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  • Preparing Yourself For Lap Band Surgery For An Easier Lifestyle Transition


    When you make the decision to go through with lap band surgery, there are ways you can prepare yourself for the lifestyle changes that are ahead. Once the lap band surgery is complete, you will have a reduced ability to eat food. In order to prepare for the surgery, your surgeon will talk to you about dietary changes that should be put into place for several weeks before the surgery occurs.
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  • ACLS Certification: A Look At Common FAQs


    Individuals in the medical field must have specific skill sets and knowledge in order to act appropriately in certain situations, and there are multiple certifications that can come along with that fact. Here is a closer look at ACLS certification and what it entails.  What is the ACLS certification? Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) teaches healthcare professionals the proper ways to respond if they have a patient who is currently in a cardiac arrest situation.
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  • Interventional Cardiac Procedures


    If you are having problems with your heart, your doctor may suggest diagnostic tests, such as electrocardiograms, x-rays, and MRIs to diagnose your condition. If you are diagnosed with heart disease, your physicians may suggest interventional treatments. These procedures are usually minimally invasive and do not involve lengthy recovery periods.  Here are some of the interventional procedures that your cardiologist may suggest. Atherectomy During this procedure, the cardiologist helps clear plaque from your arterial walls using a special shaver that is attached to a catheter.
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  • 3 Approaches To Treating Neck Pain From Arthritis


    Although you generally do not think about the neck as being affected by arthritis, several types of arthritis can be the cause of chronic neck pain. There are several approaches that can be helpful for reducing arthritic neck pain. Reduce Inflammation Reducing inflammation is easier when the problem happens in episodes because many anti-inflammatory medications are not designed for long-term use. During an episode of inflammation, retail pain medications, such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin can be helpful.
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