... body (including the heart itself), where that oxygen is used up. Common defects A PDA stands for "patent ductus arteriosus-. A PDA is an abnormal opening between the aorta and the pulmonary artery. This opening causes too much blood flow to the lungs, and gets the lungs all wet. Kids with a PDA can get winded pretty quickly, and babies with a large PDA may ... still need to be closed directly by a congenital heart surgeon. In transposition, the two great vessels are backwards in position. Soooo, the aorta is where the pulmonary artery should be, and the pulmonary artery is where the aor...

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... such as male patterned baldness, smaller breasts, deeper voices, excessive body hair and menstrual irregularities, are common in females who abuse this drug. There is evidence that steroid use contributes coronary artery diseases, ligament injuries, high blood pressure, changes in your cholesterol level, sterility, and liver disease change in skin pigment and eyes having a yellowish tint, severe acne, and water retention are ... ...

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... most feared of all, Gyno better known as Bitch tits. Its not only your appearance that could be at risk but you can also get other health problems. There are coronary artery diseases, ligament injuries, high blood pressure, changes in your cholesterol level, sterility, and liver disease. For males you can get breast development, kidney disease, headaches, muscle cramps, abdominal pains, and ... ...

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... formation of blood clots. All of this reduction in blood flow may cause damage to organs. When brain arteries become blocked and the brain cannot function, a stroke is formed. When a coronary artery becomes blocked, and heart muscle is destroyed a heart attack has occurred. Atherosclerosis is a form of arteriosclerosis. When you smoke, and have high blood pressure, it will contribute to these disorders ... ...

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... acne, genital changes, water retention, and yellowing eyes and skin. Its not only your appearance that could be at risk but you can also get other health problems. There are coronary artery diseases, ligament injuries, high blood pressure, changes in your cholesterol level, sterility, and liver disease. For males you can get breast development, kidney disease, headaches, muscle cramps, abdominal pains, and ... ...

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... particles (RLP) in the higher CHO diet compared to the diet higher in unsaturated fat. All of these changes in blood lipids have been associated with an increased risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) in epidemiological studies of Canadians. The pros to eating an increase in carbohydrates is improved cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, more energy and stamina, weight loss and improves ... ...

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