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… it also carries a lot of stigma that can lead to anxiety, fear and misinformation about herpes. For many people, herpes … know they have the virus. Sometimes, symptoms may not appear for months or years. Symptoms vary from person-to-person and many people …
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… procedures (such as cardiac catheterization or open-heart surgery), you may need treatment from a range of … manage your medical care. Regular visits (about 2 to 4 per year) Cardiologist Heart specialist This doctor provides … with your general medical care. Along with a physical examination at each visit, you and your doctor should review …
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… following your CABG surgery. When you return home, eat a heart-healthy diet. If you have not been eating this way, … may want to talk to a dietitian. A dietitian can help you learn about healthy foods. Anesthesia and appetite Along with … are nausea and constipation. While nausea will soon wear off, your constipation can leave you uncomfortable for …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Exercising for a Healthy Heart Actionset Overview When you have heart disease, regular physical activity is very important … started. Get any tests you need. Have a thorough physical examination before you start any exercise program. Your …
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… process—including answering questions and having a short examination—takes up to an hour. Donated blood is tested to … Who Can Donate To donate blood, you must: Be at least 17 years old. If you are between 17 and 23 years old, you may need to meet a certain height and weight …
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… cardioversion. Try other treatments to restore a normal heart rhythm and relieve symptoms. Key points to remember Cardioversion can return your heart to a normal rhythm. This helps relieve symptoms of … fibrillation until my doctor found it during a physical examination. I have a couple of friends who went through a …
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… Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care … over weeks or months. Fatigue and stiffness are usually early symptoms. Joint symptoms include: Pain, stiffness, and … nodules ranging in size from a pea to a mothball form in nearly one-third of people who have RA. Nodules usually form …
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… (including ibuprofen) may rarely increase the risk for a heart attack or stroke. This effect can happen at any time … The risk may be greater in older adults or if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, due to smoking, family history of …
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… indomethacin) may rarely increase the risk for a heart attack or stroke. This effect can happen at any time … The risk may be greater in older adults or if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, due to smoking, family history of …
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… (including naproxen) may rarely increase the risk for a heart attack or stroke. This effect can happen at any time … The risk may be greater in older adults or if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, due to smoking, family history of …
