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436 Atrial septal defect (ASD)
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Atrial septal defect (ASD)
Atrial septal defect (ASD) Overview An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole in the wall between the two upper chambers of your heart (atria). The condition is present at birth (congenital). Small defects
432 Atrial flutter
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Atrial flutter
Atrial flutter Overview In atrial flutter, your heart’s upper chambers (atria) beat too quickly. This causes the heart to beat in a fast, regular rhythm. Atrial flutter is a type of heart rhythm
428 Atrial fibrillation
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Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation Overview Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often rapid heart rate that can increase your risk of stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. During atrial fibrillation,
425 Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
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Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
Atopic dermatitis (eczema) Overview Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a condition that makes your skin red and itchy. It’s common in children but can occur at any age. Atopic dermatitis is long lasting
420 Athlete's foot
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Athlete’s foot
Athlete’s foot Overview Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal infection that usually begins between the toes. It commonly occurs in people whose feet have become very sweaty while confined
414 Atelectasis
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Atelectasis
Atelectasis Atherosclerosis (See: Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis) Overview Atelectasis (at-uh-LEK-tuh-sis) — a complete or partial collapse of a lung or lobe of a lung — develops when the tiny
410 Ataxia
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Ataxia
Ataxia Overview Ataxia describes a lack of muscle control or coordination of voluntary movements, such as walking or picking up objects. A sign of an underlying condition, ataxia can affect various movements,
395 Astrocytoma ( Glioma )
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Astrocytoma ( Glioma )
Astrocytoma AT (See: Atrial tachycardia) Astrocytoma is a type of cancer that can form in the brain or spinal cord. Astrocytoma begins in cells called astrocytes that support nerve cells. See also: What
392 Astigmatism
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Astigmatism
Astigmatism Overview Astigmatism (uh-STIG-muh-tiz-um) is a common and generally treatable imperfection in the curvature of your eye that causes blurred distance and near vision. See also: What do dreams
388 Asthma attack
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Asthma attack
Asthma attack Asthma, childhood (See: Childhood asthma) Asthma, exercise-induced (See: Exercise-induced asthma) Asthma, occupational (See: Occupational asthma) See also: What do dreams about elevator mean? Overview During
384 Asthma
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Asthma
Asthma Overview Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. See also:
380 Aspergillosis
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Aspergillosis
Aspergillosis Overview Aspergillosis is an infection caused by a type of mold. The illnesses resulting from aspergillosis infection usually affect the respiratory system, but their signs and severity vary
375 Ascariasis
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Ascariasis
Ascariasis ASD (See: Atrial septal defect) Overview Ascariasis (as-kuh-RIE-uh-sis) is a type of roundworm infection. These worms are parasites that use your body as a host to mature from larvae or eggs
371 Asbestosis
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Asbestosis
Asbestosis Overview Asbestosis (as-bes-TOE-sis) is a chronic lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. Prolonged exposure to these fibers can cause lung tissue scarring and shortness of breath.
366 Arthritis
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Arthritis
Arthritis Arthritis, basal joint (See: Thumb arthritis) Arthritis, gouty (See: Gout) Arthritis, infectious (See: Septic arthritis) Arthritis, juvenile idiopathic (See: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis) Arthritis,
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