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… Turning Off Your ICD On this page: Overview Overview An ICD is always checking your heart for a life-threatening, rapid heart rhythm. The … rhythm. The device then goes back to its watchful mode. Your doctor will program the ICD to send electrical pulses …
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… Validating Your Child's Emotions On this page: Overview Overview … could feel the way they do. Why is it important to validate your child's emotions? When you validate your child's emotions, you can: Help your child feel seen, …
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… Work Closely With Your Doctor On this page: Overview Find a Doctor Who Will Be a Partner Learn All You Can From Your Doctor Working With Doctors in the Hospital Related … Overview Here are some tips for being a good partner with your doctor: Build a relationship with your doctor. Let your
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… Sleep and Your Body Clock On this page: Overview Health Tools Sleep Problems Related to Your Body Clock Managing Jet Lag Self-Care When Working Nights or Shifts Adjusting Your Body Clock Overview The body's …
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… Making the Most of Your Appointment On this page: Overview Preparing for Your Appointment Asking About Tests and Treatments After Your Appointment Overview Many people …
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… Preparing for Your Hospital Stay On this page: Overview Related … and even a little stressed. By taking steps to prepare for your stay ahead of time, you can get control of some of that … that energy for feeling better as soon as possible. Make your wishes known to loved ones. Before you go into the …
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… Asthma: Identifying Your Triggers Actionset Overview When you have asthma, certain things can make your symptoms worse. These things are called triggers. Things that you're allergic to can trigger your asthma. They may include: Dust. Dust mites. These are …
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… Organizing Your Medical Records On this page: Getting Started What to … Getting Started It's a good idea to keep copies of your medical records. You'll need them if you change … emergency room. If any of these things happen and you have your records, you may get treatment more quickly, and it …
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… Diabetes: Checking Your Feet On this page: Overview … Overview When you have diabetes, you'll need to check your feet every day. Look at all areas of your feet, including between your toes. Use a hand-held …
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… Track Your Tobacco Use On this page: Overview Overview Tracking your tobacco use means recording things like when and where … what you will do instead of using tobacco when you find yourself in those situations. Tracking your tobacco use can …