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October Health Observances The Patient Guide to Heart, Lung, …

WEBOctober is Healthy Lung Month—a time to raise awareness about lung disease, the importance of protecting the lungs, and possible ways of avoiding lung health issues.. …

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May Health Observances The Patient Guide to Heart, Lung, and

WEBMay is Lung Cancer Hope Month, a time to celebrate the progress that is being made in the fight against lung cancer and an opportunity to join together with hope for a better future. …

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February Health Observances The Patient Guide to Heart, Lung, …

WEBNational Donor Day and National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day. Observed each year on February 14, National Donor Day (also known as National …

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June Health Observances The Patient Guide to Heart, Lung, and

WEBThe month of June brings attention to men’s health and cancer survivorship. Men’s Health Month is celebrated throughout the month, along with Men’s Health Week from June 13 …

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November Health Observances The Patient Guide to Heart, Lung, …

WEBLung Cancer Awareness Month. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and aims to get people talking about lung cancer, all in an effort to raise much-needed awareness. …

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September Health Observances The Patient Guide to Heart, Lung, …

WEBAtrial fibrillation, also known as Afib or AF, is the most common type of heart arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat).The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that …

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March Health Observances The Patient Guide to Heart, Lung, and

WEBPatient safety is a public health issue. According to the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF), most people in the US are likely to experience a missed, delayed, or wrong …

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Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) The Patient Guide to …

WEBCoronary artery bypass grafting, or CABG (pronounced "cabbage"), is a type of operation that improves blood flow to the heart. This surgery is used to treat coronary artery …

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National Women’s Lung Health Week: The Importance of Taking …

WEBThe week of May 7-13 marks National Women’s Lung Health Week, as well as the week leading to Mother’s Day. The timing is rather fitting, given that lung cancer …

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Smoking and the Teenage Brain: What You Need to Know

WEBSmoking traditionally has been the most socially acceptable drug, and there’s often a casual attitude around teenage experimentation as a normal part of …

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July and August Health Observances The Patient Guide to Heart, …

WEBConstant chest pain. Shortness of breath or wheezing. Frequent lung infections such as bronchitis or pneumonia. Coughing up blood. Some symptoms of lung cancer may not …

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Patent Ductus Arteriosus The Patient Guide to Heart, Lung, and

WEBPatent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a congenital heart defect that occurs soon after birth in some babies. Before birth, the baby receives oxygen via the mother's lungs and …

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Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery The Patient Guide to Heart, …

WEBA ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a common heart defect that affects an estimated 42 out of every 10,000 babies born annually, according to the US Centers for Disease Control …

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April Health Observances The Patient Guide to Heart, Lung, and

WEBApril is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to learn the facts about esophageal cancer and become familiar with the symptoms and risk factors. Esophageal cancer is …

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Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) The Patient Guide to Heart

WEBThis battery-operated, mechanical device is surgically implanted inside a person's chest, just below the heart. The LVAD doesn't replace the heart; instead, it helps maintain the …

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March Health Observances The Patient Guide to Heart, Lung, and

WEBMarch 13-19 is Patient Safety Awareness Week, designed to increase awareness about patient safety among health professionals and the public.There are a number of ways to …

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Atrial Septal Defect The Patient Guide to Heart, Lung, and …

WEBAn atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole in the wall (septum) between the heart’s upper chambers. It is one of the most common heart defects in infants. ASDs account for …

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After Lung Cancer Surgery The Patient Guide to Heart, Lung, and

WEBAfter Lung Cancer Surgery. When your surgery is complete, you will be taken to the recovery room where you will be closely monitored for several hours. Your anesthesia …

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