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Medical History

From , former About.com Guide

Updated March 09, 2008

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Definition:

The group of diseases that a person has suffered from throughout his/her life. These can be temporary conditions, such as a sinus infection, or chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure.

Also Known As: past medical history
Examples:
Common conditions reported in the medical histories of people with stroke include:
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Diabetes

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