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Results 1 - 10 of 78 for Life
  1. Heart transplant - series (image) 
    ... liver disease Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) Other life-threatening diseases ... who has suffered brain death but remains on life-support. The healthy heart is transported in a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100086_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Heart valve surgery - series (image) 
    ... of metal or plastic. Natural valves rarely require life-long medication to prevent blood clot formation (anticoagulation), ... increasing. The operation provides symptom relief and prolongs life. The death rate varies depending on the heart ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100161_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Implantable cardiac defibrillator (image) 
    ... defibrillator (ICD) is a device that detects a life-threatening, rapid heartbeat, called an arrhythmia. If such ... defibrillator (ICD) is a device that detects a life-threatening, rapid heartbeat, called an arrhythmia. If such ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientimages/000279.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Exchange transfusion - series (image) 
    ... problems. In these cases, exchange transfusion is a life-saving procedure designed to counteract the effects of ... include: Hemolytic disease of the newborn (Rh disease) Life-threatening infection Severe disturbances in body chemistry Toxic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100018_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Heart-lung transplant - series (image) 
    ... been declared brain-dead but remains on a life-support machine. A single recipient may receive one ... take immunosuppressive medication for the rest of his life.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100147_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Corneal transplant - series (image) 
    ... transplant from a brain dead donor maintained on life support. ... Transplanted corneas have a long life expectancy. The benefits of corneal transplant are significant, and include significant improvement in vision.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100082_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Hydrocele repair - series (image) 
    ... past the first 6 to 12 months of life, it should be surgically repaired. Inguinal hernia in ... usually repaired within the first 3 months of life. It is sometimes difficult to distinguish a hydrocele ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100163_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Choking first aid - adult or child over 1 year - series (image) 
    ... medical emergency. A partial obstruction can quickly become life threatening if the person loses the ability to ... Rapid first aid for choking can save a life. The universal distress signal for choking is grabbing ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100222_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Vaccines (image) 
    ... many diseases, some of which are serious or life-threatening. Vaccines “teach“ your body how to defend ... if you are exposed to them later in life. As a result, you will not become ill. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19948.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Omphalocele repair - series (image) 
    Omphalocele is a life-threatening event requiring immediate intervention. The infant may be born underweight (small for gestational age) due to stress from ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100033_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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