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… disease or medical treatment An islet cell or solid organ transplant, or a cochlear (inner ear) implant, or are waiting for one Had a stem cell transplant It is important to keep a record of all …
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… an infected person. West Nile can spread through an organ transplant or a blood transfusion. That rarely happens in … States, though, because all donated blood and organs for transplant are screened to see if the virus is present. What … an infected person. West Nile can spread through an organ transplant or a blood transfusion. That rarely happens in …
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… your medicines. Monitoring your weight. Improving your heart and lung health. Attending cardiac rehabilitation. … fluid retention can point to a problem, such as worsening heart function and kidney failure. To monitor your weight, … gain 1.4 kg (3 lb) or more in 2 to 3 days. Improving your heart and lung functions While you are recovering from your …
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… Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Chest pain and heart attack Chest discomfort or pain may be a key warning symptom of a heart attack . Heart attack symptoms may include: Chest pain or pressure, …
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… Choose to receive CPR or be put on a ventilator if your heart or breathing stops. Being put on a ventilator is … support." Choose not to receive CPR or life support if your heart or breathing stops. This information is for you if you … you will want to have CPR and life support when your heart and breathing stop. If you are healthy now but want to …
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… in your body. Cardiorespiratory fitness The ability of the heart, blood vessels and lungs to deliver enough oxygen to … cardiorespiratory fitness and help you have a stronger heart and lungs. Cardiorespiratory fitness can also be … is rarely cured completely. Common chronic diseases include heart disease, cancer, diabetes, depression, and asthma. …
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… condition becomes more stable. For some people, a liver transplant is the only life-saving option. People younger … condition becomes more stable. For some people, a liver transplant is the only life-saving option. People younger …
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… having a health condition such as high blood pressure or heart disease may increase the risk. Surgery should not take … to reshape the area rather than to reduce body weight. Hair transplant surgery. This reduces the appearance of bald … having a health condition such as high blood pressure or heart disease may increase the risk. Surgery should not take …
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… . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to … examples in adults are: Diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and HIV/AIDS. Long-term alcohol and drug … to treat autoimmune disease. Medicines taken after organ transplant. Not having a spleen. Certain health conditions …
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… is used to prevent and treat rejection of a kidney transplant. This medication belongs to a class of drugs … effects, including: easy bruising/bleeding fast/irregular heartbeat joint/muscle pain severe stomach/abdominal pain … effects, including: easy bruising/bleeding fast/irregular heartbeat joint/muscle pain severe stomach/abdominal pain …
