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Why does my leg swell if I have varicose veins?

I have varicose veins in my legs. They aren't bad (not all bulgy). But if I stand for any length of time my legs swell up. Is this related?
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Heart transplant question

I had a friend receive a new heart just recently. I am so happy for her. She seems to be doing really well and feeling healthy. You hear about organ rejection though. Does...
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Are there alternatives to a catheter ablation for atrioventricular reciprocating tachycardia

My child, 9 years old has been diagnosed for with Atrioventricular reciprocating tachycardia( AVRT) since he was a baby. Over time, things have gotten worse and his doctor is...
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Valve repair success

How successful is valve repair vs replacement? How do youu know when to do which procedure?
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Abdominal aneurysm prevention

I had a friend die of an abdominal aortic aneurysm recently. Are there waning signs that were maybe missed? What can be done to prevent one from happeninng?
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Do varicose veins come back after treatment?

I am scheduled to have laser treatment of my varicose vein. It is the superficial vein that runs the full length of my right leg. Will the problem be gone permanently after the...
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What is a vascular surgeon?

What exactly does a vascular surgeon do? How is your practice different from a cardiologist?
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Compression knee highs

Do compression knee high socks really help with varicose veins or do I have to wear the tights? They are so hard to get on.
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Increasing resting heart rate, what is it?

My resting heart rate seems to be faster and more pronounced. Even when I'm laying in bed. I do not have any known heart conditions. What could this be?
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Is chest heaviness related to my past heart issues?

I had a heart attack several years ago and am just now experiencing a heavy feeling in my chest (mostly on the right). Could it be another impending heart attack? What else could...
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Will my hip replacement put me at risk for heart disease?

There's history of heart disease in my family (father's side). Currently I don't experience any heart or blood pressure issues. I've been given clearance by my primary physician...
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Don't want to have surgery for enlarged heart--any other options?

I am only 33 (male) but I have just been diagnosed with an enlarged heart after a chest x-ray. My doctor seems to think surgery is unavoidable. What other options are out there?...
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Can I have mitral valve prolapse when doctor can not hear heart murmur?

My doctor suspects that I have mitral valve prolapse- but she says that a heart murmur is not audible. I also had an echo six years ago that never showed it. I do have a lot...
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