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… Pulmonary Hypertension On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … hypertension is high blood pressure in the arteries of your lungs. This may also be called pulmonary arterial … well as it should. Pressure builds up in the arteries. Then your heart has to work harder to pump blood through your …
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… Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Day One of Recovery On this page: Overview Overview What happens in the first 24 hours after CABG surgery? After your coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is … ICU so that specially trained hospital staff can monitor your condition. The recovery process is different for every …
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… Postpartum: First 6 Weeks After Childbirth On this page: Health Tools Recovery At Home Coping … is postpartum? During the first weeks after giving birth, your body begins to heal and adjust to not being pregnant. … This is called postpartum (or the postpartum period). Your body goes through many changes as you recover. These …
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… Splint Care Tips On this page: Overview Overview A splint protects … or other injury. If you have a removable splint, follow your doctor's instructions and only remove the splint if your doctor says it's okay. Most splints can be adjusted. …
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… protect an arm or leg that is affected. Take good care of your skin and nails. You can find more information about … Return to topic: Breast Cancer Testicular Cancer How to manage lymphedema Know the symptoms Learn to recognize symptoms … treatment right away. Symptoms include: Feeling as though your clothes, rings, or other jewellery are too tight. A …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Roles of Different Doctors On this page: Overview Overview What health … of coronary artery disease (CAD), you should visit your primary care physician every few months. Your doctor can help track your condition and make sure that …
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… Mind-Body Wellness On this page: Health Tools Healing Body and Mind … What is the mind-body connection? Your mind and body are powerful allies. How you think can affect how you feel. And how you feel can affect your thinking. An example of this mind-body connection is …
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… Using a Cane On this page: Overview Overview A walking aid—a … a walking aid can help you be more safe and independent in your daily activities. Almost everyone has used a walking … But there are some simple principles that will make using your walking aid easier and safer. General safety when using …
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… Hair Loss From Cancer Treatment On this page: Hair … have only mild thinning that is noticeable only to them. Your doctor will be able to tell you whether hair loss is an expected side effect of your treatment. Hair loss from chemotherapy Chemotherapy can …
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… Hospital Discharge Planning On this page: What … care after that. You, the person who is caring for you, and your discharge planner work together to address your concerns in a discharge plan. Whether you go home, to a …
