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Understanding Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs)
… are a type of abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia). They are commonly found in people of all ages. How PVCs happen Your … disease. What are the symptoms of PVCs? Most people with occasional PVCs don’t have symptoms. The more PVCs you have, … loop recorder. This monitor records constantly. But it stores the recording only when you press a button. The other …
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Head and Neck Cancer: Risk Factors
… Risk factors for head and neck cancer include: Using tobacco. Tobacco use is the single largest risk factor for head and neck … salivary gland cancers. Sun exposure. Lip cancer is more common in people who spend a lot of time in the sun. Sun …
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Understanding Primary Hyperparathyroidism
… is when there's too much PTH produced in your blood. It occurs when one or more of the glands are too active. The job … serious health problems. Causes Hyperparathyroidism can occur when a parathyroid gland gets bigger. Or if the gland has a growth. It can also occur as a complication of other health conditions. These include …
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Mental Health: How to Ask for Support
… Have unpredictable mood changes. Do things that interfere with your relationships, work, or school. Self-harm … that your loved one has really heard you. If you feel uncomfortable or awkward talking about your feelings, that’s … than going to see an in-person mental health professional. Visiting a local college or university. They may offer …
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For Hospital Patients: Preventing the Spread of Gastrointestinal Infections
… They help protect healthcare providers, other patients, and visitors from serious infections. What to expect While you … disinfected at least once a day. Items you often touch or come into contact with, such as bedrails, doorknobs, and … of objects and surfaces. Family members and other visitors may be asked to wear a gown and gloves when they …
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Understanding the Provisions of Your Managed Care Plan
… must pay (coinsurance). Managed care, by definition, is a comprehensive method of managing and coordinating the health … are restrictions placed on a benefit. Often this refers to the number of times a benefit can be used or the … the hospital no longer than is needed. Limit the number of visits a patient makes to certain types of health care …
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What Is a Urostomy?
… send urine from the kidneys to the bladder. The bladder stores urine. The urethra releases urine from the bladder to outside the body. Common types of urostomy These include: Ileal conduit. This … stool passes from the body. An ileal conduit is the most common type of urostomy. Colon conduit. This surgery is done …
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Understanding Placenta Previa
… preterm labor. There are three types of placenta previa: Complete. The placenta fully covers the cervix. Partial. The …
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Getting Started with Pulmonary Rehabilitation
… healthcare providers, exercise specialists, physical and occupational therapists, dietitians, social workers, … home the same day. It's often held at a hospital or clinic. Community-based and home-based programs work as well as … about my condition ☐ Travel and enjoy myself ☐ Have fewer visits to the hospital or emergency room Other goals: …
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