The longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.
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The first-known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used in Egypt in 2000 BC. Condoms were also reportedly used, made of animal bladders or intestines.
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Congestive heart failure is a serious disorder that carries a reduced life expectancy. Heart failure is usually a chronic illness, and it may worsen with infection or other physical stressors.
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More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.
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After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.
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