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… attached to one or two wires (called leads). Most of the time, these leads go into the heart through a vein. An ICD … your wallet that tells what kind of device you have. Wear medical alert jewellery that says you have an ICD. Have your … suicide. The decision to leave on or turn off your ICD is a medical decision that you make based on your values. You can …
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… if you had coronary artery disease (CAD) but no other medical conditions, it will probably take you less time to resume a normal activity level than if you are older or have other medical conditions. Your recovery will take at least 4 to 6 …
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… marrow, or umbilical cord blood. Having chemotherapy (sometimes along with radiation) to destroy cancer cells or … long as 3 years to go away. GVHD affects the skin, gastrointestinal tract, and liver. It can cause death. GVHD is … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine …
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… chronically ill adults might only tackle a few steps at a time. An excellent way to find out how many steps you are …
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… wake up really stiff in the morning and would have a hard time moving my arm. I couldn't even lift my little girl up … to you? Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical facts. Think about what matters most to you in this … Summary Author Healthwise Staff Primary Medical Reviewer Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine …
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… have more energy for your usual activities, and enjoy time with your family and friends. Pain control starts with … doctor about any home treatment you may use. Ask about non-medical treatments Short-term crisis counselling or … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… and perhaps bandage the wound. Stopping the bleeding Put on medical gloves, if available, before applying direct … 15 minutes. Use a clock—15 minutes can seem like a long time. Resist the urge to peek after a few minutes to see … your hands well with soap and water, if available. Put on medical gloves before cleaning the wound, if available. …
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… or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of … tiredness This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition due to a bacteria called C. difficile. … skip the missed dose. Use your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up. Storage Before you …
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… or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of … production or release of these enzymes into the bowel (intestine). Pancrelipase contains a mixture of digestive … pharmacist before you start taking pancrelipase and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your …
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… Most travel vaccines are not covered by the provincial medical services plan (MSP), so check with your local travel … Travel to affected areas should not begin before this time. One vaccination of yellow fever vaccine is enough to … serious cases, you may bleed from your nose, mouth, and intestine. You may also have liver and kidney failure. …
