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… surgery along with medical therapy (a heart-healthy lifestyle and medicines). Don't have … other health problems, and not smoking. A cardiac rehab program can help you have a … Information (e.g. cross-references to other topics, definitions or medical illustrations) …
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… arteries will cause a heart attack. Other tests may give you and your doctor all the … need to make treatment decisions. These other tests do not have the risks of an angiogram. If, during the test, your doctor sees that your arteries are …
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… lifestyle includes eating a healthy diet, not smoking, staying at a healthy weight, and … Your doctor may ask you to: Stop smoking. Quitting smoking can greatly lower your chance … Your doctor may ask you to: Stop smoking. Quitting smoking can greatly lower your chance …
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… the diseased artery to increase blood flow to the heart muscle. The doctor typically … or blocked arteries, increasing blood flow to the heart muscle tissue. Incision in … that protects the heart (pericardium). Blood flow is rerouted slide 4 of 5 < Prev Next …
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… or angioplasty. Lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and eating better could help … of arteries in your arms and legs. It causes poor blood flow. When you walk or … Treatment for PAD is a combination of healthy lifestyle changes and medicines to …
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… surgery. Recovery from major surgery has both physical and emotional aspects. For the first … that will help keep your heart and body healthy. These changes might include being more active and eating healthy. A cardiac rehab program can …
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… caring for the incision (sternotomy) made to open your chest during CABG surgery. Because … Now that you have had your diseased arteries repaired with open-heart surgery, you want to keep your …
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… (The hospital will usually provide you with shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, … (The hospital will usually provide you with shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, …
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… been removed. You are able to take medicines orally. Invasive tubes and monitoring … nose both during and after surgery. Taking oral medicines When your doctor thinks you are … is switching from intravenous (by IV line) to oral (by mouth) medicines. The ability to do …
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… Overview During coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, your surgeon will …
