Heart & Vascular Health: Treatments

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Deep Vein Thrombosis - Treatment Overview
Article
01/26/06, Healthwise
The main goals of treatment for deep vein thrombosis are:
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Pericarditis - Treatment Overview
Article
05/02/07, Healthwise
Viral pericarditis usually improves on its own with time. Mild pain relievers may be all you need to relieve inflammation and control pain. Bacterial pericarditis requires antibiotics in addition to pain relievers.
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Endocarditis - Treatment Overview
Article
04/25/07, Healthwise
There are three main goals when treating endocarditis:
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Congenital Heart Defects - Treatment Overview
Article
10/25/07, Healthwise
Your child's treatment for a congenital heart defect will be based on the type of problem he or she has. Your child's age, size, and general health also are important.
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Kawasaki Disease - Treatment Overview
Article
02/09/07, Healthwise
Kawasaki disease is treated with medications. Long-term care may be needed and might include continued medication, limited physical activity, and repeated testing.
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - Treatment Overview
Article
12/18/06, Healthwise
Many people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy do not need treatment. But in some cases, having a thickened heart muscle can cause problems. If symptoms develop, treatment is usually recommended. Medicines cannot cure hypertrophic c
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Dilated Cardiomyopathy - Treatment Overview
Article
08/30/06, Healthwise
In most cases, treatment for dilated cardiomyopathy is done to relieve symptoms, improve heart function, and help you live longer. The majority of people will need to take a number of medications along with making healthy lifestyle
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Restrictive Cardiomyopathy - Treatment Overview
Article
08/30/06, Healthwise
In most cases, restrictive cardiomyopathy is a progressive disease in which the underlying cause of the disease is not known (idiopathic restrictive cardiomyopathy) and, therefore, cannot be directly treated. Typically, the heart
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Raynaud's Phenomenon - Treatment Overview
Article
07/19/06, Healthwise
There is no cure for primary Raynaud's phenomenon, although the condition often can be effectively controlled. You may be able to limit or lessen the severity of attacks by keeping warm; managing emotional stress; and avoiding medicati
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Varicose Veins - Treatment Overview
Article
02/22/06, Healthwise
The goals of varicose vein treatment are to reduce symptoms and prevent complications. For some, the goal may be improved appearance. Home treatment—especially exercising, wearing compression stockings, and e
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