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7 signs and symptoms not to ignore
Do your symptoms merit medical attention? From weight loss to flashes of light, know when to seek care.
ARDS
With this condition, which can occur after a major illness or injury, fluid builds up in the lungs' air sacs so that less oxygen reaches the blood.
AV node ablation
Learn who may benefit from this cardiac catheter procedure to correct persistent atrial fibrillation, or AFib.
Abdominal hysterectomy
Learn why surgery to remove the uterus, known as a hysterectomy, might be done and what to expect if you need this surgery.
Abdominal ultrasound
An ultrasound of the abdomen is the preferred test to screen for an aortic aneurysm. But it may be done for other health reasons, too. Learn why.
Achilles tendon rupture
An Achilles tendon rupture is an injury that is usually painful and likely to affect your ability to walk. Surgical repair is sometimes necessary.
Acute coronary syndrome
Know the symptoms, causes and treatment of this heart condition. The term refers to many conditions that cause sudden, low blood flow to the heart.
Acute kidney injury
Learn what happens when the kidneys suddenly stop working, what causes this condition and how it's treated.
Acute liver failure
A rapid loss of liver function can occur in people who don't even have liver disease. Find out about symptoms, treatment and prevention of this serious medical emergency.
Acute myelogenous leukemia
Learn about this cancer that forms in the bone and bone marrow. Treatments include medications and bone marrow transplant.
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