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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Mitral valve replacement … and overall health, including other health conditions. Risks The exact risks of mitral valve surgery vary depending on the person's …
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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview … can show if there are any problems that put the baby at risk for certain conditions, such as Down syndrome . But … asked to sign a consent form that says you understand the risks of the test and agree to have it done. How It Is Done …
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… It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Aortic valve replacement gives you a … improve your quality of life, and help you live longer. Risks The risks of aortic valve replacement surgery vary depending on …
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… especially older women. High blood pressure increases your risk for stroke and heart disease. How much it increases your risk depends on how high your blood pressure is. Your doctor … Depending how high your blood pressure is and your overall risk for a heart attack or stroke, your doctor may also talk …
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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Galactose is … the bag to the skin may cause discomfort for a short time. Risks Heel stick blood sample There is very little risk of a problem from a heel stick. Your baby may get a …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Transurethral incision of … may be chosen instead of TURP by men who: Are at higher risk for complications from surgery and anesthetic, … and can be done more quickly than TURP. Want to avoid the risk for retrograde ejaculation, a condition in which semen …
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… child understands the details of the treatment, including risks and benefits. It is up to the health care provider to … care What the health care involves and The benefits and risks of the health care How does "mature minor consent" … other grades if children are behind in immunization or at risk for certain vaccine-preventable diseases). Most of the …
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… that reaches the cornea. So people who wear them are at risk of overwearing syndrome and other problems. Rigid … Extended use may be uncomfortable and increases the risk of damaging the eye. Even though Health Canada has … thought that replacing lenses more often would reduce the risks of infection of the cornea (infectious or bacterial …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview At the end of most … does not have a normal shape. Version may pose a slight risk of opening a previous C-section scar. Limited research … problems. But larger studies are needed to fully assess the risk. footnote 1 In some cases, a doctor will choose not to …
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… Self-Examination On this page: Test Overview How It Is Done Risks Test Overview A breast … for women ages 40 to 74 who do not have a higher risk of breast cancer. footnote 1 Studies show that … checkups at your doctor's office or the mammogram centre. Risks The risk of doing breast self-examinations is that you …
