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This handout explains arrhythmias, an irregular or timing problem in the heart’s electrical system. It describes electrophysiology studies that are used to diagnose the issue and various treatment options.

This handout explains embryo cryopreservation and why this option might be chosen. It includes benefits and risks, how embryos are selected, and survival rates.

Cancer treatment affects your physical and emotional health. Many people experience mixed feelings and unexpected emotions as they complete their treatment and enter survivorship. You may feel relieved and worried at the same time. This handout explores common emotions cancer survivors experience and provides support resources.  
 

This handout is for parents of a baby who has been in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). It explains the unexpected feelings that may arise when the baby is finally able to come home, and talks about anxiety, bonding and attachment, chronic sorrow, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

This handout gives ideas for coping with the emotions that arise after giving birth. It also explains the difference between the "baby blues" and more serious mood disorders.

This handout gives instructions to follow to prepare for an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).

This handout explains how to prepare for and what to expect from endoscopic sinus surgery. Your doctor may suggest this surgery if medicines are not controlling symptoms caused by sinusitis. Instructions for doing nasal irrigation are included.

This handout is for patients preparing for an endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) at University of Washington Medical Center. It explains the procedure and includes what to do 7 days before, 5 days before, and on procedure day.

This handout explains endovascular procedures that may be done to treat peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Included are possible risks, care after the procedure, symptoms to watch for, and foot care.

This handout gives instructions to follow when preparing for an enteroscopy.

This handout gives instructions to follow when preparing for an enteroscopy using GoLytely solution.

This handout gives instructions to follow when preparing for an enteroscopy using MoviPrep solution.

This document is part of the "Rehab and Beyond" manual. It explains what to expect when admitted to UWMC - Montlake and the usual stages of care. It also suggests questions to ask and some people who may be helpful during the entry process.

This handout describes epididymitis, a serious infection in the male reproductive system. It explains causes, symptoms, signs and what to do if one thinks he has epididymitis.

This handout describes how to prepare for either an epidural or a facet injection, which are spinal procedures used to treat back pain and sciatica, or for diagnostic or therapeutic reasons.

This handout explains epidural steroid injection, a test in which a steroid medicine and a local anesthetic are injected into the space around the patient's spinal cord and nerves. This is done to ease pain. The handout includes an explanation of the procedure, how to prepare, what results to expect, instructions for medicines, site care, activities, side effects, filling out a pain diary, and follow-up care.

This in-depth handout explains the symptoms of esophageal cancer, and how it is diagnosed and treated. It also describes what to expect before and after surgery. It include detailed illustrations.

This handout gives nutritional guidelines for patients who have had surgery of the esophagus. It includes ways to meet protein and calorie needs, suggested supplements, lists of foods that are OK and not OK to eat and drink, general instructions for how and when to eat, and when to call the dietitian or diet technician.

This handout explains how to prepare for a manometry study of the esophagus.

This handout explains the symptoms and causes of esophageal swallowing problems. These are caused by problems in the esophagus, the tube that food moves through to get to the stomach. The handout includes tips for swallowing more easily and safely.

This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect when scheduled for esophagectomy surgery at University of Washington Medical Center. It covers how to get ready for the surgery, what to expect on the day of surgery and during the hospital stay, and self-care after discharge.

This brochure offers diet guidelines to follow after having an esophagectomy, which is an operation to remove the esophagus. It includes instructions for a clear liquid diet, a full liquid diet, and how to get enough protein and calories. Tables of food groups show allowed foods and foods to avoid.

This handout explains how an esophagram works, how the exam is done, how to prepare, what to expect during the exam, and how to get test results.

This handout explains the drug etoposide, which is used to treat cancer. The handout includes how to manage common side effects.