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… Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have Bypass Surgery? Decision Point You … is also higher if you have other problems such as diabetes, kidney disease, lung disease, or peripheral arterial … during or soon after bypass surgery include: Infection. Kidney problems. Atrial fibrillation . Heart attack. Stroke. …
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… and Physical Examination for Dementia or Alzheimer's Disease On this page: Overview Overview … when the person has symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Medical history The doctor will ask questions … the person has or has had, such as a stroke, Parkinson's disease, HIV infection, depression, a head injury, heart …
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… Sickle Cell Disease: Preventing Problems and Staying Healthy On this … prevent problems when you or your child has sickle cell disease . Make and follow a plan for how to treat pain. Work … vaccines on schedule. To help your child with sickle cell disease, make sure that your child takes antibiotics until …
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… Parkinson's Disease: Modifying Your Activities and Your Home On this … Overview When you have Parkinson's disease, you may find that making simple changes to your … occupational therapists, other people who have the disease, and the people who care for them may be good …
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… Peripheral Arterial Disease: Pulse and Blood Pressure Measurement On this page: … areas of the body help diagnose peripheral arterial disease . Pulse In the legs, doctors will commonly feel for … in the artery. Blood pressure For peripheral arterial disease, blood pressure might be taken at the ankles, toes, …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have Angioplasty for Stable Angina? … For example, older people or those with heart failure or kidney disease have a higher risk of problems. The risks of … invasive or conservative care in coronary and advanced kidney disease. The New England Journal of Medicine, …
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… Depression and Anxiety When You Have Coronary Artery Disease On this page: Overview Overview Many people with coronary artery disease have symptoms of anxiety or depression. If you're … their doctor needs to know about while treating their heart disease. Because your emotional health affects your physical …
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… diagnosis and treatment: Anemia during pregnancy Anemia of chronic disease You may be more likely to have anemia if you have a chronic disease such as kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel …
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… Overview Glomerular filtration is the process by which the kidneys filter the blood, removing excess wastes and fluids. … kidney function. The eGFR is also used to find the stage of chronic kidney disease. The eGFR is often calculated using a … Chronic Kidney Disease Creatinine and Creatinine Clearance Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease Current as of: …
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… and Your Body Clock Sleep and Your Health Sleeping Better Stages of Sleep Sleep problems Coping With Changing Sleep … Patterns as You Get Older Improving Sleep When You Have Chronic Pain Insomnia Insomnia: Improving Your Sleep Quick … a Sleep Study? Snoring Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Stages of Sleep Apnea Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea …
