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Stages of Alzheimer Disease
… and gradual loss of independence. It is the most common type of dementia. At first, people with this disease … age, overall health, health history, symptoms, and preferences. Some medicines can slow the progress of the … have many questions about living with Alzheimer disease. Visit the website of the Alzheimer's Association at …
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Lung Transplantation in Children
… organ donor. In most cases, lungs that are transplanted come from people who have died and donated their organs. … What are the symptoms of rejection? Each child may have different symptoms of rejection. Some common symptoms of … child and the function of the transplanted lung. Follow-up visits may include: Complete physical exam Chest X-ray Blood …
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Patent Foramen Ovale Transcatheter Repair
… recover more quickly. Your doctor might be less likely to recommend this treatment if you need surgery to repair another … These can cause sudden death in rare cases. Device becoming unattached and traveling through the heart or … in a follow-up appointment. Be sure to keep all follow-up visits. Call your doctor if you have increased swelling, …
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Pulmonary Artery Catheterization
… health problems. The pulmonary artery is the main artery coming from the right ventricle of the heart. This lower … few days, it will be removed. A new one will be put in a different site to help prevent infection. When the catheter is … on why you had the procedure. Go to all your follow-up visits with your doctor. Call your doctor if you have a …
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When Your Child Needs Bladder Reconstruction Surgery
… or colds. Explain the type of surgery, the expected outcomes, complications, postop care, home care, and follow-up visits. Be sure to have all your questions answered. Follow … temperature. Don’t use a mercury thermometer. There are different kinds and uses of digital thermometers. They include: …
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Pituitary Gland Surgery
… the base of the brain, behind your nose and sinuses. It's referred to as the body's master gland because it controls the … given general anesthesia. This medicine allows you to comfortably sleep during the surgery. Just before the … Pain or swelling in your legs. Follow-up During follow-up visits, your health care provider will check on your …
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Understanding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
… to the virus. But they can develop up to 14 days later. Common symptoms include: Fever. Chills. Coughing. Sore … directly. But sometimes experimental medicines may be offered. Treatment for MERS is mainly to support your body … To learn more To learn more about MERS, visit the CDC at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/mers/ . …
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Endovenous Laser Varicose Vein Surgery
… lie down on an exam table. The table may be tilted in different positions during the procedure. You may be given … process uses sound waves to make an image of the vein on a computer screen. Your doctor will make a small cut or … Your doctor may want to give you an exam at a follow-up visit. They may use ultrasound to make sure the laser …
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Pituitary Gland Surgery
… body, such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. Problems can occur when a tumor forms in the pituitary gland. These tumors … This is one of the air spaces behind the nose. For large or complex pituitary tumors, a craniotomy is done. For this, … Pain or swelling in your legs Follow-up During follow-up visits, your healthcare provider will check on your healing: …
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