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Hypertension

High blood pressure

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Angina

Chest pain

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Acute

New, urgent, sudden

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Chronic

Ongoing, long-term

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Alopecia

Hair loss

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Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

Stroke

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Myocardial infarction

Heart attack

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Edema

Swelling

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CT scan

CAT scan

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Cryotherapy

Freezing off

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Abdomen

Stomach

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Tachycardia

Fast heart rate, heart racing

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Bradycardia

Slow heart rate

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Hyperglycemia

High blood sugar

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Hypoglycemia

Low blood sugar

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GERD

Heartburn or acid reflux

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Shortness of breath

Trouble breathing

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Phalanges

Fingers and toes

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Arrhythmia

Irregular heart rhythm

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Erythrocytes

Red blood cells

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Vertigo

Dizziness or spinning sensation

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Syncope

Fainting or temporary loss of consciousness

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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Blood clot

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Osteoarthritis

Wear and tear arthritis

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

Lou Gehrig’s disease