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Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.

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Ether was used widely for surgeries but became less popular because of its flammability and its tendency to cause vomiting. In England, it was quickly replaced by chloroform, but this agent caused many deaths and lost popularity.

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Individuals are never “cured” of addictions. Instead, they learn how to manage their disease to lead healthy, balanced lives.

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The longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.

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Approximately 70% of expectant mothers report experiencing some symptoms of morning sickness during the first trimester of pregnancy.

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