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    Water filter .

    I use a ceramic filter under the counter, https://www.pentair.com/en-us/water-softening-filtration/under-sink/products.html?categories.lvl0.hierarchical=Residential The lemon you say offers more? I'm thinking of doing it myself if there is any benefit
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    Water filter .

    Αt home I use this . https://www.pentair.com/en-us/water-softening-filtration/replacement-filters.html At work I use this . https://doulton.com/en-eu/collections/doulton
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    Water filter .

    Microplastics are everywhere, I've been using a water filter for many years, what do you know? Overall, the study found that thrombi retrieved from major blood vessels of patients with myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, or deep vein thrombosis contain significant concentrations of...
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    Supplements, Diet and Warfarin

    I am confused ! https://www.news-medical.net/news/20240521/Regular-use-of-fish-oil-supplements-linked-to-increased-heart-disease-risk-in-healthy-individuals.aspx?utm_source=news_medical_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cardiology_newsletter_5_june_2024
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    Tooth Extraction

    The dentist will make the treatment plan, for a simple filling and even extraction, the cardiologist is not needed, the only thing that will be needed is amoxil antibiotic according to the protocol .
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    full sternotomy or minimally invasive

    Anyway, I asked the surgeon to do whatever it takes to have better access to the heart. After the surgery, I asked him why he chose a full sternotomy and he replied that the anatomy of my chest did not allow a mini sternotomy, so there was no other option. I have the cut on my chest as a sign of...
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    full sternotomy or minimally invasive

    That's a good idea, he can do something a little simpler and it will cover the incision.
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    full sternotomy or minimally invasive

    Νo, I read it from a website. https://www.quora.com/Would-it-be-safe-to-have-a-photorealistic-zipper-tattooed-over-the-scars-from-open-heart-surgery-and-subsequent-pacemaker-ICD-installation
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    full sternotomy or minimally invasive

    There is also this solution if the appearance of the incision on the breast bothers you
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    Emergency Information on phone

    Anyone who is afraid of losing their cell phone or wallet can get a tattoo :LOL:
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    What is your emergency plan(s) for when warfarin goes wrong?

    https://www.cureus.com/articles/117409-warfarin-induced-skin-necrosis-in-a-14-year-old-female-a-case-report?score_article=true#!/
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    Alternative to Warfarin

    There are no data to support the use of non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs) in patients with MHVs. In fact, dabigatran, an oral direct thrombin inhibitor, was associated with a higher rate of valve thrombosis and bleeding complications in patients shortly after placement of an MHV compared...
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    Emergency Information on phone

    The issue is simple, everyone has their public health insurance number, if they have this number written on their mobile phone or on a bracelet, every doctor will be able to see the medical file if needed. They can see what medicines you are taking, the examinations and surgeries you have had...
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    The best bleeding stoppers in emergency situations

    In Europe, to buy an antibiotic, it must be prescribed by a doctor, it is forbidden to sell it. For example, you have gone on a trip, you are in a mountain and you are injured either with a knife or you fall and cause a big injury. If you have antibiotics and take 2 grams you will not suffer...
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    Tooth Extraction

    Antimicrobial prophylaxis againstinfective endocarditis in adults andchildren undergoing interventionalprocedures .Full-quideline https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg64/evidence/full-guideline-pdf-196759981
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    The best bleeding stoppers in emergency situations

    Consider the next simple example, the infection in a dental office can be caused by a simple tool that has not been sterilized. So if you injure yourself and the wound is subcutaneous, you cannot know what will happen. My advice is to ask a pathologist or a hematologist doctor about the dosage...
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    The best bleeding stoppers in emergency situations

    When I travel abroad or to remote areas, I always have Amoxicillin antibiotic with me to protect against endocarditis. I also have hemostatic gauze as in the link. Wound care physicians face unique challenges when treating bleeding wounds. Many patients treated are using common anti-coagulant...
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    Emergency Information on phone

    Alternatively you can wear a bracelet if the phone does not support the medical data or if you want it to be there even if you don't have the phone with https://www.americanmedical-id.com/
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    Emergency Information on phone

    See a screenshot of my dashboard (in green frame)
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    Emergency Information on phone

    Μy phone has medical information and emergency phone numbers, for example the doctor and family phones. I have passed the medical history etc with the screen locked, when it asks for a code or fingerprint, it gives the possibility of accessing the medical information and a phone call to the...
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