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Medical tests
… your own breath alcohol level with a simple hand-held device. If the device is calibrated and used according to the … of your blood alcohol level. There are different types of devices available. You can get simple devices meant for home …
Health topics
… How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Nerve stimulator devices for epilepsy send electrical signals to the brain to … near your collarbone. A wire under the skin connects the device to electrodes that are in your brain. The doctor programs the device to send electrical signals to an area of the brain …
Medications
… taste/feel the drug when you inhale. Do not exhale into the device. Use this medication regularly to get the most … serious side effects, including: chest pain fast/irregular heartbeat severe dizziness fainting eye … of the following conditions: certain heart problems (heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in the EKG) family …
Medications
… not taste the drug when you inhale. Do not exhale into the device. Avoid getting any of this medication in your eyes. … serious side effects, including: chest pain fast/irregular heartbeat severe dizziness fainting eye … of the following conditions: certain heart problems (heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in the EKG) family …
Health topics
… acute kidney injury (which used to be known as acute renal failure). It occurs when urea and other waste products build … spontaneously or profusely from a very minor injury. Heart problems, such as an irregular heartbeat, inflammation in the sac that surrounds the heart …
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… transplants Do not share personal care items or medical devices that could have tiny amounts of blood on them, such … of the liver, called cirrhosis. Cirrhosis can lead to liver failure and cancer in a small number of people. Talk to your … 24-hour support If you use substances, visit Toward the Heart https://towardtheheart.com for information about drug …
Medications
… Uses Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used to improve the chance of living … carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may …
Medications
… to treat fungal nail infections if you have a history of heart failure. Itraconazole may rarely cause or worsen heart failure. Tell your doctor right away if you develop …
Medications
… your specific health needs. Uses Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications. It is also used to treat certain types of irregular heartbeat (such as chronic atrial fibrillation). Treating …
Health topics
… Overview An ICD is always checking your heart for a life-threatening, rapid heart rhythm. The ICD … shock to the heart. This restores a normal rhythm. The device then goes back to its watchful mode. Your doctor will … shock to the heart. This restores a normal rhythm. The device then goes back to its watchful mode. Your doctor will …
