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Heart Rhythm Problems: Should I Get an Implantable … choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Heart Rhythm Problems: Should I Get an Implantable … cardioverter-defibrillator) when you do NOT have heart failure. The ICD decision for heart failure patients …
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… Aspirin: Should I Take Daily Aspirin to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke? Decision Point You may want to have … them. Aspirin: Should I Take Daily Aspirin to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … you? This could be a decision for you if you have NOT had a heart attack or a stroke and you and your doctor are …
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… syndrome) Group B streptococcal infections in newborns Congenital anomalies A congenital anomaly (or birth defect) is an issue with how a baby’s body parts form or … but sometimes aren’t identified until later. Congenital heart defects in children Cleft lip Cleft palate Club foot …
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… What is endocarditis? Endocarditis is an infection of the heart's valves and inner lining of the heart chambers. It … heart for problems such as infected areas or heart valve defects. Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG). This test checks … valves. Have had a heart valve replaced or repaired. Have a congenital heart defect . Have injected drugs. Not all heart
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… Overview Overview If you have certain heart conditions, you may need to take antibiotics before … or replaced heart valve. Endocarditis in the past. Heart defects since birth (congenital heart defects). Heart valve problems after a …
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… (DNA) Test Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Panel (AJGP) Birth Defects Testing Blood Transfusions for Sickle Cell Disease … Colorectal Cancer Genetic Testing Colour Blindness Congenital Heart Defects in Children COPD and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) …
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… Some medicines are known to increase the chance of birth defects or other problems. But sometimes there's more risk … medicines are used to treat high blood pressure and some heart conditions. Some medicines to control seizures, such … of neural tube defects and other folic acid-sensitive congenital anomalies. SOGC Clinical Practice Guideline No. …
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… (fetus) could become infected too. This can cause birth defects, including serious defects known as congenital rubella syndrome (CRS). CRS can cause hearing loss, eye problems, heart problems, and other complications. Rubella also is …
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… folate deficiency anemia . It also prevents certain birth defects. Most people just say "folic acid" for either form … bifida . Neural tube defects are some of the most common types of birth defects in Canada. A cleft lip or cleft … of neural tube defects and other folic acid-sensitive congenital anomalies. SOGC Clinical Practice Guideline No. …
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… tachycardia? Ventricular tachycardia is a type of fast heart rhythm that starts in the lower part of the heart … caused by heart disease, such as a previous heart attack, a congenital heart defect , hypertrophic cardiomyopathy , dilated …