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… problem. You may be one of them. For example, you may have high blood pressure and diabetes, or you may have high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart failure. When you … problem. You may be one of them. For example, you may have high blood pressure and diabetes, or you may have high blood …
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… off by taking things out of your diet—like foods that are high in fat or sugar—you might feel deprived. And that will … pressure to see whether dietary changes are improving it. High Blood Pressure: Checking Your Blood Pressure at Home … off by taking things out of your diet—like foods that are high in fat or sugar—you might feel deprived. And that will …
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… Intraoperative Cholangiogram On this page: Surgery Overview Risks Surgery Overview An intraoperative … the surgeon does not cut or damage the common bile duct. Risks There are some risks of having an intraoperative cholangiogram. Some …
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… If you stop taking this medication early, you have a higher risk of forming a serious blood clot (such as a stroke, … before any spinal procedure. The risk of bleeding may be higher if you have a deformed spine, or have had spinal …
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… the growth of cancer cells. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of mercaptopurine, especially when used … of cancer (such as lymphoma, skin, cervical). This risk is higher in children/young adults being treated for certain … of cancer (such as lymphoma, skin, cervical). This risk is higher in children/young adults being treated for certain …
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… can consider how likely you are to have a second seizure. Risk factors for having a second seizure include: Evidence … antiepileptic medicines after a first seizure to reduce the risk of more seizures. But medicine is usually not prescribed if you do not have any of the above risk factors and are thought to be unlikely to have more …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Lung transplant is an option for a … disease don't usually get a transplant, because the risks are greater than the benefits. How Well It Works … to work, return to school, or reach other personal goals. Risks The main risks of lung transplant are problems during …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Urethral bulking to treat … than 4 out of 10 women have long-term benefits. footnote 1 Risks There are some risks related to urethral bulking. For example, you may have …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Surgery for tennis elbow … or activity that has been linked to the elbow pain. Risks The risks of surgery for tennis elbow include: Slight loss of …
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… has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do … fainting) that need medical attention right away. The risk of QT prolongation may be increased if you have certain … potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This risk may increase if you use …