Brigham & Women's Hospital

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Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a top Harvard Medical School teaching hospital, is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s Best Hospitals. Our innovations in virtually every area of clinical care, along with our history of breakthrough discoveries and medical firsts, have improved the health of people around the world.

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Brigham and Women's Hospital answered
On Apr 13

What happens after an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair?

Open repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)–a bulging, weakened area in the wall of the aorta (the largest artery in the body)–involves an incision of the abdomen to directly visualize the aortic aneurysm. After the procedure, you may be taken to the recovery room before being taken to the...
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Brigham and Women's Hospital answered
On Apr 07

What are the side effects of iodine x-ray contrast agents?

A major improvement to the diagnostic accuracy of radiography has been the addition of contrast agents, which can be administered in a vein or instilled in a duct or hollow organ. A contrast medium contains relatively dense material of a high atomic number that absorbs more of the x-rays than the...
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Brigham and Women's Hospital answered
On Apr 07

What should I do before transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)?

To prepare for a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) -- a test that allows the cardiologist to visualize the heart, its chambers, and valves by inserting a flexible tube down the esophagus (food pipe) -- you should have nothing to eat or drink for at least 6 hours before the test. You may take your
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Brigham and Women's Hospital answered
On Apr 07

What is a complex partial seizure?

Complex partial seizures commonly occur in the temporal lobe of the brain, the area of the brain that controls emotion and memory function. This seizure usually lasts between one and two minutes. Consciousness is usually lost during these seizures and a variety of behaviors can occur. These behavior
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Brigham and Women's Hospital answered
On Apr 07

How can I avoid dizzy spells during pregnancy?

Circulation changes in the body cause some pregnant women to faint. This tendency usually goes away by the second half of pregnancy. To prevent dizziness, don’t change positions suddenly; for instance, ease yourself to a standing position in stages whenever you are lying down. Toward the end of p...
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Brigham and Women's Hospital answered
On Apr 07

What is an electrocardiogram (EKG)?

An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is one of the simplest and fastest procedures used to evaluate the heart. Although cardiologists apply different criteria when evaluating women’s and men’s electrocardiograms, ECG is considered to be as reliable in assessing heart-disease risk in women as it is in..
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Brigham and Women's Hospital answered
On Apr 07

What are risks of having a baby if I'm over 40?

Social changes have resulted in many women waiting until their 40s to attempt conception. A woman's age is a significant factor influencing three important reproductive processes: 1) conception, 2) miscarriage, and 3) the rate of genetic abnormalities in the fetus. As women age, especially as they..
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Brigham and Women's Hospital answered
On Apr 07

What changes should I make to my diet to reduce my risk of heart disease?

A well-balanced, healthful diet is one of the most effective tools in preventing heart disease. Fruits and vegetables: The vitamins, minerals, calcium, fiber, and especially potassium found in fruits and vegetables help ward off heart disease -- try to eat at least five servings a day. Whole...
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Brigham and Women's Hospital answered
On Apr 07

What is a heart healthy lifestyle?

Making changes today can make all the difference to your heart now and in the future. Data from the Nurses' Health Study at Brigham and Women's Hospital estimates that well over half of the heart attacks in women can be prevented through lifestyle modifications. If you can remember these five heart.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital answered
On Apr 07

What happens before face transplant surgery?

Before face transplant surgery, face transplant candidates go through an extensive screening process that is likely to last several months. This screening includes a psychiatric and social support evaluation and a series of imaging tests to help determine a patient's physical and mental readiness...
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Brigham and Women's Hospital answered
On Apr 07

Can changing my lifestyle reduce my risk for heart disease?

Yes. Choose a heart healthy lifestyle by maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking, and avoiding alcohol. Record your weight every day. Weigh yourself every morning and write it down. Weight gain may signal that your body is holding on to water. This means your heart failure is getting worse.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital answered
On Apr 07

What follow-up care is needed after hand transplant surgery?

Following their discharge, hand transplant patients will need to return to Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) for routine visits. These visits will include monitoring transplant drug levels (immunosuppressants) through regular blood tests, rehabilitative therapy, imaging tests, assessing quality...
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Brigham and Women's Hospital answered
On Apr 07

What factors are considered in the search for a face transplant donor?

There are a lot of factors to consider when looking for an appropriate face transplant donor, and we work closely with the New England Organ Bank (NEOB) to help us with this challenging search. Here are just a few of the characteristics that we evaluate: There is a limit to the age discrepancy...
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Brigham and Women's Hospital answered
On Apr 07

Can moderate drinking lower my risk of cardiovascular disease?

Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital found that women who drink moderately may have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death from CVD, in part because of how alcohol affects the body's processing of fats and sugar in the blood. In an analysis of data from the Women's Healt
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Brigham and Women's Hospital answered
On Apr 07

What causes infertility in women?

Infertility in a woman could have one or more causes. These include: Ovulation: In 25-30 percent of couples, there are problems with the production of the woman's egg, or ovulation. This may be the result of an abnormality in the woman's ovary (such as polycystic ovary syndrome), or other hormonal
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