When you’re recovering from surgery or having a pain flare-up, people often ask how they can help. But when you’re not feeling well, it’s hard to know what to say. These worksheets are designed for adults, teens, and kids to communicate the best ways to support them through medical events.
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Die Lunge Beim Marfan-Syndrom
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Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is a defect of the aortic valve that is present at birth. The aortic valve allows oxygen-rich blood to flow from the heart to the aorta. The aorta is the major blood vessel that brings blood to the body. Normally, there are three valve flaps (leaflets) in the aortic valve. In a person who […]
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