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    As the COVID-19 situation continues to stress the health care system, some patients might consider delaying appointments for routine, chronic or urgent needs. In this NewsMD “Health Fusion” column, Viv Williams talks to a Mayo Clinic doctor about why you should not put off needed medical care.

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    Hailey was born with a heart condition-coarctation of the aorta. It is a narrowing of the large blood vessel that delivers oxygen-rich blood to the body. It forces the heart to work much harder. And it is both rare and life-threatening.

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    • Hailey was born with a heart condition-coarctation of the aorta. It is a narrowing of the large blood vessel that delivers oxygen-rich blood to the body. It forces the heart to work much harder. And it is both rare and life-threatening. https://t.co/FurPJK8t0K via @PB_News