The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
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No drugs are available to relieve parathyroid disease. Parathyroid disease is caused by a parathyroid tumor, and it needs to be removed by surgery.
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People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.
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Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.
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The longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.
Symptoms of a patient in shock.
Building competency in patient centered care
It is important to act concerned when a patient is upset.
