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red blood cells carry oxygen all the way round the body to every cell in your body. if these red blood cells are reduced, the cells will be given less oxygen and start dying, starting to make some parts of your body work less efficiently.

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Blood pressure can be affected by .?

external factors like noise, poluted environment, business-alot going on. Internal factors are diseases or conditions that cause high BP, arteriosclerosis, athrosclerosis, kidney disease, internslized stress, genetic factors, too much salt, some unknown reasons.


What disease is responsible for the greatest number of heart attack deaths?

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is responsible for the greatest number of heart attack deaths worldwide. CAD is caused by a buildup of plaque in the arteries, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart and increasing the risk of heart attacks. Risk factors for CAD include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, and diabetes.


What does UECR mean blood test?

UECR stands for Urine Erythrocyte Count, which is a blood test that measures the number of red blood cells in the urine. This test helps in diagnosing conditions such as urinary tract infections, kidney stones, or kidney disease.


What blood proteins fight disease?

Antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins, are a type of blood protein that play a key role in the body's immune response by helping to fight off disease-causing pathogens such as bacteria and viruses.


What is the most important risk factor for kidney disease?

The most important risk factor for kidney disease is uncontrolled high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. This condition can damage the blood vessels in the kidneys over time, leading to kidney damage and eventual kidney disease. Managing and controlling blood pressure is crucial in preventing kidney disease.

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What are the consequences of coronary artery disease?

buildup narrows the arteries and reduces blood supply to the heart.


What is Tibioperoneal occlusive disease?

Tibioperoneal occlusive disease is when your circulatory system is not moving blood around like it should. The arteries are also narrowed so that reduces blood flow as well.


What happens to the heart when you drink alcohol?

Drinking alcohol in moderation improves blood profile and reduces the risk of heart disease.


Can optimal blood glucose control reduce the risk of coronary heart disease in patients with type 1 diabetes?

Yes, but this is because optimal blood glucose control reduces risk of coronary heart disease in everyone.


Which disease can affect the normal white blood cell count?

White blood cell counts can be affected by Diverticular disease (pouches that form in the colon) and increased by certain splenic diseases and bone marrow diseases, such as myeloproliferative disease.


What is vascular disease and how is it treated?

Yes, vascular is defined as "related to blood vessel" so a vascular disease can be any disease that is affected by the blood vessel of which there is many. Here is a website to help you inform yourself of the many vascular diseases and my best to your mother. www.webmd.com/heart-disease/vascular-disease


Does alcohol thins your blood?

Yes, alcohol thins the blood. That's one of the many reasons that drinking alcohol regularly in moderation reduces the risk of heart attack and related Heart disease by about 40% on average.


Disease of the heart?

the main disease of the of the heart is cholesterol which produces the other diseases like high blood pressure.......etc.Cholesterol is not a disease but a type of fat, which if in excess can be deposited on the internal walls of the arteries, reduces the circulation and raises blood-pressure, leading to various cardio-vascular diseases.


What are the benefits of the vitamin folic acid?

The vitamin folic acid has a number of potential benefits. It reduces the risk of blood disorders and kidney disease. It is also said to help reduce the risk of breast and colon cancer and help with depression.


How is congestive heart disease affected by antiarrhythmatic drugs?

Antiarrhythmic drugs may cause low blood sugar, which can be a particular problem for people with congestive heart disease.


How rhizome maggots affect turmeric?

The rhizome maggots affect turmeric in such a way that it normalizes blood sugar. It also reduces the possibility of Alzheimer's Disease.


What disease will appear if there is an elevation of white blood cells?

White blood cells increase in number to fight an infection or 'disease'. It is part of the body's immune response.