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… do if I have symptoms of infection? Should everyone who had heart surgery, heart transplant or lung transplant surgery receive … however, the chances of getting this infection after heart surgery, heart transplant or lung transplant surgery …
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… much. What are the different forms of iron? There are 2 types of iron found in foods: Heme iron is found in meat, … is high in vitamin A. Too much vitamin A may cause birth defects. **Pacific oysters from British Columbia tend to be … for adults and 1.5 per month for children. Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) …
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… reaction (anaphylaxis) Could you be having symptoms of a heart attack ? In some cases, a heart attack may cause a … such as diabetes, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, and congenital heart disease. Steroid medicines, which are used … such as diabetes, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, and congenital heart disease. Steroid medicines, which are used …
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… vein near the skin surface. Give medicines that affect the heart, especially if a quick response to the medicine is … be used. It may also be used to check blood flow in the heart and body. What are the types of central vascular access devices? There are several …
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… Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Chest pain and heart attack Chest discomfort or pain may be a key warning symptom of a heart attack . Heart attack symptoms may include: Chest pain or pressure, …
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… a stroke depends on the type of stroke. There are two types of stroke: An ischemic (say "iss-KEE-mick") stroke is … blood clot can form in another part of the body (often the heart) and travel through the bloodstream to the brain. … heart valve problems, patent foramen ovale , atrial septal defects , and heart failure . During or after certain types …
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… point in the urinary tract . They can be present at birth (congenital) or develop later. Urinary obstructions disrupt … point in the urinary tract . They can be present at birth (congenital) or develop later. Urinary obstructions disrupt …
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… thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone (congenital hypothyroidism ). All newborns are screened for congenital hypothyroidism. Older children also need thyroid … thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone (congenital hypothyroidism ). All newborns are screened for …
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… baby. Your diabetes will put your baby at risk for birth defects. This is especially true if you don't keep your … get pregnant. This can help prevent miscarriages and birth defects in your baby and can help keep you healthy. Check … before you get pregnant. It may help prevent neural tube defects in the baby. Discuss possible problems and changes …
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… 100 cases), and this form of the disease has been linked to defects in specific genes. There is a 50% risk that these … genes will be passed on. A person who inherits the genetic defect will most likely develop Alzheimer's disease. Related … 100 cases), and this form of the disease has been linked to defects in specific genes. There is a 50% risk that these …
