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Como el diagnóstico está basado en los valores de la presión arterial, esta enfermedad puede pasar desapercibida durante años, ya que los síntomas no suelen aparecer sino hasta que la presión arterial alta crónica ha causado daño al cuerpo y se presentan complicaciones.

Los signos y síntomas varían según el tipo de angina y el sexo (hombre o mujer). Los síntomas de la angina pueden diferir en la gravedad, la ubicación en el cuerpo, la duración y en qué tanto alivio siente al descansar o tomar medicamentos. Ya que los síntomas de la angina y de un ataque al corazón pueden ser los mismos, llame al 9-1-1 si siente molestias en el pecho que no desaparezcan con reposo o medicamentos.

Para diagnosticar la anemia por deficiencia de hierro, el médico puede hacerle un examen físico o solicitar análisis de sangre u otras pruebas de diagnóstico. Los análisis de sangre mostrarán una concentración baja de hemoglobina y de hierro en la sangre.

For most people with high blood pressure, a doctor will develop a treatment plan that may include heart-healthy lifestyle changes alone or with medicines. Heart-healthy lifestyle changes, such as heart-healthy eating, can be highly effective in treating high blood pressure.

To diagnose a circadian rhythm disorder, your doctor may review your medical history; ask about your symptoms, sleep patterns, and environment; do a physical exam; and order diagnostic tests.

Metabolic syndrome is the name for a group of risk factors that raises your risk for heart disease and other health problems, such as diabetes and stroke. The term "metabolic" refers to the biochemical processes involved in the body's normal functioning.

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease caused by mutations in a gene called the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene.

BPD is a type of neonatal respiratory disease that develops as a result of a newborn's lungs not developing normally while the baby is growing in the womb or not developing fully if the baby was born premature. These babies’ lungs are fragile and can be easily irritated or inflamed after birth. Ventilation, high levels of oxygen, or infections can also damage premature newborns' lungs.

After CABG surgery, you will need time to recover. There are also potential complications from surgery, including arrhythmia, heart attack, and infection.

Difficulty breathing is usually the first symptom of ARDS. Other signs and symptoms of ARDS may vary depending on the underlying cause and how severely you are affected. ARDS may take several days to develop, or it can rapidly get worse. Complications may include blood clots, infections, additional lung problems, or organ failure.