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Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)

… it. Or, if needed, the ICD can send an electric shock to restore your normal heartbeat. Newer ICDs can be put in just … that's causing the rapid heartbeat. What are possible complications of VT? Some people may have mild symptoms from … steps Here are some tips to help you get the most from a visit to your provider: Know the reason for your visit and …
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Primary Bone Cancer: Surgery

… arm or leg Limb-sparing or limb-salvage surgery is the most common surgery for a bone tumor in an arm or leg. The goal … tumor is. What to expect after surgery Each surgery is different. You should ask the surgeon and your care team what … The amount of time it takes to recover from surgery is different for each person. It depends on the type of surgery …
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Fever

… than normal. It often means there is an abnormal process occurring in the body. Exercise, hot weather, inflammation, … could be a reaction from an allergy to food or medicine. Becoming overheated at play or in the sun can also result in … illness. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your healthcare provider: Know the reason for your …
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Your Child's Gastrostomy or Gastro-jejunum Tube: Flushing the Tube

… pumps. Your child's tube and supplies may look or work differently from what are described and shown here. One type of … or G-J tube. Note Take care to keep the feeding tube from becoming a strangulation risk to your child. Follow the care … your child's doctor right away if any of the following occurs: The tube feels loose or comes out. If the tube is …
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Immunoglobulin A Deficiency

… antibiotics for a longer period of time. What are possible complications of IgA deficiency? Potential complications can … cold and flu season. Also talk with your doctor about vaccines that may help prevent illness and when you should get … crowds. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …
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Acquired Hypothyroidism in Children

… and poor performance in school. In children, it’s often referred to as acquired hypothyroidism. What causes … with hormone problems. The goal of treatment is to restore hormone levels to normal and stimulate normal growth … height. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child’s doctor: Know the reason for the visit
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Imperforate Anus in Children

… the digestive tract is the rectum. The rectum collects and compacts the solid waste from your child’s digestive tract. … will keep building up in your child’s body. There are different types of imperforate anus. Your child can have an … can help. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child’s doctor: Know the reason for the visit
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Fetal Heart Monitoring

… Doppler ultrasound device. It's often used during prenatal visits to count the baby's heart rate. It may also be used … contractions. It sends the sounds of your baby's heart to a computer. The rate and pattern of your baby's heart rate are …
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Lung Cancer: Treatment Questions

… and how you will look and feel after treatment. Ask how successful the treatment is expected to be and what the risks … to school, take care of my family? Will treatment affect my fertility? My sex life? Will there be any limits on what I … if treatment worked? What are the chances the cancer will come back? What are my choices if the treatment doesn't work …
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