-term use of a nasogastric (NG) tube Swallowing substances that harm the lining of the esophagus Treatment of esophageal varices
Learn MoreHyperlipidemia (High Blood Cholesterol)
Hyperlipidemia is the medical term for high blood cholesterol, or a significant amount of “fat” in the blood. This can increase the chance of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems.
Learn MoreHypertension (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 MoreParavalvular Leak
A paravalvular leak occurs in a small number of patients who have had valve replacement surgery. The leak happens in the space between the patient’s heart tissue and the valve replacement.
Learn MorePatent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a congenital heart defect that results from an abnormal connection between the aorta and the pulmonary artery in the heart. While in the womb, the aorta and the pulmonary artery are connected by a temporary blood vessel called the ductus arteriosus as part of normal fetal circulation. The baby receives…
Learn MorePatent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
The patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a small hole located in the septum – the wall between the two upper chambers of the heart. While in the womb, a fetus does not use its lungs to get oxygen-rich blood. Instead, blood comes from the mother’s placenta and is delivered through the umbilical cord. The foramen…
Learn MorePediatric Arrhythmia
An arrhythmia is a change in the regular, even rhythm of the heartbeat. Many pediatric arrhythmias are isolated occurrences that are harmless, but some can be serious and even life-threatening. Atrial arrhythmias in children include: Premature atrial contractions (PACs)— early beats that start in the atria Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)— a rapid, usually regular rhythm, starting…
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