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Inotropic therapy does not have a role in the treatment of most heart failure patients. These drugs can make patients feel and function better but usually do not lengthen the predicted length of their lives.
Everyone has one nostril that is larger than the other.
Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.
To maintain good kidney function, you should drink at least 3 quarts of water daily. Water dilutes urine and helps prevent concentrations of salts and minerals that can lead to kidney stone formation. Chronic dehydration is a major contributor to the development of kidney stones.
People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.