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Contents Overview Symptoms Treatment The recommended treatment for aphasia is usually speech and language therapy. Sometimes aphasia improves on its own without treatment. This treatment is carried out by a…

Contents Overview Symptoms Treatment Aphasia affects everyone differently, but most people will have difficulty expressing themselves or understanding things they hear or read. If aphasia has been caused by a…

Contents Overview Symptoms Treatment Aphasia is when a person has difficulty with their language or speech. It's usually caused by damage to the left side of the brain (for example,…

Contents Overview Why it's done What happens Recovery Risks Alternatives Aortic valve replacement is the most effective treatment for aortic valve diseases. But it can place tremendous strain on the…

Like any type of surgery, an aortic valve replacement is associated with a number of complications. Fortunately, serious problems are uncommon. The risk of experiencing complications is generally higher for older people…

After an aortic valve replacement, you'll usually need to stay in hospital for about a week. The time it takes to fully recover varies depending on factors like your age and…

An aortic valve replacement is a major operation and will only be carried out if you're well enough to have surgery. Preparing for the operation In the weeks before the…

An aortic valve replacement is used to treat conditions affecting the aortic valve. These are known as aortic valve diseases. The 2 main aortic valve diseases are: aortic stenosis – where the valve is narrowed,…

An aortic valve replacement is a type of open heart surgery used to treat problems with the heart's aortic valve. The aortic valve controls the flow of blood out from…

It's normal for children and young people to feel worried or anxious from time to time – such as when they're starting school or nursery, or moving to a new…