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A New Era of Mental Health Care for NICU Parents

Stanford Childrens

The next morning, a scan of Austen’s heart found that she also had a very serious congenital heart defect called tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia , and the couple learned that this condition would complicate the surgery she needed on her airway. Martin told us that Austen had ‘purchased a lifetime membership to the Cardiology Club.’

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Electrolytes: Essential Functions for Optimal Health

Designs for Health

An imbalance in these electrolytes can disrupt normal bodily functions and may lead to symptoms like headaches, fatigue, or even severe conditions. Even a loss of 1% body mass can potentially impact psychological functioning and activities like driving. Daily water losses also occur from respiration, urination, and bowel movements.

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CPR: Every Moment Counts

Stanford Childrens

After Alex was stabilized, he was transferred to the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. I could definitely tell the staff was very experienced in Alex’s condition, and we felt well taken care of,” she says. She was relieved that the nursing staff was so calm and reassuring. “I

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The Myriad Health Benefits of Ginger

The Sporting

Safeguards Against Cardiovascular Disease: Ginger roots lowers plasma lipids, such as LDL-C, as well as overall cholesterol, and weight of the body considerably, at some point protecting against the development of coronary artery illness or CAD in hyperlipidemic individuals. It boosts HDL cholesterol or in other terms, ‘good’ cholesterol.

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