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… cancer. Lung cancer screening may help those who have the highest risk for lung cancer—people 55 to 74 who are or were heavy … cancer. Lung cancer screening may help those who have the highest risk for lung cancer—people 55 to 74 who are or were …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Scoliosis is a problem with the curve … infection, and lung problems. Surgery in an adult carries a higher rate of complications and risks than in a child or … infection, and lung problems. Surgery in an adult carries a higher rate of complications and risks than in a child or …
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… To Expect After Surgery Why It Is Used How Well It Works Risks What To Think About Surgery Overview Stress … the evidence is not as strong. footnote 2 , footnote 1 Risks The most common risks of TVT surgery are: Injury to the bladder or urethra …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Mitral valve repair is … while older people with other health problems have a higher risk. The risks during or soon after surgery include: … while older people with other health problems have a higher risk. The risks during or soon after surgery include: …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Cervical spinal fusion is … spinal fusion surgery will probably not help. footnote 2 Risks Cervical spinal fusion can cause the part of the neck … be stiff. Surgery and the use of anesthesia involve some risk. The risks associated with this procedure vary …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Transcatheter aortic … treatment, doctors don't yet know the long-term benefits or risks. They also don't know how long the valves will last. … work well for at least 5 years. footnote 1 , footnote 2 Risks TAVI doesn't involve open-heart surgery. But the …
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… to. Manage other health problems. These include diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. If you think you may have a problem with … to. Manage other health problems. These include diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. If you think you …
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… problem. You may be one of them. For example, you may have high blood pressure and diabetes, or you may have high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart failure. When you … problem. You may be one of them. For example, you may have high blood pressure and diabetes, or you may have high blood …
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… off by taking things out of your diet—like foods that are high in fat or sugar—you might feel deprived. And that will … pressure to see whether dietary changes are improving it. High Blood Pressure: Checking Your Blood Pressure at Home … off by taking things out of your diet—like foods that are high in fat or sugar—you might feel deprived. And that will …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Vein ligation and … have other health problems that would make surgery more risky. Your legs ache, swell, or feel heavy, especially … it does not work for about 10 out of 100 people. footnote 1 Risks Vein ligation and stripping surgery has some risks, …
