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… Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol Last … cholesterol can block blood vessels over time and lead to a heart attack or stroke. To help lower LDL, follow a … Canada's Food Guide and the Mediterranean diet are also heart healthy styles of eating. All these ways of eating …
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… chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ transplant, or a cochlear (inner ear) implant, or are waiting for one Had a stem cell transplant A chronic neurological condition that makes it …
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… chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ transplant, or a cochlear (inner ear) implant, or those who are waiting for one A stem cell transplant Diabetes, cystic fibrosis or a chronic …
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… electrolysis Blood or blood product transfusions, or organ transplant in countries where the blood supply is not tested … liver failure, liver cancer or the need for a liver transplant. How do I know if I have hepatitis C? You can … steps: If possible, keep the wounded area lower than your heart to promote bleeding Wash the area well with soap and …
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… contaminated with Toxoplasma Receiving an infected organ transplant or blood transfusion - this is very rare … the infection. Treatment may be required if the eyes or heart is affected or if the infection occurs in people who …
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… disease or medical treatment An islet cell or solid organ transplant, or a cochlear (inner ear) implant, or are waiting for one Had a stem cell transplant It is important to keep a record of all …
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… primary antibody deficiencies An islet cell or solid organ transplant, or those who are waiting for one Had a stem cell transplant Been in close contact with a person with …
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… C infection, or chronic liver disease Had a stem cell transplant Will have or had a liver transplant Are inmates of a correctional facility Are in …
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… liver disease, liver cancer, or the need for a liver transplant. How can I prevent passing HCV on to others? HCV … you have ever donated or received blood products or tissue transplants Tell anyone whose blood has direct contact with …
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… Those with chronic liver disease, hepatitis C, or a liver transplant. Those with chronic kidney disease including … patients. Those who have received a kidney or stem cell transplant. Those who have hemophilia or receive repeated …