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Heartburn
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is heartburn? Despite its name, heartburn doesn’t affect the heart. Heartburn is a burning feeling in the lower chest, along with a sour or bitter taste in the throat and…
Heart Palpitations
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What are heart palpitations? Heart palpitations are the sensation that your heart is pounding, racing, or skipping beats (fluttering). It is normal to hear or feel your heart “pounding” as it…
Heart Murmurs
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is a heart murmur? A heart murmur is an abnormal noise between heartbeats. It can be a blowing, whooshing, or swishing sound. When your doctor listens to your heartbeat with…
Diabetic Neuropathy
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is diabetic neuropathy? Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that happens in people who have diabetes. This damage makes it hard for their nerves to carry messages to…
Depression
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Get emergency care if you or a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. OVERVIEW What is depression? Depression is a medical illness. Someone who has depression has symptoms…
Sickle Cell Disease
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease, also called sickle cell anemia, is a hereditary problem (which means it runs in families). It causes a type of faulty hemoglobin in…
Heart Failure
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is heart failure? The term “heart failure” sounds scary. But it simply means that your heart isn’t pumping blood as well as it should. It can be caused by many…
Heart Disease and Heart Attacks – What Women Need to Know
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Get emergency care if you or a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. Are women at risk? Women are at risk for heart disease and heart attacks, just…
Heart Attack – Warning Signs and Tips on Prevention
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is a heart attack? A heart attack (also called myocardial infarction) is when part of the heart muscle is damaged or dies because it isn’t receiving enough oxygen. Normally, oxygen is…
Heart Attack – Tips for Recovering and Staying Well
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. If you have had a heart attack, you may feel worried and overwhelmed. You probably have a lot of questions. There are many things to consider, starting with taking care of yourself….