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What is Laparoscopic Surgery Consultation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...treat a wide range of conditions including some types of cancers, gynecologic problems, heart conditions (such as mitral valve repair and atrial fibrillation) and urological conditions (such as incontinence and...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...gives the blood another route to get to the heart muscle. This reduces the risk of heart failure and heart attack. Maze procedure for atrial fibrillation – This is done...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Mitral Valve Repair/Replacement: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...the other hand, if the condition is left untreated, patients may be at risk of heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and atrial fibrillation. Once the mitral valve is repaired or replaced,...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Resection of Pericardial Cyst or Tumour: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...of the heart including the superior vena cava and the ventricular wall. They can also cause cardiac tamponade, atrial fibrillation, or irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke,...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

Embolic Stroke

...Stroke:** – Atrial fibrillation (AFib) – Blood clots in the heart (thrombus) – Aortic atheroma – Carotid artery stenosis – Hypercoagulable disorders – Sleep apnea **Risk Factors:** – Age over...

September 19, 2024

Tips for Traveling with COPD

...Checkup: Are Inhalers Addictive? Takeaway Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) doesn’t automatically mean you have to put your travel plans on hold. Like other chronic conditions, safe travel...

What are the signs of Autism?

signs of Autism, signes d'autisme, علامات التوحد

...are higher functioning may not be recognized until they are in school. Autism is a spectrum condition, which means that children will have different day-to-day living experiences. Children who are...

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December 3, 2021
Diseases Conditions, Mental Health, psychology

Is Epilepsy Curable? Research and Medical Advancements

...globally, affecting an estimated 50 million people. Within the United States, about 3 million adults are living with epilepsy. There’s currently no cure for epilepsy. However, effective treatments are available....

What is Kidney Transplant: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

...the new organ from a donor. A donor can be: Related living donor (family members and relatives) Non-related living donor (friends and strangers) Dead donors Living donors go through a...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is a Lung Transplant: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...excessive buildup of mucus in the lining of the lungs, reducing the organ’s capacity to receive oxygen Although lungs can be obtained from living donors, the number of donated lungs...

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures