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Heart Rate Problems Should I Get a Pacemaker

… and Author Healthwise Staff Primary Medical Reviewer E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Primary Medical Reviewer Martin J. Gabica MD - Family … and the Heart Rhythm Society. Circulation, published online November 6, 2018. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000628. …

Radiation Therapy for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer

… treatment). How Well It Works Surgery and radiation are the primary treatments for nonmelanoma skin cancer, but studies … Practice Guidelines in Oncology, Version 2 . Available online: … treatment). How Well It Works Surgery and radiation are the primary treatments for nonmelanoma skin cancer, but studies …

Making Good Health Decisions

… Problem? Good health care doesn't just happen. You have to do your part. Taking … a printed copy, or you may be able to see your test results online. Do not assume that no news is good news. If you do … can perform certain procedures not available through your primary care doctor. For more information about specialists, …

Atrial Fibrillation Should I Have Catheter Ablation

… and Author Healthwise Staff Primary Medical Reviewer Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology Primary Medical Reviewer E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal … patients with atrial fibrillation. Circulation, published online January 28, 2019. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000665. …

Kidney Failure Should I Start Dialysis

… You also have to watch how much fluid you drink and be careful about what you eat. Dialysis can have side effects … > Print Summary Author Healthwise Staff Primary Medical Reviewer Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal … will not contain all the information available in the online document some Information (e.g. cross-references to …

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Should I Get a Screening Test

… symptoms, and not growing fast, it is safe to watch it carefully and wait to have treatment. Small aneurysms rarely … and Author Healthwise Staff Primary Medical Reviewer E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal … will not contain all the information available in the online document some Information (e.g. cross-references to …

Miscarriage Should I Have Treatment to Complete a Miscarriage

… have symptoms of a miscarriage. Getting medical advice and care can lower your chance of any problems from the … > Print Summary Author Healthwise Staff Primary Medical Reviewer Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine … will not contain all the information available in the online document some Information (e.g. cross-references to …

Low Back Pain Should I Try Epidural Steroid Shots

… shots Reasons not to have epidural steroid shots I don't care if the shots don't last. I want to try anything that … and Author Healthwise Staff Primary Medical Reviewer William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - … will not contain all the information available in the online document some Information (e.g. cross-references to …

Aspirin Should I Take Daily Aspirin to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke

… and Author Healthwise Staff Primary Medical Reviewer Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology Primary Medical Reviewer Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine … of cardiovascular disease. Circulation, published online March 17, 2019: CIR0000000000000678. DOI: …

Sleep Apnea Should I Have Surgery

… > Print Summary Author Healthwise Staff Primary Medical Reviewer Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal … Medical Reviewer Mark A. Rasmus MD - Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine Primary Medical Reviewer … will not contain all the information available in the online document some Information (e.g. cross-references to …