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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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Complications of influenza include: bacterial pneumonia, ear and sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic conditions such as asthma, congestive heart failure, or diabetes.
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The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.
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According to the CDC, approximately 31.7% of the U.S. population has high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad cholesterol" levels.