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  2. Diaphragmatic Hernia: Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis - Healthline

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    A congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is due to the abnormal development of the diaphragm while the fetus is forming. ... Delayed diagnosis ofleft-sided diaphragmatic hernia in an elderly adult ...

  3. Bochdalek hernia - Wikipedia

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    Bochdalek hernia is one of two forms of a congenital diaphragmatic hernia, the other form being Morgagni hernia.A Bochdalek hernia is a congenital abnormality in which an opening exists in the infant's diaphragm, allowing normally intra-abdominal organs (particularly the stomach and intestines) to enter into the thoracic cavity.

  4. Atherosclerosis: Your Arteries Age by Age - WebMD

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    By the age of 40, about half of us have cholesterol deposits in our arteries, Sorrentino says. After 45, men may have a lot of plaque buildup. Signs of atherosclerosis in women are likely to ...

  5. Hip dysplasia - Wikipedia

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    Hip dysplasia can be diagnosed by ultrasound [43] and projectional radiography ("X-ray"). [44] Ultrasound imaging is generally preferred at up to 4 months due to limited ossification of the femoral head up until then, and is the most accurate method for imaging of the hip during the first few months after birth. However, in most instances ...

  6. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia - Wikipedia

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    Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a birth defect of the diaphragm. The most common type of CDH is a Bochdalek hernia; other types include Morgagni hernia, diaphragm eventration and central tendon defects of the diaphragm. Malformation of the diaphragm allows the abdominal organs to push into the chest cavity, hindering proper lung ...

  7. Heart Valve Disease in the Elderly: Symptoms, Diagnosis ...

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    You might notice that your energy is flagging or you have less stamina than you once did. Depending on the type of heart valve disease, other symptoms may include: chest pain. shortness of breath ...

  8. Congestive Heart Failure: Life Expectancy and Outlook by Stage

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    Lifestyle changes. Takeaway. If you have congestive heart failure, your life expectancy can depend on multiple factors, including your age and stage at diagnosis, heart function, and overall ...

  9. Congestive Heart Failure and Heart Disease - WebMD

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    Gene changes, infections, and alcohol or drug use can cause this condition. Conditions that overwork the heart. High blood pressure, heart valve disease, thyroid disease, kidney disease, diabetes ...