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Intermountain Healthcare is a nonprofit health system based in Salt Lake City, Utah that serves the healthcare needs of the residents of Utah and southeastern Idaho. Its mission is to provide clinically excellent medical care at affordable rates in a healing environment. Some of Intermountain’s 23 hospitals include Intermountain Medical Center, Primary Children’s Medical Center, LDS Hospital, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, Dixie Regional Medical Center, McKay-Dee Hospital Center.

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Intermountain Registered Dietitians of Intermountain Healthcare answered
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How does fiber help my heart?

There are two main types of dietary fibers: soluble and insoluble. Both types are important in your diet -- but soluble fiber has special benefits for your heart. Soluble fiber limits the amount of cholesterol your body can absorb. Especially if you already have high cholesterol, fiber can lower...
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On Jul 11

How can asthma symptoms vary?

Asthma symptoms vary from person to person and from time to time. As you try to understand how asthma affects you, consider these factors: • type: What types of symptoms do you usually have? For some people with asthma, breathing becomes difficult. Yet for many others, coughing is the only symptom.
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On Jul 11

How do I prepare for spinal nerve decompression surgery?

Take these steps to help your spinal nerve decompression surgery (a surgery to take pressure off compressed, or "pinched," nerves in your spine) and recovery go better: Stop smoking. If you smoke, try to stop before your surgery. Non-smokers have fewer complications related to surgery. M
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On Jul 11

What happens during anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery?

During an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion surgery (a surgery to treat damaged or worn disks in your neck): 1. You will lie on your back on the operating table so the surgery can be done through your neck. An anesthesiologist will put you to sleep so you will not feel or remember the surgery
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Intermountain Registered Dietitians of Intermountain Healthcare answered
On Jul 11

What are healthy eating habits for children with diabetes?

In years past, diabetes treatment meant strict control over your daily diet. But that's no longer the case. Thanks to newer insulin types, you and other kids with diabetes can be flexible in your eating habits. You can eat as much or as little as you need to satisfy your hunger. For you, meal planni
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Intermountain Registered Dietitians of Intermountain Healthcare answered
On Jul 11

Why do I need a glucagon shot if I have severe hypoglycemia?

People who take insulin are at risk for episodes of severe hypoglycemia. During such an episode, brain cells don't get the fuel (glucose) they need. Unless their blood glucose is quickly raised, it can cause brain damage -- even death. Glucagon is one way to quickly raise blood glucose. It's a natur
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Intermountain Registered Dietitians of Intermountain Healthcare answered
On Jul 11

Can I drive myself home after discography?

You will not be allowed to drive yourself home after diskography. Someone needs to drive you home. Don't drive at all on the day of the procedure. Your doctor will likely allow you to resume driving the next day.
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On Jul 11

What are the risk factors for high blood pressure that I can't change?

There are factors that have been proven to increase your risk for developing high blood pressure. Some of these risk factors are not under your control. But although you can’t change them, knowing what they are can help you realize the importance of reducing your risk in other ways. family history
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Intermountain Registered Dietitians of Intermountain Healthcare answered
On Jul 11

How do sodium and potassium affect blood pressure?

High blood pressure affects one in four Americans. It makes your heart work harder, damages arteries, and increases your risk for heart disease. Limiting sodium can help reduce this risk. But you may also be able to improve your blood pressure by adding more potassium and calcium to your diet.
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Intermountain Registered Dietitians of Intermountain Healthcare answered
On Jul 11

What are alternatives to a Holter monitor?

Other heart rhythm tests include: EKG (electrocardiogram) Cardiac event monitoring Cardiac stress test Electrophysiology (EP) study
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Intermountain Registered Dietitians of Intermountain Healthcare answered
On Jul 11

What is the reason for having lumbar spinal fusion surgery?

Lumbar spinal fusion surgery (a surgery to join two or more spinal bones -- vertebrae -- so that they eventually grow into one solid bone) is usually done to correct instability of the spine. Arthritis, injuries, or simple wear and tear can cause some of the bones in your spine to slip or shift out.
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Intermountain Registered Dietitians of Intermountain Healthcare answered
On Jul 11

What is bone marrow?

Bone marrow is a spongy material inside some bones. Bone marrow makes red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets (PLATE-letz). Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are all part of the blood that flows in the body. A bone marrow aspirate (AS-per-ate) is a test to see if the bone..
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Intermountain Registered Dietitians of Intermountain Healthcare answered
On Jul 11

What lifestyle habits put me at risk for high blood pressure?

There are factors that have been proven to increase your risk for developing high blood pressure. inactivity -- People who aren’t regularly active have a 20 to 50% increased risk of developing high blood pressure. overweight and obesity -- Excess weight puts a lot of extra stress on your heart...
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Intermountain Registered Dietitians of Intermountain Healthcare answered
On Jul 11

What happens immediately after an electrophysiology (EP) study?

After the procedure, you will be monitored as you wake up and until you are ready to go home. Monitoring: You will be moved to a recovery unit. You will be connected to a telemetry monitor that shows your heart rate and rhythm. Recovery: You will need to lie flat for 4 to 12 hours. You can watch.
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Intermountain Registered Dietitians of Intermountain Healthcare answered
On Jul 11

How will quitting smoking improve my health?

Quitting tobacco is important for your health. For example, the tobacco in cigarettes contains over 4,000 chemicals, more than 100 of which are known toxins (poisons). But it’s never too late to stop the damage tobacco does to your body. For example, look what happens when you put out your last c...
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