A digoxin test may be ordered when it is suspected that levels are too low in someone who is taking the medication and has symptoms of heart failure such as: 1  Fatigue. 2  Shortness of breath. 3  Swelling in the hands and feet (edema).
lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease that has some genetic factors it is also tied to environmental risk which may determine whether people actually ever manifest the illnessthese environmental factors may also play a role in the degree to which lupus may affect a person s life and mortalityupus can manifest in different parts of the body but may include joint pain swollen legs and feet may be symptoms of lupus nephritis a form of renal parenchymal disease people can have a genetic predisposition for lupus
Studies double the known genetic links to coronary heart disease. Researchers in two major international studies have discovered 17 new genetic variants linked with increased heart disease risk.tudies double the known genetic links to coronary heart disease. Researchers in two major international studies have discovered 17 new genetic variants linked with increased heart disease risk.