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… Turning Off Your ICD On this page: Overview Overview An ICD is always checking your heart for a life-threatening, rapid heart rhythm. The … rhythm. The device then goes back to its watchful mode. Your doctor will program the ICD to send electrical pulses …
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… Making the Most of Your Appointment On this page: Overview Preparing for Your Appointment Asking About Tests and Treatments After Your Appointment Overview Many people …
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… Preparing for Your Hospital Stay On this page: Overview Related … and even a little stressed. By taking steps to prepare for your stay ahead of time, you can get control of some of that … that energy for feeling better as soon as possible. Make your wishes known to loved ones. Before you go into the …
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… Asthma: Identifying Your Triggers Actionset Overview When you have asthma, certain things can make your symptoms worse. These things are called triggers. Things that you're allergic to can trigger your asthma. They may include: Dust. Dust mites. These are …
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… Organizing Your Medical Records On this page: Getting Started What to … Getting Started It's a good idea to keep copies of your medical records. You'll need them if you change … emergency room. If any of these things happen and you have your records, you may get treatment more quickly, and it …
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… Diabetes: Checking Your Feet On this page: Overview … Overview When you have diabetes, you'll need to check your feet every day. Look at all areas of your feet, including between your toes. Use a hand-held …
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… Preparing Your Child for the Hospital On this page: Overview Overview If your child is facing a hospital stay, you want to do all you … the unknown can be worse than fear of the known, so letting your child know what to expect will go a long way toward …
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… Oral care for your baby Last updated March 31, 2014 Babies' teeth usually … around six months of age. Baby teeth are very important and your baby needs your help taking care of them. Babies and children need …
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… Track Your Tobacco Use On this page: Overview Overview Tracking your tobacco use means recording things like when and where … what you will do instead of using tobacco when you find yourself in those situations. Tracking your tobacco use can …
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… Navigating Your Hospital Stay On this page: Before You … Leave Navigating Your Hospital Stay— Hospitals can be big, … work and what you can expect, you may be able to lower your stress and concentrate on what's important: feeling …
