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… Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) for Heart Failure On this page: Overview Related …
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… Assistive Devices and Orthotics On this page: Overview Overview An assistive device is a tool or piece of equipment that helps make a …
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… Assistive Devices for People With Disabilities On this page: Overview Overview Assistive devices are tools that help you hold objects, open and close …
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… Ventricular Tachycardia On this page: What is ventricular tachycardia? Ventricular tachycardia is a type … stop VT from happening again. Your doctor may recommend a device that can detect a life-threatening abnormal heartbeat …
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… Spinal Cord Injury: Costophrenic Assist (Assisted Cough) On this page: Getting Started Related … If you have a weak cough or a lot of mucus, you may need an assisted cough. In a costophrenic assist, another person …
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… Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs) On this page: Overview Overview Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) are heartbeats that occur … . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) are heartbeats that occur …
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… Spinal Cord Injury: Abdominal Thrust Assist (Assisted Cough) On this page: Getting Started Related … If you have a weak cough or a lot of mucus, you may need an assisted cough. In an abdominal thrust (or Heimlich-type) …
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… Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH) On this page: What is left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH)? Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) means that the muscle of the …
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… Cardiac Device Monitoring On this page: Overview Overview Cardiac devices include pacemakers and ICDs (implantable cardioverter-defibrillators). Cardiac devices have very advanced features. Your doctor can program …
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… Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion On this page: Overview What To Expect … Overview An intrauterine device (IUD) is a very effective method of birth control. It is a small, plastic, T-shaped device that uses copper or hormones to prevent pregnancy. …
