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After you've had a heart attack, you may be worried that you could have another one. That's easy to understand. But the good news is that there are things you can do to reduce your risk of having another heart attack. Take your medicine. Medicines can help prevent another heart...
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After a stroke, people feel lots of different emotions. Some people are worried that they could have another stroke. Or they may feel overwhelmed by how much there is to learn and do. Some people feel sad or depressed. No matter what emotions you are feeling, you can give yourself...
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Learn tips for limiting fluids—if your doctor has asked you to—when you have heart failure.
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Hospitals can be big, confusing places, especially if you've never been a patient in one before. But by taking the time to learn about how hospitals work and what you can expect, you may be able to lower your stress and concentrate on what's important: feeling better.
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Briefly discusses frailty in older adults, including what happens if someone is frail. Offers ways to help an older adult who has frailty.
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Learn why your daily care plan is so important for managing your heart failure.
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Understand how daily weight checks help you avoid heart failure emergencies.
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Learn how sodium affects heart failure symptoms and get tips for low-sodium meals.
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What are patient rights? As a person receiving health care, you have certain rights. Federal laws protect some of those rights, like the right to see your medical records and keep them private. Many states also have laws protecting your rights. Hospitals and other health care facilities often have a...
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How are antirejection medicines used for an organ transplant? People who've had an organ transplant need antirejection medicines. That's because the immune system will try to destroy the new organ. These medicines weaken your immune system and make it harder for your body to destroy your new organ. But they...