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… Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: Self-Care for Recovery On this page: Overview … during your recovery from bypass surgery? You have several responsibilities while you are recovering from … held together constantly for several weeks. Therefore, you should not engage in strenuous activities that could shift …
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… Conserving Energy When You Have COPD or Other Chronic Conditions On this page: Overview … the most on shelves that are at the level of your waist or shoulder. Bending down and reaching up can make you tired … the most on shelves that are at the level of your waist or shoulder. Bending down and reaching up can make you tired …
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… Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Treatment That Prolongs My Life? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … heart disease has progressed in spite of medicines, bypass surgery, and lifestyle changes. Other than my heart disease, …
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… Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: When You Arrive at the Hospital On this page: Topic … anesthesia works and make note of any allergies you might have to medicines. You'll get a sedative to make you feel … anesthesia works and make note of any allergies you might have to medicines. You'll get a sedative to make you feel …
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… Heart Rhythm Problems: Should I Get an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator … (ICD)? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … an ICD. Problems can happen during and soon after the surgery to implant the device. Other problems can happen …
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… Aspirin: Should I Take Daily Aspirin to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … 5 Aspirin may also be used by people who've had bypass surgery or angioplasty or who have peripheral artery …
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… Ear Problems: Should My Child Be Treated for Fluid Buildup in the Middle Ear? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … child has trouble hearing, treatment with antibiotics or surgery may be recommended. But if your child's hearing is …
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… Helping a Loved One After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery On this page: Overview Overview … he or she may rely on you for emotional support. If you have a family member or other loved one who has just … but encourage your loved one to remain active. He or she should try to stay as active as possible. As recovery …
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… Eating Right When You Have More Than One Health Problem On this page: Overview … Overview Eating right may seem hard to do if you have more than one health problem. You may be given diet … than the diet for another condition. For example, if you have kidney disease and diabetes, you might focus more on …
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… Andy's Story: Finding Your Own Routine When You Have Diabetes On this page: Andy's Story Andy's Story Two … because everyone who has diabetes is different. You just have to find out what works for you, and stay with it." … and I feel pretty good. I talk to other people I know who have diabetes. But I have to remember that what works for …
