• Using Nitroglycerin for Angina Discusses using nitroglycerin to treat angina. Covers how to take quick-acting nitroglycerin. Provides info on side effects and interactions with other drugs. Covers how to store nitroglycerin. Includes info on when to call for emergency help.
  • GERD: Controlling Heartburn by Changing Your Habits Actionset Symptoms of GERD can be painful and, if allowed to continue, can lead to complications including esophagitis. Esophagitis is irritation or inflammation of the esophagus. You can make changes to your lifestyle to help relieve your symptoms of GERD. Here are some things to try. Stay at a weight that's healthy for you...
  • Peripheral Arterial Angioplasty In this article, you'll learn the basics about peripheral arterial angioplasty, including how the procedure is done.
  • Temporal Artery Biopsy If you have symptoms of temporal arteritis (also called giant cell arteritis), your doctor may order a temporal artery biopsy to make sure. Giant cell arteritis can occur at various points along an artery. To test for giant cell arteritis, your doctor may have a surgeon take a sample of a blood vessel on your temple and...
  • Asthma and GERD GERD is found in many people who have asthma. GERD is the abnormal backflow, or reflux, of stomach juices into the esophagus, the tube that leads from the throat to the stomach. People with asthma who have heartburn—after meals, when they bend...
  • Heartburn: Changing Your Eating Habits Developing healthier eating habits, losing weight if you need to, and avoiding foods that increase symptoms of GERD may make heartburn less likely to occur. Here are some changes you can try. Stay at a weight that's healthy for you. Extra weight puts more pressure on your stomach and makes you more likely to have...
  • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump An intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is a mechanical device that helps the heart pump blood. It is a long, thin tube called a catheter with a balloon on the end. The balloon inflates and deflates in the same rhythm as the heart. It helps the heart pump blood to the body. An IABP is usually for emergencies only. For...
  • Acid-Reducing Medicines Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes why you take it, how to take it, what you can expect while you're taking it, and any warnings about the medicine. The information provided here is general. So be sure to read the information that came with your medicine. If you have any questions or...
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Screening recommendations for an abdominal aortic aneurysm are different for men and women. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that men ages 65 to 75 who have ever smoked should have a one-time ultrasound screening for an abdominal...
  • Organ Transplant Answers questions about organ transplants. Covers becoming an organ donor and getting on a waiting list. Covers tests used to see if you'd be a good candidate. Looks at medicines that you might take after a transplant. Offers tips for staying healthy.

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