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… Sudden Heart Failure On this page: Overview Overview Sudden heart failure occurs when heart failure gets worse very … problems that can cause sudden heart failure include: Infections, such as pneumonia or a urinary tract infection. …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Tdap … of previous Tdap immunization history but may be given as early as 13 weeks and up until delivery. Children 7 years of … of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, but in rare cases can also occur after some …
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… is an extremely small risk of passing some blood-borne infections through the use of TIg. Since blood screening and … given. The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis With risk … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen …
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… frozen or canned fruit with yogurt or soft tofu Apple or pear slices with nut butter Fresh or frozen berries with …
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… want to take an anti-nausea medication for the symptoms Wear loose clothing and comfortable shoes Drink plenty of … Protect your skin and eyes from damage caused by the sun. Wear clothing that covers your skin and eyes such as a hat … Condoms cannot prevent every case of sexually transmitted infections, but they can reduce the risk Women who only use …
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… also can harm the kidneys. Damage from some poisons, infections, and medicines such as ibuprofen. People who have … as kidney or liver disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart failure, or obesity. You are already very ill and are in the hospital or intensive care (ICU). Heart or belly surgery or a bone marrow transplant can make …
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… Diseases such as lupus and certain cancers. Infections, such as HIV , hepatitis B , and hepatitis C . … or they come back, you may need treatment for months to years, or even for the rest of your life. If treatment … COVID-19 vaccines. Get an influenza (flu) vaccine each year. And get any other vaccines your doctor suggests. Care …
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… to prevent infection. Your immune system may take 1 to 2 years or longer to recover after a transplant. Bone marrow … are younger than 70, do not have other diseases such as heart disease or diabetes, and have a normal kidney and … chemotherapy or other treatments may be used. Risks Early complications usually occur within 5 to 10 days and …
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… Heart Murmur On this page: What is a heart murmur? A heart murmur is an extra sound that the blood … tear that comes with aging. Valves can also be damaged by infections like rheumatic fever or endocarditis . Some heart …
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… It sends out mild electrical signals that keep your heart beating normally. The signals are painless. It can help … and shortness of breath caused by a slow or unsteady heartbeat. A pacemaker is powered by batteries. Most … called leads. The leads pass through a vein into your heart. A pacemaker can help restore a normal heart rate. It …
