Almost half of all people with diabetes experience some form of nerve damage, which can develop into a complication known as peripheral neuropathy. What causes this condition, and how do you recognize the symptoms? Listen to leading experts explain.
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Treating nerve damage from diabetes requires a two-pronged approach: controlling blood sugar and alleviating the pain caused by peripheral neuropathy. Learn about the latest therapies.
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If you've been diagnosed with angina, how often you need to be monitored will depend on the severity of the angina. Tune in to learn more about the evaluation process.
Keywords: angina pectoris, angina, evaluation, testing, chest pain, heart, lack of blood, pressure, squeezing pain, shoulder pain, arm pain, neck pain, jaw pain, back pain, indigestion, Coronary artery disease, CAD, atherosclerosis, exercise, exertion, exercise stress test,
Do you suffer from chest pain while exercising? If so, you may want to see a doctor. Join experts as they talk about the various methods used to diagnose a type of heart problem, known as angina.
Keywords: Angina pectoris, angina, chest pain, neck pain, jaw pain, arm pain, stomach pain, pressure, squeezing pain, burning sensation, chest discomfort, angina signs, angina diagnosis, angina screening, angina symptoms, coronary artery disease blocked arteries, atherosclerosis, plaque, angina tests, exercise stress test, electrocardiogram EKG, nuclear cardiology test, coronary arteriogram, CT scan, and MRI, physical exam, family history, heart attack, myocardial infarction
Angina pectoris is the name for a chest pain or discomfort caused by a lack of blood supply to the heart muscle. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of this common condition.
Keywords: angina pectoris, angina, chest pain, heart, lack of blood, pressure, squeezing pain, shoulder pain, arm pain, neck pain, jaw pain, back pain, indigestion, Coronary artery disease, CAD, atherosclerosis, exercise, exertion
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