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Severe Chest Pain – Causes and Dangers

Chest pain is a common symptom often concerns most people, and for good reason. With heart disease being one of the leading causes of death in developed nations, chest pain may be a sign of a serious [Read More ...]

Signs of a Blood Clot (Heart, Lungs, Brain, Legs)

We often hear about the dangers of blood clots but these plugs is the body’s way of sustaining life. Normally a bloo clot forms when there is break in a blood vessel. The clot prevents excessive loss of [Read More ...]

Aortic Dissection (Aorta Tear) Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

Once blood is oxygenated at the lungs, it returns to the heart which then pushes this oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. The aorta is the large artery that carries this blood from the heart and distributes [Read More ...]

Heart Pain vs Non-Cardiac Pain, Differences and Other Symptoms

Chest pain is often a cause for concern especially if you are over 40, obese, smoke and have a history of high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Naturally you are inclined to think that it may be a heart [Read More ...]

Tongue Discoloration (Abnormal Colors) Causes

Although the human tongue is expected to be pink, it is not always this color and very often it appears white. However, this is not usually a cause for concern. The pink color of the tongue is largely due to [Read More ...]

Left Arm Pain Caused By Heart Problems In Women

We all experience arm pain at some time or the other. With our arms working all day it is not uncommon for arm pain to occur and in most instances it is just due to strain. Naturally the arm that has been [Read More ...]

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