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Did you know?
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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The longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.
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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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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.
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Vaccines prevent between 2.5 and 4 million deaths every year.