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… the time, people with epilepsy who become pregnant deliver healthy babies. But the risk of birth defects, stillbirth, and seizure-related … 142–149. Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview A pacemaker is a small … 14, 2022. Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … Electrophysiology Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… or bradyarrhythmias). Each type carries a specific risk of complications and treatment options. Some of the … be normal. This type of slow heart rate is often seen in healthy, athletic people. This type is not likely to cause … Syndrome Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… artery disease and a heart attack . Smoking raises your risk of getting coronary artery disease and dying early from … Smoking Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - … Internal Medicine Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - …
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… are many other reasons why vaccines are important: The risk of getting a disease is much greater than the risk of … Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics … - Family Medicine Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics & …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and … are procedures done to correct farsightedness in otherwise healthy eyes. They may not be a good choice for people who … Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Cryotherapy (cryosurgery) destroys … was treated. Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family … and Gynecology Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview This procedure is used to remove … function. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … FACP - Nephrology Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… more members of a family have had the disease), then your risk of getting it is higher. When a disease is found in … Disease Current as of: April 4, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - … Psychiatry, Neurology Current as of: April 4, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… These abnormal triglyceride and HDL levels can raise your risk for hardening of your arteries (atherosclerosis). When … when your kidney is losing small amounts of protein. Heart-healthy lifestyle changes along with medicine can lower your … and your risk for heart attack and stroke. A heart-healthy lifestyle includes eating healthy foods, being …
