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… management of patients with ventricular arrhythmias and the prevention of sudden cardiac death. Circulation , published … management of patients with ventricular arrhythmias and the prevention of sudden cardiac death. Circulation , published … Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - Cardiology, …
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… Patterns Safer Sex Safety Child Safety: Pets Child Safety: Preventing Drowning Child Safety: Streets and Motor Vehicles Child Safety: Preventing Child Abduction Preventing Children's Injuries … Current as of: October 10, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics Thomas M. Bailey …
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… . As you age, your body makes less of this hormone. Some medical treatments, like using corticosteroids or taking … fractures or other changes to your bones. Medicines used to prevent or treat osteoporosis include: Bisphosphonates, such … may give you hormone therapy (shots, gels, or patches) to prevent osteoporosis. But hormone therapy to treat …
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… You may have stockings that put pressure on your legs to prevent blood clots. Your nurse may also give you medicines and exercise instructions to help prevent clots. Most people spend 2 to 4 days in the … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency …
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… protection or protective orders Health plan papers and medical cards Medical records for all family members … Medicine Brigid McCaw MD, MS, MPH, FACP - Family Violence Prevention Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: … Medicine & Brigid McCaw MD, MS, MPH, FACP - Family Violence Prevention This information does not replace the advice of a …
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… Other medicines, especially when used early, can help to prevent the disease from getting worse. Many of the … call your doctor. Early treatment can slow and sometimes prevent significant joint damage. Examinations and Tests No … Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine E. …
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… your baby. If you have these symptoms, you need emergency medical treatment. How is HELLP syndrome treated? Delivering … baby's safety. Before delivery, you will get medicines to: Prevent seizures, known as eclampsia. (Magnesium sulfate prevents seizures.) Control severe high blood pressure. …
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… It is important to treat pelvic infections right away to: Prevent scarring of the fallopian tubes . Scarring of the … the risk of ectopic pregnancy and can cause infertility . Prevent infection from spreading to other parts of the body. … weakness, confusion, and signs of shock . Immediate medical care is needed if toxic shock syndrome is suspected. …
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… ventricular tachycardia treated? Goals of treatment are to: Prevent an abnormal heartbeat. Improve your symptoms. Prevent cardiac arrest (the heart stops pumping blood) and … as a vest. If you have VT that is not stopping, it is a medical emergency. You may need a shock to try to get your …
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… other people (infectious diseases). And there are often no medical treatments for these diseases. They also help reduce the spread of disease to others to prevent sudden outbreaks of the disease, called epidemics. Preventing the spread of disease is very important for …
