OHSU Healthcare Topic Search: Prevention of Heart Disease
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Pulmonary Embolism
Detailed information on pulmonary embolism, including a description of a pulmonary embolism and the circulatory system, symptoms, risk factors, causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and 4 labeled, full-color anatomical illustrations
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Detailed information on peripheral vascular disease, including symptoms, diagnostic, and treatment information
Stroke in Children
Stroke is much more common in adults than children, but children get strokes, too. The good news is that a child has a better ability to recover from stoke than an adult because a child's brain is still developing.
Claudication
Detailed information on claudication, including causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and a labeled, full-color anatomical illustration
Preterm Labor
Preterm birth is the greatest problem associated with preterm labor. Although most babies are born after 37 weeks, those born preterm are at increased risks for many complications.
Glossary - Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
Online medical glossary of terms relating to arthritis and other rheumatic diseases written for patients and consumers
Obesity in Adolescents
Children who are inactive—spending time watching TV or sitting at a computer—are at higher risk for obesity, especially when their diet contains lots of high-calorie foods and beverages.
Home Page - Women's Health
Detailed information on healthcare for women, including information on breast health, colorectal cancer, diabetes, gynecological concerns, heart attack, hysterectomy, infertility, menopause, mental health, osteoporosis, skin cancer, and urinary conditions
Online Resources - Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
List of online resources to find additional information on allergy and asthma
Online Resources - Heart Center
List of online resources to find additional information on heart disease
Prematurity
Other terms often used for prematurity are preterm and "preemie." Many premature babies also weigh less than 5.5 pounds and may be referred to as low birthweight.
