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… or the spinal bones Blood vessel problems, such as an aortic aneurysm or peripheral arterial disease Sudden … or the spinal bones Blood vessel problems, such as an aortic aneurysm or peripheral arterial disease Sudden …
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… tunnel of stomach muscle. This surgery strengthens the valve between the esophagus and stomach ( lower esophageal sphincter ). The valve stops acid from backing up into the esophagus as … out of the wrapped portion of the stomach so that the valve ( lower esophageal sphincter ) is no longer supported. …
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… attached to your leg. Sometimes the catheter tube has a valve that lets you drain the urine into the toilet or other … from its sleeve at the bottom of the drainage bag. Open the valve on the drain spout. Let the urine flow out into the … spout touch anything. After you empty the bag, close the valve. Then put the drain spout back into its sleeve at the …
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… node dissection, may be done to examine the pelvic and para-aortic lymph nodes for endometrial cancer cells. Removing … node dissection, may be done to examine the pelvic and para-aortic lymph nodes for endometrial cancer cells. Removing …
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… What causes them? Varicose veins are caused by weakened valves and veins in your legs. Normally, one-way valves in your veins keep blood flowing from your legs up toward your heart. When these valves don't work as they should, blood collects in your …
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… Heart Failure Kidney Disease: Changing Your Diet Mitral Valve Regurgitation Mitral Valve Stenosis Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: … Heart Failure Kidney Disease: Changing Your Diet Mitral Valve Regurgitation Mitral Valve Stenosis Current as …
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… cognitive or motor function Can be life-threatening Heart valve condition A leaky or tight valve reduces the efficiency of the heart's pumping action. … cognitive or motor function Can be life-threatening Heart valve condition A leaky or tight valve reduces the …
