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Medications
… to prevent a certain problem that can occur after stem cell transplant (acute graft versus host disease). Abatacept … dose of the medication is usually given the day before transplantation and then the medication is given on days 5, 14, and 28 after transplantation. Take all other medications (such as …
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… breathing. Bumps (nodules) may also develop in lung tissue. Heart. Inflammation can develop in the sac around the heart ( pericarditis ) and in the heart muscle ( myocarditis ). Infection can occur in the …
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… Overview Vital signs include heart rate, respiration (breathing rate), blood pressure, … for infants ages 0 to 12 months include the following: Heart rate This is measured in beats per minute (bpm). 0 to … for children ages 1 to 11 years include the following: Heart rate This is measured in beats per minute (bpm). 1 to …
Medical tests
… condition. The results help your doctor check your risk of heart attack and stroke. Follow your doctor's instructions … your response to medicine. To help find your risk of having heart and blood flow problems, including heart attack and stroke. If you have unusual symptoms, such …
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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 … nausea, pain or cramps, vomiting, diarrhea Cardiovascular (heart) : paler than normal skin colour/blue colour, weak … to treat autoimmune disease. Medicines taken after organ transplant. Not having a spleen. Shock is a life-threatening …
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… exercises. Other non-weight-bearing exercises. Avoiding heart and blood pressure problems Autonomic neuropathy affects the heart and blood vessels. It may limit your ability to exercise. It increases your risk of having a heart attack (often a silent heart attack ) during strenuous …
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… for your body to get too much iron. This can damage your heart and other organs. Make sure to avoid vitamins that … thalassemia include: A blood or bone marrow stem cell transplant . Surgery to remove the spleen . Stay up to date … for your body to get too much iron. This can damage your heart and other organs. Make sure to avoid vitamins that …
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… primary antibody deficiencies An islet cell or solid organ transplant, or those who are waiting for one Had a stem cell transplant Been in close contact with a person with …
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… C infection, or chronic liver disease Had a stem cell transplant Will have or had a liver transplant Are inmates of a correctional facility Are in …
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… liver disease, liver cancer, or the need for a liver transplant. How can I prevent passing HCV on to others? HCV … you have ever donated or received blood products or tissue transplants Tell anyone whose blood has direct contact with …
