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What is a Vascular Surgery Follow-Up: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...visit, the patient’s health, blood pressure, heart ⁣rate, and overall condition will be evaluated. In some cases, the⁢ vascular surgeon will order additional ⁢tests to assess the results of surgery....

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Esophageal Cancer?

Esophageal cancer, Cancer de l'oesophage, سرطان المريء

...usually cause any symptoms in the early stages. However, difficulty swallowing food, heartburn, vomiting up blood, cough, and an undesired weight loss are some of the main symptoms when the...

exdoctor
December 3, 2021
Diseases Conditions

What is Blalock-Taussig Shunt: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...surgical procedure/s designed to treat the condition. The Blalock-Taussig shunt is performed for patients with cyanotic heart conditions, where there is a lack of flow to the pulmonary bed, resulting...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

The Vital Connection: Smoking and the Grave Risk of Lung Cancer

The Connection Between Smoking and Lung Cancer

...your health. Some potential benefits of quitting tobacco include: lower blood pressure and heart rate improved circulation and heart function less shortness of breath and coughing after one year, your risk...

Ascites

...by scarring and impaired liver function. Ascites is a common complication of advanced cirrhosis. * **Heart failure:** When the heart struggles to pump blood effectively, it can lead to fluid...

September 29, 2024

What is Alcohol Withdrawal?

...sleeping Shakiness Increased sweating Rapid heartbeat Headache Alcohol craving Loss of appetite Nausea Vomiting Hypertension Alcohol hallucinosis Onset: 6 to 48 hours after last drink Symptoms last for one to...

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December 25, 2021
Diseases Conditions

What is Bacterial Meningitis?

...pain Fever Rigors Nausea and vomiting Headache Low blood pressure Fast heart rate Sepsis Good to know: Low blood pressure and fast heart rate are signs of shock. People showing...

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December 18, 2021
Diseases Conditions

What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...treated early with HBOT, patients can reduce their risk of stroke and heart attack. Brain abscess – Patients treated for brain abscess can also benefit from HBOT. The therapy can...

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Infection Follow-Up: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...an entire course of antibiotics. If any of these takes place, the bacteria can neutralize the specific antibiotic or change to a different attack site. If the treatment seems to...

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

Ozempic and Medicare: Prediabetes, vs. Wegovy, and More

...blood vessels) problems, such as heart attack and stroke, in adults with cardiovascular disease who have overweight or obesity. Medicare prescription plans may be able to cover Wegovy for this...