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Lung Scan

… the lung. It may be a sign of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma . The perfusion scan is abnormal, … are abnormal. This can be caused by certain types of lung disease, such as pneumonia or COPD, or by a pulmonary … the lung. It may be a sign of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma . The perfusion scan is abnormal, …

Heat-related illness

… People who have chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, or respiratory disease People who have mental illnesses such as …

The pregnant traveller

… contacts may want to postpone travelling to areas where diseases or viruses such as Malaria or the Zika virus are … a medical alert bracelet if you have allergies, chronic disease, or other health concerns In case of an emergency, …

Radon in homes and other dwellings

… suppliers of radon testing devices, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control … Action on Radon https://takeactiononradon.ca BC Centre for Disease Control, Environmental Health Services …

High Blood Pressure Nutrition Tips

… is 3 ounces (90 g), about the size of a deck of cards Legumes, nuts, seeds 4 to 5 servings a week A serving is 1/3 … can prevent high blood pressure in those at risk for the disease and can help control high blood pressure. Limiting … why. The DASH diet could easily be a vegetarian diet if legumes (for example, beans, lentils, peas, and peanuts) were …

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery How It Is Done

… its other end must be disconnected and grafted onto the diseased coronary artery. Because they are arteries, the … until the new grafts have been put in place. Bypassing your diseased coronary arteries Your surgeon will start to … its other end must be disconnected and grafted onto the diseased coronary artery. Because they are arteries, the …

Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke

… bypass surgery or angioplasty . Have peripheral arterial disease . Who should not take aspirin Experts recommend that … Atrial Fibrillation Coronary Artery Disease Heart Attack and Unstable Angina Stroke Transient … bypass surgery or angioplasty . Have peripheral arterial disease . Who should not take aspirin Experts recommend that …

Carotid Artery Stenting

… guidelines for management of extracranial cerebrovascular disease. Journal of Vascular Surgery , published online June … guidelines for management of extracranial cerebrovascular disease. Journal of Vascular Surgery , published online June … guidelines for management of extracranial cerebrovascular disease. Journal of Vascular Surgery , published online June …

High-Risk Pregnancy

… such as: Diabetes . Cancer. High blood pressure . Kidney disease . Epilepsy . You use alcohol or illegal drugs, or … high-risk. These include heart valve problems, sickle cell disease , asthma , lupus , and rheumatoid arthritis . Talk … such as: Diabetes . Cancer. High blood pressure . Kidney disease . Epilepsy . You use alcohol or illegal drugs, or …

Mental and Behavioural Health

… Making the Most of Remaining Abilities Alzheimer's Disease Anger, Hostility, and Violent Behaviour Anorexia … Depression and Anxiety When You Have Coronary Artery Disease Depression and Suicide Depression and the Holidays … and Physical Examination for Dementia or Alzheimer's Disease Medicines and Other Substances That Can Cause …