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Arteriovenous Fistula: What It Is and How It Is Treated in Vascular Surgery

Vascular Physician

Diagnosis and Treatment of AVFs AVFs are diagnosed by a healthcare provider. If the healthcare provider suspects you have an AVF, they will request other tests to confirm it. For severe cases with larger AVFs, surgical treatment may be necessary. Small AVFs do not often exhibit symptoms.

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Managing High Blood Pressure with Medication and Lifestyle

Imperial Center Family Medicine

Effective blood pressure management requires taking the appropriate medicine as prescribed by a healthcare professional and implementing appropriate lifestyle changes. However, the correct treatment plan can help you manage your blood pressure and reduce complications. Aim for at least 2.5

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Managing High Blood Pressure with Medication and Lifestyle

Imperial Center Family Medicine

Effective blood pressure management requires taking the appropriate medicine as prescribed by a healthcare professional and implementing appropriate lifestyle changes. However, the correct treatment plan can help you manage your blood pressure and reduce complications. Aim for at least 2.5

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How to Improve Your Venous Circulation with Compression Therapy

Vascular Physician

Compression therapy during pregnancy should be used under the guidance of a healthcare professional. At the Vascular Institute of the Rockies, we have an experienced medical team that is well equipped to diagnose and treat venous disorders. If left untreated, it could lead to ulcers and in some cases limb loss.

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Dysphagia Revisited: A Podcast with Raele Donetha Robison and Nicole Rogus-Pulia

GeriPal

Some of our healthcare systems are hard, and challenging, and I think that it’s time that we have a change. Some of our healthcare systems are hard, and challenging, and I think that it’s time that we have a change. Eric: Alex, we got a great show today on Dysphagia Revisited. Who do we have on with us today? Eric: Oh boy.

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The importance of social connection: Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Thomas Cudjoe, & Carla Perissinotto

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary Social connections impact our health in profound ways, whether it is the support we receive from family and friends in navigating serious illness, the joy from shared social activities, or connecting with our community. Welcome back, Ashwin. Ashwin Kotwal: Excited to be back. Eric: Now, it’s interesting. Alex: Great.

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What can we learn from simulations? Amber Barnato

GeriPal

We’re going to define what that is and how it applies to the work that we do. But before we go into that, Amber, I think you got a song request for Alex. Amber: I do. Being a palliative care physician, the one that came immediately to mind was Knocking on Heaven’s Door. You know what? So I just can’t keep going. I love this song.