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… Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Your Medical Team On this page: Overview Related … the CABG procedure. Also, your medical team will probably have worked together as a team many times in the past. You might have a team that helps you decide whether to have bypass …
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… Heart Failure: Should I Get a Pacemaker (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy)? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … doctor will put the pacemaker in your chest during minor surgery. You will not have open-chest surgery. You probably …
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… Breast Cancer: Lymph Node Surgery for Staging Cancer On this page: Overview Related … The doctor removes the first lymph nodes that cancer may have spread to (sentinel nodes). If cancer is found in only one or two nodes, you may not need to have more lymph nodes removed. Axillary node dissection. If …
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… Babies and Older Adults Have an Increased Risk of Cold Injury On this page: Overview … to suffer injury from cold temperature exposure. They have a large body surface area compared with their weight. … not able to shiver (which warms a person up). They don't have much fat under their skin (which keeps them warm). …
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… Depression and Anxiety When You Have Coronary Artery Disease On this page: Overview Related … Overview Many people with coronary artery disease have symptoms of anxiety or depression. If you're struggling … about all of your symptoms. The sooner you and your doctor have talked about your symptoms and your options for …
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… Getting Support When You Have Low Back Pain On this page: Overview Overview When your … There's an emotional side to chronic pain. You may need a shoulder to cry on or someone to talk to. You need support. … because it hurts too much to move, people might think they shouldn't bother you. You feel too sad to want to talk to …
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… Vertigo: Staying Safe When You Have Balance Problems On this page: Overview Overview When you have vertigo, you may feel as though you are spinning. This … yourself safe You can reduce your risk of injury when you have vertigo by following these suggestions. Avoid driving. …
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… Fran's Story: Finding Support When You Have COPD On this page: Fran's Story … They give me tips. They've become true friends. I still have bad days. But no matter how bad my day has been, I … They give me tips. They've become true friends. I still have bad days. But no matter how bad my day has been, I …
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… Cal's Story: Learning to Exercise When You Have COPD On this page: Cal's Story Cal's Story "Why me?" … him from getting discouraged. "Now I feel better than I have in years. I'm really amazed." And after school every … him from getting discouraged. "Now I feel better than I have in years. I'm really amazed." And after school every …
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… Quick Tips: Smart Snacking When You Have Diabetes On this page: Get Started Get Started Follow … handful of almonds, walnuts, or pecans. These treats each have less than 15 grams of carbohydrate. Choose filling … handful of almonds, walnuts, or pecans. These treats each have less than 15 grams of carbohydrate. Choose filling …
