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… to strongly recommend statins if you: Have coronary artery disease . Have peripheral arterial disease . Had a heart attack . Had a stroke or transient … or had an abdominal aortic aneurysm . Have chronic kidney disease . Statins recommended for these people Your doctor …
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… Coronary artery bypass is surgery to treat coronary artery disease. It helps blood make a detour, or bypass, around one … stomach secretions until you start to eat again. A tube (catheter) to drain the bladder and measure urine output. IV … stomach secretions until you start to eat again. A tube (catheter) to drain the bladder and measure urine output. IV …
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… with such conditions as multiple sclerosis , Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, ALS , and dementia . Normally, the "feel" and … Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Parkinson's Disease Stroke Current as of: August 25, 2022 …
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… the day-to-day functioning of a person who has Alzheimer's disease by asking questions and observing the person. This … but they usually do not point to the cause. Alzheimer's disease is only one of several possible causes of functional impairment. Alzheimer's Disease Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: …
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… Procedures Cottonmouth (Water Moccasin) Cradle Cap Crohn's Disease: Problems Outside the Digestive Tract Cryosurgery … Puncture Wounds: Stitches, Staples, and Skin Adhesives Puss Caterpillar Stings Questions About Varicose Vein Treatment … Basal Cell Skin Cancer: Should I Have Surgery or Use Medicated Cream? Circumcision: Should I Keep My Son's Penis …
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… this instrument to get the tubes cut in the correct location. Laparoscopic tubal ligation leaves small scars. … infection of the pelvic organs such as pelvic inflammatory disease . Do not have endometriosis . Have not just had a … this instrument to get the tubes cut in the correct location. Laparoscopic tubal ligation leaves small scars. …
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… Surgery? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Should I Have Surgery? Cataracts: Should I Have Surgery? Circumcision: Should I Keep My Son's Penis Natural? Dupuytren's Disease: Should I Have Hand Surgery? Ear Problems: Should My … Surgery? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Should I Have Surgery? Cataracts: Should I Have Surgery? Circumcision: Should I …
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… Diabetes Complications On this page: Overview Overview … are at risk for getting other health problems, called complications. This is especially true if your blood sugar levels … . It can lead to stroke, heart attack, peripheral arterial disease, or heart failure. Erection problems can be an early …
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… (especially around your middle). You have vascular disease, such as heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, or peripheral arterial disease (PAD). You have a …
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… puberty) or for longer than 1 year. Have another autoimmune disease. Are prone to allergies (atopy). Have major hair … loss is not clear, your doctor may do tests to check for a disease that could be causing your hair loss. Tests include: … areata. In MG Lebwohl et al., eds., Treatment of Skin Disease: Comprehensive Therapeutic Strategies , 3rd ed., pp. …
