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A ventricular assist device (VAD) helps the heart pump blood throughout your body. This ... device connects to one or both of the ventricles of your heart. Understanding Left Ventricular ... 90872;ventricular assist device;VAD;ventricle;heart failure;percutaneous ventricular assist device ... ;mechanical circulatory support device;mechanical circulatory assist device;heart surgery

. The cells in the lining of the airways produce a sticky fluid called mucus. This traps dust, smoke ... , narrowing the airways. This means less air travels into and out of the lungs. The lining of the ... Pulmonology;COPD;What Is Chronic Bronchitis;pulmonary disease;chronic bronchitis;pm1002a;82429;social determinants of health;SDOH

world upside down When you’re grieving, you tend to be in a state of chaos. Grief may: Challenge ... the person died If you have had other losses, and how you dealt with them The kind of ... grieving;family grieving;child grieving;deal with grief;dealing with loss;grief healing;grief;prepare family grieving;bereavement;1746

be at least 3 months’ worth of living expenses. Some people feel more comfortable if they can save ... There is peace of mind that comes with making and keeping a budget. These tips and resources

from being active. It is an autoimmune disease. This means your immune system attacks the lining of ... active. You can help control RA with exercise and a healthy lifestyle. Living with Rheumatoid ... 83580;Self-care, rheumatoid arthritis;ra;living with rheumatoid arthritis

measures. Living Wills Offer Peace of Mind A living will tells others how you want to be treated ... regardless of your medical condition. Having a living will protects your rights as a patient. And ... living wills;legal living wills;living wills issues

change many aspects of sexual functioning. But people living with SCI can have satisfying intimate ... healthy part of life. This is true for people with and without spinal cord injury (SCI). An SCI can

*Myomectomy Robot Assist ... Robotic-assisted myomectomy is a type of surgery. It's done to remove growths called fibroid ... Robotic-assisted myomectomy is a type of surgery. It’s done to remove growths in the uterus. They are ... Robotic-Assisted Myomectomy;fibroidectomy;gynecology;fibroid tumor;uterus;robotic controller;gynecological surgery;leiomyoma;myoma;menopause;90400

Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy ... (intravenous) line will be started in your arm or hand. Antibiotics and medicines to reduce your risk of ... . When prostate cancer spreads, the pelvic lymph nodes are often one of the first places it goes. The

types of residential-care facilities: Assisted-living communities. These offer different levels of ... daily activities. These include shopping, cooking, and bathing. A variety of services and facilities ... long-term care;long-term care planning;Assisted-living communities;Nursing homes;skilled-nursing facilities;elder care;1437

from an assisted living environment to a higher level of care as needed? What personal items ... people reach their 80s and 90s, the number of older adults needing help with daily living increases ... elder care;elder care statistic;elder care facility;assisted living facility;residential care facility;skilled nursing facility;P00600

other areas, talk with your healthcare team. They may know of local resources to assist you. Or they may have a staff person who can help. ... than usual (a slight bulge is normal) Have a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, or as advised ... 83172;Nephrology;Hemodialysis Self-care;hemodialysis access care;central line access care;np1018a

Supportive, or palliative, care is care aimed at comfort of the person versus cure and ... comfortable as possible. And to prevent and ease suffering. It is part of end-of-life care. But it can

rehab programs with some of the following services: Adult day services Assisted living ... must use to qualify for payment of services? What is the cost? Will my insurance company cover ... P01151;rehabilitation facility;choosing rehabilitative care;Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities;p01151

oxygen and the body's circulation slowing down. Loss of bowel and urine control Mental ... when the child's heart is not beating and there are no signs of breathing. Care of the child at the ... P03054;child death;bereavement;grieving;grief;stages of grief;terminal illness child

parents can take is to wait until he or she is ready. Discussing Death with Children Children of ... writing letters. Let your child or teen know that these feelings of sadness, confusion, anger, and ... child death;bereavement;grieving;grief;stages of grief;terminal illness child;P03046

bleeding from the biopsy site (if a biopsy is done) A hole or tear (perforation) in the lining of ... several types of enteroscopes. The tube has a tiny light and a camera on its tip. It connects through a ... 41323;push enteroscopy;enteroscope;deep enteroscopy;balloon assisted enteroscopy

develop emotionally healthy ways of living with and managing their chronic illness. Some ways to ... ) all make concerns about physical appearance more intense. They also interfere with the process of

each stage of a woman's development and maturation, it is important to make healthy lifestyle ... identify potential health problems are two ways to help you live a longer, healthier, and happier life

of the lining Tightening of the muscles around the airways Increased production of sticky ... mucus All of these things cause the airways to narrow. This makes it hard for air to go in and out ... asthma;dm516;social determinants of health;SDOH