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… who have peripheral arterial disease (PAD). footnote 1 , footnote 2 How Well It Works … related to the catheter include: Pain, swelling, and tenderness at the catheter … related to the catheter include: Pain, swelling, and tenderness at the catheter …
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… active, staying at a healthy weight, and not smoking. This will give you the best chance … active, staying at a healthy weight, and not smoking. This will give you the best chance …
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… et al. (2021). Society for Vascular Surgery clinical practice guidelines for management of … et al. (2021). Society for Vascular Surgery clinical practice guidelines for management of … et al. (2021). Society for Vascular Surgery clinical practice guidelines for management of …
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Overview Drug-eluting stents can help prevent a coronary artery from narrowing again after angioplasty . They are coated with medicine that prevents scar tissue from growing into the artery. Stents …
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… tried medicines for angina symptoms. Have had tests that showed that angioplasty might help … to have an angiogram. Depending on what that test finds, an angioplasty can sometimes be … might you have angioplasty? You may have had tests such as an exercise stress test or a …
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Treatment Overview Coronary angioplasty is a procedure to open a blocked or narrow coronary artery. Coronary arteries are the blood vessels that bring oxygen to the heart muscle. It may also be …
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Condition Basics What is carotid artery disease? A carotid artery on each side of the neck supplies blood to the brain. Carotid artery disease occurs when a substance called plaque builds up in …
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… aortic aneurysms, or AAAs, never cause problems. But sometimes they burst, which is … spread on your belly. Then a small hand-held device is pressed against your belly and moved … spread on your belly. Then a small hand-held device is pressed against your belly and moved …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… If you cannot reach emergency services, have someone drive you to the hospital right away. … a heart attack or unstable angina. People who have unstable angina often describe their … an ambulance is not readily available, have someone else drive you to the emergency room. …
