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*Cholesterol Lp a ... Cholesterol Lp(a) ... (LDL). LDL is known as "bad" cholesterol. High levels of Lp(a) can create plaque in your blood vessels ... . This is a buildup of cholesterol that lessens blood flow through your arteries. A high level of Lp ... lipoprotein(a);cholesterol;blood test;heart disease;heart failure;congestive heart failure

your healthcare provider a team—one that is solely focused on your health. To make sure you are ... cover what is most important to you first. Educate yourself. Learn all you can about a ... healthcare provider communication;active role;quality care;self-advocacy

How to Cope with a Cancer Diagnosis ... you have about your disease. Keep a notebook or folder with all of your medical records and ... Creating a cheerful hospital room Having siblings visit Keeping their regular schedule for

help create treatment plans. But they can't prescribe medicine. What is a psychiatrist ... . But they are often available on a consulting basis. All of these specialists may work in many

inflammation, infection, or cancer in your body. It's a type of nuclear medicine scan that uses a ... the injection site, or nausea that lasts. On the day of your scan Carefully follow your

*Hemodialysis Access Creating ... an arteriovenous fistula (AV fistula) and an arteriovenous graft (AV graft). Creating a ... away, a short-term venous catheter is used. A catheter that allows two-way blood flow is placed into ... 83170;Nephrology;Hemodialysis Treatments;dialyzer;fistula;venous graft;cimino;hemodialysis access;creating hemodialysis access;np1017a

system that your provider uses. Typically, you can log on to your patient portal using a secure website ... your immunizations View a list of all of your allergies See a snapshot of your overall health

inflammation of a bursa. Bursas are fluid-filled sacs that cushion your muscles, tendons, and skin ... have an M-R-I scan. An M-R-I uses magnets and a computer to create an image of your body. Your ... bursitis; inflammation of a clowed sac of fluid; bursa; tendons; muscles; orthopedics; orthopedic; orthopaedics; orthopaedic

. This sheet explains how to make a fire safety action plan. Creating the plan Sit down with all ... , create a fire safety action plan. This teaches your family what to do in a fire, and can help ... 40083;making a fire safety action plan;fire safety action plan, creating;fire safety action plan;fire drills;children teaching fire safety

A liver biopsy is a quick test that helps see how healthy your child's liver is. During a ... Child Needs a Percutaneous Liver Biopsy  A liver biopsy is a quick test that helps see how healthy ... ped1212;when your child needs a percutaneous liver biopsy;biopsies;pediatric;88691;liver biopsy;percutaneous

Implanting a Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) ... is done. A home monitor may be provided to you that can communicate with your ICD wirelessly ... defibrillator that has the wire only under the skin can't function as a long-term pacemaker. Why might

is All children who are 11 or 12 years old should get a 2-shot series of the HPV vaccine at ... are two mild reactions that may occur after getting a vaccine. You didn't answer this question

All About Garlic ... of garlic that contain allicin for a long time may decrease how well saquinavir (a medicine used to ... Learn about the medical uses, claims, and side effects of garlic. Garlic Botanical name(s

medical care, support, and community services that you need. They can talk to your healthcare providers ... of things to help you, such as: Coordinate your medical care A case manager can make sure that

Compensation Program (VICP) is a federal program that was created to compensate people who may have been ... Hepatitis A Vaccine Brand Name(s): Havrix®, Vaqta®, Twinrix® (as a combination product ... Havrix®, Vaqta®, Twinrix® (as a combination product containing Hepatitis A Vaccine, Hepatitis B Vaccine)

do it: Create a family media use plan. Together, draft a document that lays down basic rules ... answer this question, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) created a set of guidelines, and

. Choose a coverage level that meets, but doesn't go beyond your needs. Understand your financial ... get a prescription over the phone? Is there an online patient portal to communicate with your

*ALL Diagnosis ... the leukemia cells. This can be used to see if you have ALL and which subtype you have. It takes a ... changes that can't be seen with standard cytogenetic testing. It's also a quicker test ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;immunophenotyping and ALL;cytogenetic analysis and ALL;balld1a

Exercise: Creating a Balanced Fitness Program ... help you create a fitness program that's right for you. Exercise: The Right Program and the ... professionals advise following a balanced fitness program. Here are some tips for creating a program: Talk