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… Overview Aortic valve replacement gives you a new aortic heart valve. The new valve may be mechanical or made of … to keep blood flowing in the proper direction through your heart. When the aortic valve does not close properly (aortic … surgery helps relieve symptoms and prevent heart failure. And it helps people live longer. Aortic valve …
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… But here are some tips to make getting dressed easier. Use assistive devices that may help you dress. Getting dressed may be … But here are some tips to make getting dressed easier. Use assistive devices that may help you dress. Getting dressed …
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… Arachnoiditis Aspirin for Pain, Fever, and Inflammation Assistive Devices for People With Disabilities Attention Deficit … Epilepsy Epilepsy and Driving Epilepsy Medicine Therapy Failure Epilepsy: Atonic Seizures Epilepsy: Focal Aware …
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… Care Learning About Hospice Palliative Care Medical Assistance in Dying Pain Control at the End of Life … Should I Stop Treatment That Prolongs My Life? Kidney Failure: Should I Start Dialysis? Kidney Failure: What Type … Care Learning About Hospice Palliative Care Medical Assistance in Dying Pain Control at the End of Life …
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… the effects of a stroke, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, heart disease, incontinence or acute infection Changes in … For those with frailty or mobility limitations, not using assistive mobility aids, such as walkers or canes, not using … to your local government If you need an assistive mobility device, consult a physiotherapist, occupational therapist or …
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… problems including high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, heart failure, and depression. It also can lead to car crashes. If … to keep your airway open while you sleep. Oral breathing devices or other types of devices that you wear while you …
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… do if I have symptoms of infection? Should everyone who had heart surgery, heart transplant or lung transplant surgery receive … of Mycobacterium chimaera infection includes fever and failure to thrive. To learn more, visit Mycobacterium …
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… often gives great benefits to people with irregular heartbeat, it may rarely worsen an irregular heartbeat or … (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia). It is used to restore … uncontrolled movements new or worsening symptoms of heart failure (such as shortness of breath, swelling ankles/feet, …
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… What is endocarditis? Endocarditis is an infection of the heart's valves and inner lining of the heart chambers. It … soon, it can lead to more serious problems, such as: Heart failure . An abscess in the heart. Heart rhythm problems . … Have had endocarditis in the past. Have an implanted heart device such as a pacemaker or implantable …
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… (ECG, EKG) or echocardiogram . These tests may find certain heart problems that can cause shortness of breath. Transfer … problem, you may need to gain weight and muscle mass. Heart failure affecting the right side of the heart ( cor … make breathing easier. Some COPD medicines are used with devices called inhalers or nebulizers . It's important to …
