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… Supraventricular Tachycardia: Should I Have Catheter Ablation? Decision Point You may want to have … Catheter ablation is a way to get into your heart—without surgery—and fix the electrical problem. It's like working on …
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… Medical tests Overview When you or someone in your care needs a medical test, you may have some questions. Should I have the test? Am I allowed to eat or drink before …
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… You may need medical care if the splinter: Cannot be easily removed. Broke off and part of it remains in the wound or if you are uncertain that the splinter has been removed. Is very large. Is deeply embedded in the skin. Is … You may need medical care if the splinter: Cannot be easily removed. Broke off and part of it remains in the wound or if …
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… HIV Testing: Should I Get Tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … HIV if you have a high risk of infection. footnote 1 HIV tests are also recommended for all pregnant women. You may …
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… STI Testing: Should I Get Tested for a Sexually Transmitted Infection? … you've had more than one partner in the past year. Some STI tests are recommended for people who are pregnant whether or … and genital warts, aren't cured with antibiotics. But treatments are available to relieve symptoms. What STI tests …
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… Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure? Decision Point You … therapy. Have a carotid artery procedure such as carotid surgery (endarterectomy) or carotid stenting to remove the … the procedure and have a low rate of serious problems. What tests can help your doctor decide if a procedure is an …
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… such as over-the-counter pain medicine, hormones, or surgery. This decision aid is for people who have decided to … this procedure if your symptoms haven't improved with other treatments. You may recover more quickly after embolization … been getting heavier and heavier. My doctor did a bunch of tests and thought that uterine fibroids may be causing my …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Have CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling)? Decision … doctor may recommend it if a fetal ultrasound and blood tests suggest that your chances of having a baby with a … you decide where to have your baby. If your baby will need surgery or special care, you can plan to have your baby in a …
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… Kidney Failure: What Type of Dialysis Should I Have? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … tubes attached to your blood vessels. Before hemodialysis treatments can begin, your doctor will need to create a site …
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… Health Screenings: Should I Buy Commercial Tests? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to …
