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… blood vessels throughout your body. What problems can it cause? Atherosclerosis can cause or increase the risk of other … may include having a heart-healthy lifestyle and taking medicines. Atherosclerosis is a process. There are ways you … for heart attack and stroke is high, you might also take medicines that lower your risk. Medicines may help reduce …
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… ___ Your blood sugar log. ___ A list of all your medicines and natural health products. ___ Your questions. … can help you watch for and avoid many of the problems caused by diabetes. These are some tests you may need. Test … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD …
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… reliving the event. ASD lasts less than 1 month. What causes it? You can get ASD if you witness or go through a … may help prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) . Medicines are sometimes used to treat ASD. Related … PhD - Psychology, Behavioral Health Lesley Ryan MD - Family Medicine Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine Current …
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… Have angioplasty or bypass surgery. Try lifestyle changes, medicines, and exercise to reduce leg pain. This decision … Your doctor may advise you to try lifestyle changes, medicine, or exercise before you think about angioplasty or … or blockage of arteries in your arms and legs. It causes poor blood flow. When you walk or exercise, your leg …
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… Abuse in Vulnerable Adults On this page: Topic … choking, and burning. Other examples are misuse of medicines or physical restraints and force-feeding. Forced … of being restrained. Lab reports of too much or too little medicine. A vulnerable adult's sudden change in behaviour. A …
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… are called ventricles. A natural electrical system causes the heart muscle to contract. This pumps blood through … walls of the heart chambers are too thick. Check how well medicines are working and see if they are causing side … benefits, and other options. Tell your doctor ALL the medicines and natural health products you take. Some may …
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… therapy for severe emphysema. New England Journal of Medicine , 348: 2059–2073. Washko GR, et al. (2008). The … American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine , 177(2): 164–169. Naunheim KS, et al. (2006). … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Fitness: Getting and Staying Active Overuse Injuries Current as of: October 10, 2022 Author: … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Elizabeth T. …
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… often affects the spine. Ankylosing spondylitis commonly causes pain and stiffness, with limited motion in the low … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… through the vagina. Needle placement is guided by the use of a cystoscope inserted into the urethra. Urethral … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Avery L. Seifert MD - Urology Current as of: March …