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      Asthma
  
  

  Asthma is a long-term condition in which the airways become inflamed and narrowed at times. This makes it hard to breathe.
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      Atherosclerosis
  
  

  Atherosclerosis is a condition in which a sticky substance called plaque builds up in the arteries. This causes the arteries to narrow and can reduce blood flow through the body.
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      Atrial Fibrillation
  
  

  Atrial fibrillation, also known as A-fib or AF, is a condition in which the heart’s upper and lower chambers do not work together as they should. This can cause your heartbeat to be too fast, too slow, or irregular.
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  Bleeding disorders are rare disorders affecting the way the body makes blood clots. If you have a bleeding disorder, you may have problems with bleeding too much after an injury or surgery.
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  Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance the body needs for good health but in the right amounts. Unhealthy levels of cholesterol can lead to heart and blood vessel diseases.
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  Blood clotting disorders are problems with how the body makes blood clots. If you have a clotting disorder, your blood may not clot enough when you are injured, or your blood may form clots even without an injury.
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  Blood tests help doctors check for certain diseases and conditions. They also help check how well organs such as the heart are working and whether treatments are helping.
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  Bronchiectasis is caused by damage to the airways in the lungs. The damage makes it hard to clear mucus from the airways, which can lead to frequent serious lung infections.
  
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