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… accidental injection of the alcohol or phenol into an artery, puncture of the lung, damage to the kidneys, … in the legs. Nerve blocks are not recommended if you have a disease that affects blood clotting, take a medicine (called … accidental injection of the alcohol or phenol into an artery, puncture of the lung, damage to the kidneys, …
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… medical history, especially of: heart problems (such as coronary artery disease, recent heart attack, rheumatic heart disease of the …
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… arteries (such as bypass surgery, carotid endarterectomy, coronary stent), your doctor may direct you to use aspirin … doctor or pharmacist before using this medication: kidney disease liver disease diabetes stomach problems (such as … However, low-dose aspirin for heart attack or stroke prevention may be used if directed by your doctor. Consult …
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… to operate on your heart They perform surgeries, such as coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgeries and heart transplants. … to operate on your heart They perform surgeries, such as coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgeries and heart …
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… Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines Surgery … have any symptoms of TB right now and can't spread the disease to others. If you have latent TB, it can become … lungs are infected with active TB, it is easy to spread the disease to others. How is TB spread to others? Pulmonary TB …
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… How it Spreads What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … measles, chickenpox, Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) disease, and pneumococcal infection. Talk to the doctor … infections, mumps, tuberculosis (TB), syphilis, Lyme disease, and illnesses caused by herpes viruses. Not getting …
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… needs. Warning If you have chest pain (angina) or heart disease (such as coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease, high blood …
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… Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines Other Treatment Related … a strong immune system, the body has trouble fighting off disease. Both the virus and the infection it causes are … white blood cells that help the body fight infection and disease. HIV is spread when blood, semen, or vaginal fluids …
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… (especially around your middle). You have vascular disease, such as heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, or peripheral arterial disease (PAD). You have a …
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… call your doctor? Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Surgery Other Treatment … Overview What is diabetic retinopathy? Retinopathy is a disease of the retina . The retina is the nerve layer that … kind of retinopathy is called diabetic retinopathy (retinal disease caused by diabetes). Diabetic retinopathy can lead …