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… Myth: Influenza is not a serious illness. Fact: In years when influenza is widespread in B.C., hundreds of people may …
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… remove them. The results may not appear for some time. And when they do appear, you may only see small changes. You may … remove them. The results may not appear for some time. And when they do appear, you may only see small changes. You may …
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… Why It Is Done Surgery for spinal stenosis is considered when: Severe symptoms restrict normal daily activities and … Why It Is Done Surgery for spinal stenosis is considered when: Severe symptoms restrict normal daily activities and …
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… that is naturally present in rock, soil and groundwater. When released outdoors, radon gas becomes diluted with air …
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… or leads might not work. FAQs How does the pacemaker work? When you have heart failure, the lower chambers of your … not be able to be implanted for several reasons, such as when a vein near the left ventricle is too small, too wide, … or leads might not work. FAQs How does the pacemaker work? When you have heart failure, the lower chambers of your …
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… evidence can't predict what's going to happen in your case. When evidence tells us that 2 out of 100 people who have a … for good. Diego, age 41 My mom died of a heart attack when she was in her 50s. My doctor calculated my risk, and … evidence can't predict what's going to happen in your case. When evidence tells us that 2 out of 100 people who have a …
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… Next > slide 5 of 5, Pacemaker controls the heart rhythm, When the AV node is ablated, a permanent pacemaker is … heart's electrical activity during atrial fibrillation and when a heart has a pacemaker. What To Expect You may stay in … Next > slide 5 of 5, Pacemaker controls the heart rhythm, When the AV node is ablated, a permanent pacemaker is …
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… blood flowing in the proper direction through your heart. When the mitral valve does not close properly, it's called … blood flowing in the proper direction through your heart. When the mitral valve does not close properly, it's called …
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… Feels You may feel nothing at all from the needle puncture when the tracer is injected, or you may feel a brief sting … Feels You may feel nothing at all from the needle puncture when the tracer is injected, or you may feel a brief sting …
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… Tell your doctor ALL the medicines and natural health products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems … other types of anesthesia, you may have pain for a few days when the initial numbness wears off. Risks There is a small … Tell your doctor ALL the medicines and natural health products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems …