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Return of the blockage Blood clot in your groin at the site where the catheter was put in ... . Your risks may vary based on your overall health, the severity of your condition, and other

health, such as a fever Are pregnant or could be Are allergic to shellfish, iodine, or any other ... . Tell them about all the medicines you take. This includes over-the-counter medicines such as

. Common Health Problems Linked to Travel in Developing Countries Some of the most common ... reasons only. Limiting travel to these areas is strongly encouraged. For the most current CDC travel advisories, visit the CDC website .

numb it. The insertion site is often in the groin. Then a needle with a thin guide wire is put ... think you may be pregnant Have any health conditions Have had any recent illnesses Tell

health screenings that most women at age 65 and older need. Although you and your healthcare provider ... are in fairly good health, are at higher risk for lung cancer, and who: Currently smoke or have ... women65plus;women's health;health screenings;preventive medicine;screening tests;preventive exam;wellness exam;health counseling

most of the teeth All 3 types use wires to move the teeth to the desired position. Another type ... floss under the wire. See an oral health professional for cleanings every 6 months or more often

additional wire that goes to the left side of the heart. This allows it to coordinate the timing between ... placed under your skin by minor surgery. Wires from the device are connected to the ventricles on both

*ALL Newly Diagnosed ... are not sure about. In most cases, ALL tends to grow quickly. Because of this, it’s important to start ... Being told you have acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) can be scary, and you may have many ... ALL;diagnosis of ALL;balld1

risks based on your health conditions. Discuss all your concerns with your healthcare provider ... most often located in the groin. Electrode catheters are long, thin, flexible wires with electrodes

*Surg Site Prevent Infection ... Surgical Site Infection Prevent ... This sheet tells you more about surgical site infections, what hospitals are doing to prevent ... these infections. Preventing a Surgical Site Infection A risk of any surgery is an infection ... 89221;Preventing Surgical Site Infections;surgical site infections, prevention;infection, surgical ... site, prevention;surgical site infections, causes, surgical site infections, risk factors;surgical

to keep track of your most current list of medicines. Keep yourself informed Learn about your ... If you are like most people with heart disease, you have several healthcare providers who ... heart disease;health care providers;list of medicines;copies of letters to other providers;DM26

health care provider may recommend a breast biopsy. Having a biopsy doesn't necessarily mean you have ... or J-wire directed biopsy. After the tissue is removed, a tiny marker or clip may be inserted in

*ALL Overview ... (ALL is most common in people under age 15 and older than age 70.) Being male Talk with your ... screening tests for ALL? There are currently no regular screening tests for ALL. Screening tests are

the test, wires are placed in the heart to measure electrical activity. An EPS is done by a ... ) or a Holter monitor. Follow all directions you're given for not eating or drinking before the

Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) uses a wire loop heated by electric current to ... procedure (LEEP) uses a wire loop heated by electric current. It is used to remove cells and tissue in

Congenital pulmonary stenosis is a health problem present from birth. It's when the pulmonary ... stenosis balloon valvuloplasty? Congenital pulmonary stenosis is a health problem that is present

Your health care provider advises that you have cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). This ... is a procedure to place a small device in your chest and wires in your heart. CRT improves the

all disease-management and prevention steps. Make the most of appointments An office visit is ... The benefits of being an active medical consumer include better health, more effective health ... medical consumer;savvy medical consumer;know health plan;health plan;know your doctor;health care system;medical consumer tips

about all prescription and over-the-counter medicines you take. This includes herbs, supplements ... . Follow all directions you're given for not eating or drinking before your procedure. How

blood clot that forms in a large, deep vein. It happens most often in one of the veins of your ... vein. It happens most often in one of the veins of your legs. You may have pain, swelling, warmth, and