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… of these unhealthy fats could lead to high cholesterol and heart disease. Start with small changes first. Use heart-healthy olive or canola oil instead of butter for …
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… care: Prevents tooth decay . Prevents gum (periodontal) disease . Gum disease can damage gum tissue and the bones … You may need to take antibiotics if you: Have certain heart problems that make it dangerous for you to get a heart infection called endocarditis. Have an impaired immune …
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… Basics What is ulcerative colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a disease that causes inflammation and sores (ulcers) in the … shaking chills. Light-headedness, passing out, or a rapid heart rate. Stools that are almost always bloody. Severe … shaking chills. Light-headedness, passing out, or a rapid heart rate. Stools that are almost always bloody. Severe …
Medications
… weight gain shortness of breath signs of liver disease (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, loss of … stools severe dizziness fainting fast/slow/irregular heartbeat chest pain confusion weakness on one side of the … especially of: bleeding problems current/recent infection heart problems (such as irregular heartbeat) liver problems …
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… cardioversion. Try other treatments to restore a normal heart rhythm and relieve symptoms. Key points to remember Cardioversion can return your heart to a normal rhythm. This helps relieve symptoms of … For most people, cardioversion restores a normal heart rhythm right away. But atrial fibrillation often comes …
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… to remember Catheter ablation—a procedure that treats the heart rate problem called supraventricular tachycardia … are rare. FAQs What is catheter ablation? Normally, your heart has a strong, steady beat. That beat is controlled by the heart's electrical system. Sometimes that system does not …
Medical tests
… EP study, is a test to see if there is a problem with your heartbeat (heart rhythm) and to find out how to fix it. In this test, … or neck. Then the doctor threads these catheters into the heart. At the tip of these catheters are electrodes, which …
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… device. It sends mild electrical signals to your heart. This keeps the heart beating normally. These signals are painless. The … fainting, and shortness of breath caused by a slow heart rate. A leadless pacemaker is a newer type of …
Medical tests
… (GI) examination. The test is used to help find diseases and other problems that affect the large intestine. … the test: Drink plenty of fluids. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, talk with … the test: Drink plenty of fluids. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, talk with …
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… who have an illness such as cancer, anemia, sickle cell disease , or hemophilia . If you donate blood before you … fluids to help replace the lost fluid. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, talk with … fluids to help replace the lost fluid. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, talk with …
