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… Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have Bypass Surgery? Decision Point You … a blood vessel, so it is less invasive than surgery. The procedure has fewer risks for some people. Recovery is … lasted at least 5 years.* (Some of these people had another procedure that could have added to their angina relief.) …
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… Acute Kidney Injury Versus Chronic Kidney Disease On this page: Overview Overview … (acute) or over the long term (chronic). Many conditions, diseases, and medicines can create situations that lead to … or injury, or the use of some medicines. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is usually caused by a long-term disease, such …
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… and Physical Examination for Dementia or Alzheimer's Disease On this page: Overview Overview … when the person has symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Medical history The doctor will ask questions … the person has or has had, such as a stroke, Parkinson's disease, HIV infection, depression, a head injury, heart …
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… Sickle Cell Disease: Preventing Problems and Staying Healthy On this … prevent problems when you or your child has sickle cell disease . Make and follow a plan for how to treat pain. Work … vaccines on schedule. To help your child with sickle cell disease, make sure that your child takes antibiotics until …
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… Parkinson's Disease: Modifying Your Activities and Your Home On this … Overview When you have Parkinson's disease, you may find that making simple changes to your … occupational therapists, other people who have the disease, and the people who care for them may be good …
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… Oxygen Treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) On this page: Treatment Overview What To … Citations Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (2021). Global strategy for the diagnosis, … management, and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: 2020 GOLD Science Committee report on COVID-19 and …
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… Peripheral Arterial Disease: Pulse and Blood Pressure Measurement On this page: … areas of the body help diagnose peripheral arterial disease . Pulse In the legs, doctors will commonly feel for … in the artery. Blood pressure For peripheral arterial disease, blood pressure might be taken at the ankles, toes, …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have Angioplasty for Stable Angina? … you too much. FAQs What is angioplasty? Angioplasty is a procedure to restore blood flow in narrowed coronary … called a stent in the artery to keep it open. Before the procedure, you may get medicine that relaxes you or puts you …
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… eating guidelines for people with early chronic kidney disease Last updated February 29, 2020 Download PDF Document … cell production There are five stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD). In early stages (1 and 2), your kidneys may … foods as part of a healthy eating pattern. Protein is in legumes, nuts, seeds, tofu, fortified soy beverage, fish, …
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… Depression and Anxiety When You Have Coronary Artery Disease On this page: Overview Overview Many people with coronary artery disease have symptoms of anxiety or depression. If you're … their doctor needs to know about while treating their heart disease. Because your emotional health affects your physical …