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Treatments could include:
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Decrease Alcohol Intake
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Endoscopic Banding of Dilated Esophageal Veins
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Fluid restriction
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Ligation of esophageal varices
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Moderate Protein Diet
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Treatment attempts to manage the complications of cirrhosis and prevent further liver damage. It may include stopping certain medications and alcohol that caused the problem. Other treatment options are available for the complications of cirrhosis...
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The goal of treatment is to cure or reduce the condition causing cirrhosis, prevent or delay disease progression, and prevent or treat complications. Salt and fluid intake are often limited, and activity is encouraged. A diet high in calories and ...
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Before starting on any alternative treatment program, patients should consult their doctor for monitoring of side effects and effectiveness of treatment. Any nutritional changes should be discussed with the primary care provider. Alternative treat...
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The process of transferring whole blood or blood components from one person (donor) to another (recipient). Purpose Transfusions are given to restore lost or depleted blood components, to improve clotting time, and to improve the ability of the blood to deliver oxygen to the body ' s tissues.
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Transfusion therapy refers to the process of administering whole blood or blood components to a patient through an intravenous (IV) needle or catheter placed in a patient ' s vein. Blood and blood products may be autologous (comprised of the patient ' s own blood), homologous (blood donated from another person), or synthetic (blood products developed in a laboratory).
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Transfusion is the process of transferring whole blood or blood components from a donor to a recipient. Purpose Transfusions are given to restore lost blood, to improve clotting time, and to improve the ability of the blood to deliver oxygen to the body ' s tissues.
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The process of transferring whole blood or blood components from one person (donor) to another (recipient). Purpose Transfusions are given to restore lost blood, to improve clotting time, and to improve the ability of the blood to deliver oxygen to the body ' s tissues.
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Most people with heart problems, including high blood pressure, need to eat less salt, or sodium. Here are ideas on how to do that.
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Here are some ideas for low-salt foods you can easily prepare yourself.
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Also known as peritoneal tap or abdominal tap, paracentesis consists of drawing fluid from the abdomen through a needle. Purpose Although little or no fluid is present in the abdominal (peritoneal) cavity of a healthy man, more than half an ounce may accumulate at certain times during a woman ' s menstrual cycle.
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Paracentesis is a procedure during which fluid from the abdomen is removed through a needle. Purpose There are two reasons to take fluid out of the abdomen.
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Paracentesis is a procedure in which excess fluid in the abdomen is sampled by aspiration through a needle. The fluid may be called ascites fluid, abdominal fluid, or peritoneal fluid.
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Paracentesis is a minimally invasive procedure using a needle to remove fluid from the abdomen. Purpose There are two reasons to take fluid out of the abdomen.
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