The longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.
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There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.
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Patients who cannot swallow may receive nutrition via a parenteral route—usually, a catheter is inserted through the chest into a large vein going into the heart.
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Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.
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Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.