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This handout gives important instructions for patients who are scheduled for a right heart catheterization at UW Medical Center - Montlake campus. It includes how to prepare before coming to the hospital, what to bring with you, fasting instructions, what to expect during the procedure, and activity restrictions afterward.

This handout gives important instructions for patients who are scheduled for a right heart catheterization at UW Medical Center - Northwest campus. It includes how to prepare before coming to the hospital, what to bring with you, fasting instructions, what to expect during the procedure, and activity restrictions afterward.

This handout explains how to prepare and what to expect when you are scheduled for a right heart catheterization at UW Medical Center.

This handout explains both the common and the more rare risks involved in having nasal or sinus surgery.

This handout explains non-surgical treatment options when the rotator cuff tendon is torn. It advises rest and describes 7 exercises to strengthen the shoulder.

This handout gives tips to help lower the risk of aspiration and choking. It includes check boxes for a speech pathologist to indicate the most helpful tips for the patient.

This document is part of the "Rehab and Beyond" manual. It discusses home safety, fire safety, personal safety, and what to do in case of an emergency.

This handout is for patients of University Reproductive Care who are having a saline infusion sonogram. This exam uses sound waves to create images of the uterus. It will show if you have polyps, fibroids, or scar tissue in the uterus.

This handout gives tips for saving energy while doing daily activities. Included are sections on pacing, supporting the body, organizing the home, and planning self-care and household tasks so that they are not as tiring.

This handout explains what scalp cooling therapy is and answers frequent questions about costs, side effects, how to start scalp cooling therapy, and what to expect during therapy.  

This handout explains incision scars and how to help them heal. It includes sections on massage, sun exposure, nutrition, hypertrophic scars and keloids, and using silicone sheets to help scar tissue form.

This handout describes screening mammograms, exams of the breasts that are used to detect cancer. It includes the reasons for getting a mammogram, the risks involved, how to prepare, what to expect, and how to get the exam results.

This handout explains moderate sedation and minimal sedation, which may be used for some radiology procedures and exams. It explains what to expect, how to prepare, and what to do after sedation.

This handout gives a first-aid checklist and tells when to call the doctor in the event of a seizure.