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… to keep blood flowing in the proper direction through your heart. If the mitral valve doesn't close properly, it's … be asleep during the surgery. In an open-chest surgery, your doctor will make a cut in the skin over your breastbone (sternum). This cut is called an …
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… general. So be sure to read the information that came with your medicine. If you have any questions or concerns, talk to your pharmacist or doctor. What are some examples of … or throat. Signs of an overdose, including: Cold, clammy skin. Confusion. Severe nervousness or restlessness. Severe …
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… general. So be sure to read the information that came with your medicine. If you have any questions or concerns, talk to your pharmacist or doctor. What are some examples? … cause a little swelling. Or it can cause red bumps on your skin that hurt. In rare cases, the swelling may make it hard …
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… called cyclic breast changes, because they come and go with your menstrual cycle. Fibrocystic breast changes are normal … and harmless. They aren't cancer, and they don't increase your chance of getting breast cancer. But having fibrocystic … about using a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) skin cream. Stronger medicines are available, but they may …
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… small cuts ( video-assisted thoracic surgery , or VATS). Your doctor can help you understand which type of surgery is … after the procedure. How long you stay will depend on: Your remaining lung function. Your overall health before … chest cavity and extend out through your chest wall and skin through small cuts between your ribs on the same side …
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… for a long time, sitting for a long time, or putting your legs in awkward positions while you sleep. Not having enough potassium, calcium, and other minerals in your blood. Being dehydrated, which means that your body has … using an ice or cold pack. Always keep a cloth between your skin and the ice pack. Take an over-the-counter pain …
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… after corrective surgery. Before shopping for shoes for your foot problem, ask your foot doctor for recommendations. How do I find the … that do not have seams that may rub against or irritate the skin over your foot problem. At home: Wear sandals or …
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… If you have a possible poisoning emergency, call 9-1-1 or your local provincial Poison Control Centre immediately. … and houseplants. If these items are not kept out of reach, your child could swallow, inhale, or eat these toxic substances or get them on his or her skin. Young children have the highest risk of poisoning …
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… surgery. It redirects blood around blocked blood vessels in your lower leg or foot. It is often done if you have pain. … done if you have foot sores caused by circulation problems. Your doctor will use something called a graft to make the … body and prevent pain. The doctor will make cuts in your skin above and below the blocked blood vessel. These cuts …
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… clots before and after the procedure. This medicine lowers your risk of a stroke. Other medicines to help prevent the … may become dislodged from the heart and cause a stroke. Your doctor will try to decrease this risk by using … are rare. You can get a small area of burn on your skin where the patches are placed. …