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It is more likely that a heart problem will cause polycythemia than the other way around.
But because polycythemia causes your blood to thicken and slows blood flow, it increases your risk of developing blood clots. If a blood clot occurs in your head, it can cause a stroke. If they reach the coronary arteries that feed the heart muscle, a heart attack will be the result.
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∙ 10y agobecause it can lead to thrombosis of the coronary arteries, heart chambers, and or great vessels which in turn can leads to strokes and heart attacks
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∙ 7y agoThe blood can become viscous (thick) from an increase in the number of red blood cells circulation. The heart has to work harder to pump thick blood around the body.
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What causes secondary polycythemia?
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Can costen syndrome cause heart problem?
Yes, Costen Syndrome can cause people heart problems such as angina.
Can acidity cause heart problem when you get pain around the heart?
Acidity can cause heart burn which is typified by chest pain that feels like your heart. It's not located in your heart. It's indigestion.
Does heartache cause heart problems?
Heartache is an emotional problem not a physical one. However it may cause stress which can lead to heart problems.
Can high cholesterol cause heat attack?
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Can abscess teeth cause strokes or brain aneurysm?
Yes, abcessed tooth cause heart problem.
What is an heart attack?
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How is heart disease related to FRDA?
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Can a bad gallbladder cause heartburn?
I would say yes. there are lots of things that can cause heartburn. even though the problem is not in your heart.
Is it known or healthy for your heart to jump beat?
This is a common heart problem that is called an arrhythmia if it is recurring. There can be many explanations for a problem like this but to diagnose the cause and severity you should see your local gp.
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- Congenital Heart disease - Angina Pectoris - Heart Failure - Aneurysm - Hypertension - Heart Attack - Arteriosclerosis - Stroke - Thrombosis - Anemia - Polycythemia - Leukemia - Hemophilia - Purpura and Petechiae - Palpitation - Long QT Syndrome
