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… Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Try Electrical Cardioversion? Decision Point You … cardioversion. Try other treatments to restore a normal heart rhythm and relieve symptoms. Key points to remember … Some people have a reaction to the sedation medicine given before the procedure. Antiarrhythmic medicines used …
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… Menopause: Should I Use Hormone Therapy (HT)? Decision Point You may … cancer, stroke, blood clots, and possibly dementia and heart attack. The health risks linked to HT are not high for … you permanently stop having menstrual periods. After 1 year of having no periods, you've reached menopause. In most …
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… Supraventricular Tachycardia: Should I Have Catheter Ablation? Decision Point You may want … to remember Catheter ablation—a procedure that treats the heart rate problem called supraventricular tachycardia … are rare. FAQs What is catheter ablation? Normally, your heart has a strong, steady beat. That beat is controlled by …
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… Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Have Catheter Ablation? Decision Point You may want … treat atrial fibrillation . It is done to restore a normal heart rhythm and relieve symptoms. Ablation can relieve … an ablation. FAQs What is catheter ablation? Normally, the heart has a strong, steady beat. That beat is controlled by …
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… Coping When Your Child Is Near the End of Life On this page: Overview Making a Care … with your child's doctor to create a care plan that will give your child the best quality of life. Your child can … have as normal a life as possible near the end of life? Should I tell my child that they will die? Can my child stay …
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… young children have opinions about substance use. So start early to help your child learn the skills needed to avoid … lead to behaviours such as unsafe sex, sexually transmitted infections, and pregnancy. Remind your teen that it's … ask you is showing no respect for your opinions. "I don't give you a hard time, so why are you giving me a hard time?" …
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… Starting Medicines for ADHD: How to Care for Your Child On this page: Overview Overview Medicines for ADHD may … conditions. Let the doctor know if your child has any heart problems or heart defects or if there is a family … child's doctor for more ways to manage mild side effects. Give medicines as prescribed. If your child misses a dose, …
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… Helping Your Child Build a Healthy Body Image On this page: Overview … their abilities in school, sports, or other activities. Give children and teens some freedom to make choices that … Child Build Inner Strength Helping Your School-Age Child Learn About the Body Current as of: March 1, 2023 …
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… Temporomandibular Disorder: Should I Have Surgery for Jaw Pain? Decision Point You may … jaw exercises don't work, you can try several months of wearing a bite guard or mouth guard at night and trying other … more fluid may form in the joint, or you may have infection or bleeding. But these problems are rare. Personal …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have Bypass Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … artery bypass surgery along with medical therapy (a heart-healthy lifestyle and medicines). Don't have coronary … is. The risks during or soon after bypass surgery include: Infection. Kidney problems. Atrial fibrillation . Heart …