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StrokeStroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability in the U.S. In many cases, strokes don’t have to be deadly or disabling. Knowing the warning signs of a stroke and acting quickly may help you or your loved one escape the damaging effects...
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HypertensionHypertension, or high blood pressure, is a risk factor for heart disease and the most important risk factor for stroke. When your blood pressure is high, it means your heart is working harder to pump blood to your organs. If left untreated, this add...
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Vascular DiseaseVascular disease is a common problem of blood circulation. The blood vessels become narrowed or clogged by fatty or cholesterol deposits called plaque. This can cause several health issues, including heart attack, stroke, aneurysms or kidney problem...
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Vertebral Artery DiseaseThe vertebral artery supplies the brain. Vertebral artery disease, or VAD, can reduce or cut off the blood supply to the brain. It also can result in small pieces (emboli) breaking off and blocking other arteries to the brain or eye. When blood suppl...
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Carotid Artery StenosisCarotid artery stenosis, also called carotid artery disease, is a blockage within the blood vessels that lead to your brain and head. Without a sufficient blood supply, your brain will become deprived of oxygen. This can lead to a stroke, the most c...
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Atrial FibrillationAtrial fibrillation, or AFib, is an irregular heartbeat that can cause blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related conditions. Around 2.7 million people in the United States have AFib, and it is expected to double in the next 2 decade...
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Brain AneurysmAbout 1-2% of the U.S. population likely has a brain aneurysm. However, only about 30,000 of these aneurysms are likely to rupture in a given year. Our advanced neurology and neurosurgery team provides leading brain aneurysm treatment to people in t...
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ObesityMore than simply being overweight, obesity is a serious medical condition that can severely impact your overall health and well-being. Obesity also increases the risk for many other health conditions, including diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Th...
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)Nearly 1 in every 10 teenage girls and women of childbearing age will be diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). And, more than half of those diagnosed didn't know they had it, according to the PCOS Awareness Association.
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Congenital Heart DiseaseThe adult congenital heart disease team at The University of Kansas Health System offers comprehensive care for adults with congenital heart disease, including those who had corrective surgeries in childhood for congenital heart defects and those wh...