Heart Attacks More than 1 million Americans have a heart attack
Occurs when blood clot blocks artery Can be caused by a spasm of a
coronary artery heart's pumping ability is lessened after a heart
attack
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Heart Valve Disease occurs when the heart valves do not work
the way they should 5 million Americans are diagnosed with heart
valve disease each year blood always flows freely in a forward
direction and that there is no backward leakage The two types are:
Valvular stenosis Valvular insufficiency
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Congenital Heart Failure type of defect or malformation in one
or more structures of the heart or blood vessels that occurs before
birth. cause of congenital heart disease is unknown Some doctor
opinions are down syndrome or viral infection during first
trimester of pregnancy
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The Brain the part of the central nervous system enclosed in
the cranium of humans and other vertebrates Controls mental and
physical actions
Alzheimers disease most common type of dementia Symptoms of
Alzheimer's, including early-onset Alzheimer's, include problems
with memory, judgment, and thinking no cure for this form of
dementia.
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Parkinsons disease Symptoms of Parkinson's disease include
muscle rigidity, tremors, and changes in speech and gait. causes
are unknown but genetics, aging, and toxins are being researched.
no cure for Parkinson's and herbal remedies are unproven. prognosis
depends on the patient's age and symptoms
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Epilepsy disorders characterized by a tendency for recurrent
seizures drugs are prescribed to control seizures, and rarely
surgery is necessary if medications are ineffective
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Stroke Stroke is brain damage caused by a blocked blood vessel
or bleeding in the brain signs of a stroke may include weakness,
numbness, blurred vision, confusion, and slurred speech