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Sleep Studies

… eye movement, oxygen and carbon dioxide blood levels, heart rate and rhythm, breathing rate and rhythm, the flow … eye movement, oxygen and carbon dioxide blood levels, heart rate and rhythm, breathing rate and rhythm, the flow … information about: Your blood oxygen (O2) level. Your heart rate and rhythm. The amount of times your breathing …

Caesarean Section

… baby shows signs of distress, such as a very fast or slow heart rate. A problem with the placenta or umbilical cord … position close to your due date. You have a problem such as heart disease that could be made worse by the stress of … during, and after a caesarean section, your blood pressure, heart rate, heart rhythm, and blood oxygen level are closely …

Fibre and Your Health

… high-fibre foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer. Insoluble fibre can help … facts table to confirm the amount Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… as codeine), antispasmodics, diuretics, tranquilizers, some heart medications Use of supplements such as iron and … File #68h Fibre and Your Health. Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) …

Opioids and adult children

… opioid overdose Opioids slow down a person’s breathing and heart rate. Opioid overdoses result from taking too much or … of an opioid overdose include: severe sleepiness; slow heartbeat; slow, shallow breathing or snoring; trouble … call 9-1-1 immediately. You can read a page on Toward the Heart that outlines the early signs of an opioid overdose . …

COVID-19 People Who Are at High Risk for Serious Illness

… Vaping or smoking or having a history of smoking. Serious heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or high blood … Vaping or smoking or having a history of smoking. Serious heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery …

Hemochromatosis Genetic Screening

… iron. This causes iron to build up in the blood, liver, heart, pancreas, joints, skin, and other organs. In its … (cirrhosis), darkening of the skin, diabetes, infertility, heart failure, irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia), and arthritis. But many people do …

Trapped Finger Toe or Limb

… possible, elevate the digit or limb above the level of the heart to reduce swelling. Apply ice. Apply ice around the … possible, elevate the digit or limb above the level of the heart to reduce swelling. Apply ice. Apply ice around the …

Asthma in Older Adults Managing Treatment

… worse and complicate treatment, including sinusitis , heartburn , or heart failure . Some conditions, such as osteoporosis , can … worse and complicate treatment, including sinusitis , heartburn , or heart failure . Some conditions, such as …

Lymph Node Removal Lymphadenectomy for Melanoma

… others are deep in the belly or around organs, such as the heart or liver. The surgery is also done to remove melanoma … others are deep in the belly or around organs, such as the heart or liver. The surgery is also done to remove melanoma …