A 34-year-old member asked:
Does malaria cause heart disease?
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Dr. Pedro Hernandezanswered
Geriatrics 42 years experience
Yes.: Malaria is number one cause in the world of cardiac electric conduction disorders requiring pacemakers.
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Dr. Mathew Chengotanswered
Cardiology 45 years experience
No: It may cause other effect from malaria.
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A 18-year-old member asked:
What are the main causes of heart disease?
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Dr. Silviu Pasniciucanswered
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
Main causes: For heart disease include ischemic ( blood supply), valvular and conduction abnormalities ( arrhythmias) in no specific order.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
How could stess cause heart disease?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
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External Stress : sometimes raises certain hormones in your body that over time may cause injuries to your blood vessels and or/ vital organs.
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