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  1. Heart Murmur

    A Heart Murmur is a swishing sound heard when there is turbulent or abnormal blood flow across the heart valve.  Most heart murmurs are "innocent," but others are caused by valvular heart disease or cardiomyopathy. Aetna Not specifica...
  2. Renal Disease, end stage

    End Stage Kidney (Renal) Disease is the last stage of chronic kidney disease.  When your kidneys fail, it means they have stopped working well enough for you to survive without dialysis or a kidney transplant. Aetna If diagnosed, treat...
  3. Depression

    Aetna Not specifically mentioned Aflac Not specifically mentioned Americo May be eligible for Select 1 or Select 2 Living Promise Decline if PI was hospitalized for depression in the last 2 years Royal Neighbor...
  4. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

    Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, usually caused by atherosclerosis, sometimes called hardening or clogging of the arteries.  It is the buildup of cholesterol and fatty deposits (called plaques)...
  5. Congenital Heart Disease

    Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) i s a malformation of the heart, aorta, or other large blood vessel.  There is no cure for CHD.  Many people have surgeries to repair their heart, however, they are not cured.   There may be long-term effects of he...
  6. Bronchitis

    Chronic Bronchitis is one type of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).  The inflamed bronchial tubes produce a lot of mucus.  This leads to coughing and difficulty breathing.  Ongoing symptoms are controlled with treatment including med...
  7. Asthma

    Asthma is a respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing.  It usually results from a allergic reaction or other form of hypersensitivity. Aetna OK at Std If using oxygen = Decline ...
  8. Anxiety

    Aetna Not specifically mentioned Aflac Not specifically mentioned Americo May be eligible for Select 1 or Select 2 Living Promise Decline if PI was hospitalized for Anxiety in the last 2 years. Royal Neighbors ...
  9. Amputation

    Aetna Decline if received or advised to receive an amputation due to any disease at any time Aflac Decline if received or advised to receive an amputation due to any disease at any time Americo Decline if due to any diseas...
  10. Arrhythmia/Irregular Heart Rhythm

    An arrhythmia  is a condition in which the heart beats with an irregular or abnormal rhythm.  It means that the heart beats too quickly (Tachycardia) , too slowly (Bradycardia) , or with an irregular pattern (Flutter, fibrillation) .  An early h...