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… Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Have Catheter Ablation? Decision Point You may want to have … medicines to make you sleep or feel sleepy and comfortable during the procedure. The doctor inserts thin, flexible …
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… Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … an older adult. About 10 out of 100 people have problems during or after this kind of surgery. footnote 1 This means …
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… Peripheral Arterial Disease: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … get enough blood. This may cause symptoms, such as leg pain during exercise. PAD is caused by plaque buildup on the …
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… Arthritis: Should I Have Knee Replacement Surgery? Decision Point You may want … surgery Have knee replacement surgery You may be asleep during this surgery. Or you may be awake but numb from the …
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… Arthritis: Should I Have Shoulder Replacement Surgery? Decision Point You may … surgery Have shoulder replacement surgery You may be asleep during the surgery. Or you may be awake, but the area around …
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… Varicose Veins: Should I Have a Surgical Procedure? Decision Point You may want to … off areas is usually removed (stripped). You may be asleep during the surgery, but it also can be done while you are …
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… Arthritis: Should I Have Hip Replacement Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Arthritis: Should I Have Hip Replacement Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 … of dislocation, pulmonary embolism, and deep infection during the first six months after elective total hip …
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… Obesity: Should I Have Weight-Loss Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Obesity: Should I Have Weight-Loss Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … You won't be able to drink for 30 minutes before you eat, during your meal, and for 30 minutes after you eat. There …
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… Lumbar Herniated Disc: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … There is a slight risk of damaging nerves or the spine during surgery. Some people form a lot of scar tissue in the …
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… Scoliosis: Should My Child Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Scoliosis: Should My Child Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare …
