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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Mitral valve repair is … of life, and prevent damage to the heart. footnote 1 Risks The risks of mitral valve repair surgery vary depending on a few …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Transcatheter aortic … treatment, doctors don't yet know the long-term benefits or risks. They also don't know how long the valves will last. … work well for at least 5 years. footnote 1 , footnote 2 Risks TAVI doesn't involve open-heart surgery. But the …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Mohs surgery removes a … that is likely to return, is growing fast, or has a high risk of spreading. What To Expect You will have a scar that … the ears, nose, or eyelids. Is growing quickly. Has a high risk of spreading to other parts of the body, such as in …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Vein ligation and … have other health problems that would make surgery more risky. Your legs ache, swell, or feel heavy, especially … it does not work for about 10 out of 100 people. footnote 1 Risks Vein ligation and stripping surgery has some risks, …
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… page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Radiation therapy uses high energy … effective ways to use radiation therapy to treat cancer. Risks Radiation therapy may shrink a tumour, give you relief … from cancer symptoms, or possibly cure cancer. But it has risks for serious side effects. Your doctor will recommend …
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… Intraoperative Cholangiogram On this page: Surgery Overview Risks Surgery Overview An intraoperative … the surgeon does not cut or damage the common bile duct. Risks There are some risks of having an intraoperative cholangiogram. Some …
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… health needs. Warning There may be a slightly increased risk of serious, possibly fatal side effects (such as … of dementia-related behavior problems. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication, as well as other … promptly. Dizziness and lightheadedness can increase the risk of falling. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or …
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… health needs. Warning There may be a slightly increased risk of serious, possibly fatal side effects (such as … of dementia-related behavior problems. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication, as well as other … promptly. Dizziness and lightheadedness can increase the risk of falling. These effects are more likely to occur in …
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… health needs. Warning There may be a slightly increased risk of serious, possibly fatal side effects (such as … of dementia-related behavior problems. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication, as well as other … promptly. Dizziness and lightheadedness can increase the risk of falling. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or …
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… and your specific health needs. Warning Diazepam has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and … very serious side effects, including death. To lower your risk, your doctor should have you use the smallest dose of … for children younger than 6 months of age because of the risk of serious side effects. Diazepam works by calming the …
