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… already made, or they can be custom-made from a mould of your chest. You may want to wear a breast form if: You are … surgery. You have had reconstructive surgery, but your breasts don't look even. You have had only part of your … under form-fitting tops, but they work well for lounging at home. They also work well if your breast is still healing …
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… you probably won't have to stay in the hospital. You can go home on the same day. How It Is Done In endoscopic carpal … Or it may take several months. Try to avoid heavy use of your hand for a couple of weeks. How soon you can go back to … on the type of surgery you had, whether the surgery was on your dominant hand (the hand you use most), and your work …
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… a small lump around the site where the catheters went into your body. You can do light activities at home. Don't do anything strenuous until your doctor says it is okay. This may be for several days. …
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… valve may be mechanical or made of animal tissue. You and your doctor can decide before surgery which type of valve is … to keep blood flowing in the proper direction through your heart. When the mitral valve does not close properly, … and exercising. You will feel tired and sore for the first few weeks after surgery. You may have some brief, …
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… cord and brain that you need to urinate. In response, your spinal cord sends a signal for the bladder to contract (voiding reflex). When you hold in your urine, your brain is overriding this reflex. When you … bladder is filled, you will be asked to report when you first feel the urge to urinate. Your bladder will then …
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… Test Overview A cardiac blood pool scan shows how well your heart is pumping blood to the rest of your body. During this test, a small amount of a radioactive … names, including cardiac flow study, cardiac nuclear scan, first-pass scan, and MUGA scan. This test can be done in …
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… doctors watch you closely for any negative reactions. Your doctor might check for iron buildup in the body (iron … children who already had a stroke or are at high risk for a first stroke. footnote 1 How Well It Works Blood transfusion … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… a chart with three columns and as many rows you need for your exercises. The chart can help you see your progress in the level 1 and level 2 exercises for vertigo. Put the date in the first column. In the second column, write down how many …
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… you are getting the prescribed daily amount of sodium in your diet. Make a chart with 3 columns and as many rows you need for meals and snacks. In the first column, record your meals. In the second column, record what you eat or and …
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… a chart with three columns and as many rows you need for your walks. The chart can help you see your progress in the walking exercises for vertigo. Put the date in the first column, how far you walked or how many times you were …