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Persons who overdose with cardiac glycosides have a better chance of overall survival if they can survive the first 24 hours after the overdose.
During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.
Sildenafil (Viagra®) has two actions that may be of consequence in patients with heart disease. It can lower the blood pressure, and it can interact with nitrates. It should never be used in patients who are taking nitrates.
Cancer has been around as long as humankind, but only in the second half of the twentieth century did the number of cancer cases explode.
Cucumber slices relieve headaches by tightening blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the area, and relieving pressure.