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… Peripheral Arterial Disease: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … to have one of these procedures if pain or other symptoms keep you from doing your daily activities. FAQs What is … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to have surgery for peripheral arterial disease Reasons
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… Varicose Veins: Should I Have a Surgical Procedure? Decision Point You may … that are used to close or remove larger varicose veins and keep them from coming back seem to work about the same. … are viewed as only being done for personal, not medical, reasons. FAQs What are varicose veins? Varicose veins are …
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… Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Try Electrical Cardioversion? Decision Point You … one treatment option to try to stop atrial fibrillation and keep it from returning. It can also relieve symptoms of … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to try cardioversion Reasons not to try cardioversion …
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… Obesity: Should I Have Weight-Loss Surgery? Decision Point You may … Regular exercise is also important for losing weight and keeping it off. Some people gain weight again after a few … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to choose weight-loss surgery Reasons not to choose …
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… Prostate Cancer: Should I Choose Active Surveillance? Decision Point You may … as diarrhea or rectal pain. Another benefit is that you can keep your current quality of life and keep doing the … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to use active surveillance Reasons not to use active …
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… Ear Infection: Should I Give My Child Antibiotics? Decision Point You may … that you can talk to your doctor about them. Ear Infection: Should I Give My Child Antibiotics? 1 Get the Facts 2 … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to give your child antibiotics Reasons to wait and see …
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… Lumbar Herniated Disc: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … are healthy, they act as shock absorbers for the spine and keep the spine flexible. But when a disc is damaged, it may … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to have surgery for a herniated disc now Reasons not to …
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… Obesity: Should I Take Weight-Loss Medicine? Decision Point You may … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to take weight-loss medicine Reasons not to take … exercise, and I just can't seem to lose weight. I want to keep trying diet and exercise before I start taking …
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… Achilles Tendon Rupture: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … splint, brace, walking boot, or other device that will keep your lower leg and ankle from moving (immobilization). … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to choose surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon …
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… Supraventricular Tachycardia: Should I Have Catheter Ablation? Decision Point You may want … not ready to take any more risks with my body. I'm going to keep using medicines to treat my fast heartbeat. Juan, age … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to have catheter ablation Reasons not to have catheter …