You have endured unattractive varicose veins and the side effects they cause, such as constantly swollen, painful, aching legs. You’re tired of making excuses to avoid being seen in a bathing suit or shorts. And, you’re tired of feeling bad about yourself every time you look into the mirror. In the words of the movie Network, you’re “mad as hell and you’re not going to take it any more!” You’re ready to try to find the best varicose vein treatment near you.

Congratulations! As varicose vein treatment specialists, we applaud your decision to do something about your varicose veins. At CiC, we want to do everything we can to help you follow through on getting the treatment you need. In this article, we’ll start by suggesting what your next steps should be.

Step 1: Get a venous health screening and get your facts straight

If you haven’t really consulted a varicose vein specialist about your varicose veins, your first step should be to do so. Call the best vein doctors in the Valley and schedule an appointment for a venous health screening.

The venous health screening takes only about an hour, it is non-invasive and completely painless. A screening can tell you exactly how serious your varicose veins are. This is the first thing you need to know when considering how best to treat them. Mild cases, for example, can often be treated using conservative treatment to control symptoms such as exercise, compression stockings, and lifestyle changes. More serious cases – especially if your personal goal is to eliminate the ugly, swollen veins – may require more aggressive treatment.

Step 2: Ask your CiC vein doctor to explain the treatment options

Your goal in this step should be to learn about and consider ALL of the varicose vein treatment options available to you. You want to learn as much as you can about how varicose veins are treated these days.

For example, you may have heard from a friend or colleague who had their varicose veins treated with techniques such as sclerotherapy. Sclerotherapy is a wonderful technique, it is minimally-invasive and requires no hospitalization or anesthesia.

But don’t stop researching there. There may be other forms of treatment that might be more appropriate for you, given your overall health and the extent of your vein disease. For example, many clients at our CiC vein clinics with larger varicose veins have found that Venaseal, radiofrequency ablation or endovenous laser ablation were more appropriate treatment options for them.

During the follow-up visits to your initial screening, you should ask your doctor about all of these options. If you want to learn more before then, visit the Vein Care section of our website beforehand.

Step 3: Decide which treatment is best, and follow through on your decision

Consult with one of our CiC vein experts such as Dr. Jeff Braxton, Dr. Karen Garby, or Dr. Michael Makki to determine the best treatment approach, and work with your doctors to create a personalized treatment plan.

More than one appointment may be necessary. However, you can rest assured that each of these appointments will be comfortable and efficient. The techniques involve minimally invasive treatments of varicose veins. It might take some weeks before the last remaining traces of them are gone. However they will be gone, and once a varicose vein has been removed, it doesn’t return, although some people do develop new varicose veins in the future.

Step 1 is still the most important, however. You’ve made your decision…now act on it. Pick up your telephone and dial 888-377-7122 or go online to schedule a Venous Health Screening and take that first step towards becoming free from your varicose veins today!

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Speaking as experienced Sun City vein doctors, we have to tell you that it’s not likely that your varicose veins will “get better on their own.” It’s much more likely they’ll get worse.

Varicose veins are the surface symptoms of a deeper, underlying vein disease. And that vein disease is progressive. That means if the disease is not treated, it has very predictable stages, as the disease progresses and the symptoms get worse. In this blog, we’ll discuss the progressive nature of vein disease. We’ll focus on the type that causes varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, or CVI.

What is chronic venous insufficiency?

CVI occurs when the tiny, one-way valves that control the flow of blood through your veins become damaged. In normal veins, these valves open to allow blood to flow through on its way to the heart, and then close again. When these valves become “leaky,” they allow blood to flow back into the veins and collect there. This is what causes these veins to become enlarged and take on the bluish-purple color of deoxygenated blood that you can see on the surface of the skin as spider veins and varicose veins. This is just the first stage of CVI, however.

The six most common stages of CVI (chronic venous insufficiency)

Although each case is slightly different, the following six sets of symptoms appear often enough and in enough patients that we can safely categorize them as reflecting predictable “stages” of the disease.

• Stage one – spider veins. These small, reddish-purple veins – visible on the legs, ankles, neck, face, and other areas – are not necessarily related to varicose veins, but they are caused by the same underlying CVI. They are more common in women than in men.
• Stage two – enlarged, ropy varicose veins. These swollen veins are in many cases “stage one” of the disease, because as noted they are not necessarily preceded by spider veins. This is the stage at which people often first become aware that they have a vein disease. The swollen veins may be accompanied by itching, burning, or numbness along the veins themselves, and by tired, weak, or achy legs. This is the best stage at which to treat them.
• Stage three – edema (swelling), but without skin changes. In this stage, swelling of the legs and ankles increases because CVI has impaired the circulatory system’s ability to reabsorb fluid. Elevation of the limbs may help, but will not cure the disease or reduce the swelling much.
• Stage four – skin changes and discoloration. As the disease progresses, venous congestion and poor circulation can lead to changes in skin color and texture. The skin on your legs can become reddish-brown or white in color, and take on a more leathery texture that leaves it brittle and prone to injury.
• Stage five – skin changes with healed ulceration. In this stage, scratches or injuries to the toughened skin may heal with treatment, often leaving scars.
• Stage six – skin changes with active ulceration. In this final stage of CVI, injuries to the skin and leg ulcers refuse to heal even with treatment, and can leave your legs literally covered with bleeding, open sores.

What can you do to prevent your varicose veins from getting worse?

Have them treated, and as early as possible. As noted above under stage two, this is the point at which varicose vein treatment in Sun City is easiest. In some cases, symptoms at this stage can be successfully managed with conservative treatments such as diet, exercise, and the use of compression stockings.

If you allow the disease to progress to higher stages, it can still be treated by varicose vein specialists in Sun City, but it may require more aggressive treatments such as sclerotherapy, radiofrequency ablation, laser therapy orVenaSeal™. To find out what stage your vein disease is in and which treatment options are applicable, give our experts a call at 888-377-7122 or go online to schedule an appointment. Our talented team of vein experts is happy to assist you.

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What types of women’s health treatments does Comprehensive Interventional Care Centers specialize in?

One of the most important women’s health issues we focus on is the treatment of uterine fibroids – growths that develop in the wall of the uterus that are non-cancerous, but can cause many unpleasant symptoms, including heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, and swelling of the abdomen. A minimally-invasive IR procedure that we specialize in called Uterine Artery Embolization can be quite effective in closing arteries that give rise to these fibroids, and thus the pain and discomfort they cause. We are considered some of the best physicians in the area at offering uterine fibroid treatment options in Phoenix.

Another area of women’s health that we specialize in is infertility, in particular blockages of the Fallopian tubes. This condition can often be corrected with a minimally-invasive IR procedure called Fallopian Tube Recanalization.

Last – but certainly not “least” because an estimated one-third of American women suffer from the constant pain of it – is pelvic congestion syndrome. To treat this condition we offer an IR procedure that can locate and eliminate the abnormally dilated blood vessels that cause the pain. These swollen vessels – called ovarian vein or pelvic varices – are not easily located during an external examination, but can often be found and treated using IR techniques.

At Comprehensive Interventional Care Centers, we are proud of our contributions to women’s health

If you suffer from any of the conditions mentioned above, please see the more in-depth articles we’ve provided on our website at www.ciccenters.com for more information on these specialized treatments. Or just give us a call at 888-377-7122 and make an appointment to come in and see us. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you might have.

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However, even at a top liver radiation therapy center in Phoenix there is a possibility of some negative side effects. Therefore, to help people who may find themselves in the role of caregivers for family members or friends who are undergoing radiation therapy for their cancers, in this article we’ll discuss ways you can help.

What are some of the common side effects of radiation therapy, and how can I help?

First, it is important for both patient and caregivers to understand that radiation therapy is usually targeted at one specific part of the body, so side effects may vary widely depending on the area being treated. For example, movies and TV shows often portray all cancer patients as if losing their hair was inevitable, but in reality that may not be true. What IS true is that many people undergoing radiation therapy experience fatigue, skin problems, and dietary problems.

• How to help with fatigue. If you are a caregiver for someone whose radiation therapy is causing them to feel fatigue, understand that it’s not just physical fatigue they are experiencing. They are also likely to feel mentally and emotionally tired, and as a result may find it difficult to “think as clearly” as they are used to, or may find themselves prone to depression and emotional mood swings that they cannot control. What you can do is help them to balance their need for rest (which can be greater than usual) with the need for some kind of healthy exercise to combat their fatigue. You should talk with their doctor to find out what types of exercise are OK, and then help them to perform them. You can help, even if it’s just accompanying them on a walk.
• How to help with skin problems. If your loved one has developed skin problems, try to help them avoid rubbing, scratching, or using adhesive bandages on the affected areas. Be vigilant to make sure that any laundry detergents you use to wash their clothes aren’t aggravating the problem. And if your loved ones want to enjoy the sun, check with their doctor to see if sunscreen is advised, and then go with the doctor’s recommendation to protect skin which may be more sensitive than usual.
• How to help with dietary issues. If your loved one is undergoing radiation to the stomach, head, or neck area, they may occasionally feel too fatigued or nauseated to eat and drink as usual. In such cases, try to encourage them to eat smaller meals or snacks throughout the day and stay hydrated.

Should I as caregiver be concerned about being affected by radiation?

We mention this because it is often a question that caregivers ask us in our roles as interventional oncology specialists in Phoenix. Patients receiving external radiation therapy are exposed only during treatment, but if they are receiving systemic radiation therapy, you may want to avoid physical contact with the patient’s skin and bodily fluids for a few days after each treatment.

Where do I go if I need to learn more about how to provide care?  

There are many online resources provided by groups such as the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org), but if you live in the Phoenix area, you can also ask the professionals at one of the best cancer treatment centers in Phoenix at Comprehensive Interventional Care Centers at 888-377-7122. We’ll be happy to answer your questions and help you to provide as much comfort and support to your loved ones as possible. At Comprehensive Interventional Care Centers, we believe in 100% patient-oriented care, and that includes working with patients’ families to help get them the loving care they need at home, as well as the loving care we provide them when they are in our offices in one of the best cancer center in Phoenix.

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The minimally-invasive treatments provided by the best interventional radiology doctors in Phoenix thus have a strong place in the overall treatment of cancer. Even when surgery presents the best chances for a cure, IR treatments such as chemoembolization or tumor ablation may be employed to shrink tumors or stop their growth before surgery. Because systemic chemotherapy does not have a strong history of curing liver cancer when used as a standalone therapy, IR used in conjunction with other therapies can often improve the chances of a cure, as well as providing palliative relief and improving patients’ quality of life.

What types of interventional radiology therapies are used to treat cancer?

IR therapies are often a strong part of “liver-directed” therapies in which the tumors themselves are treated locally. Percutaneous ablation therapy, for example, is often used to treat small HCC (hepatocellular carcinoma) tumors by using CT or ultrasound scans to guide a catheter to the location of the tumor and then using heat (radiofrequency ablation), cold (cryoablation), or chemicals (percutaneous ethanol installation) to destroy them. Ablation is a good choice in these cases because it limits the treatment to the area of the tumors, sparing the rest of the liver. The minimally-invasive nature of the procedure is also easier on the patients, who can often go home the same day. Tumors of the liver can also be attacked directly via embolization, to deliver chemotherapy drugs directly to the tumor and/or to block blood flow to the tumors and shrink them by depriving them of oxygen and nutrients. For details on these procedures, see the Cancer Care section of our website, where we describe certain techniques.

IR therapies are also used to treat side effects of cancer

Another interventional radiology procedure called TIPSS (Transjugular Intrahepatic Porto-Systemic Shunt) is often used to treat portal hypertension, a condition that often afflicts patients with liver cancer. It is used to re-establish proper blood flow to the liver when it has become obstructed.

Pain management is often a big part of treating cancer as well, and several IR treatments provided by Comprehensive Interventional Care Centers have helped to make our facilities one of the best pain management centers in Phoenix. Minimally-invasive IR therapies can reduce patient pain by delivering epidural spinal injections, facet injections, and selective nerve root blocks, and a procedure called kyphoplasty can also help to reverse pain caused by cancer-caused bone degeneration.

Cancer Care

Your interventional radiologist is an integral member of the team helping to fight your cancer

The interventional radiologists at Comprehensive Interventional Care Centers pride themselves on working closely with patients and their doctors. Together we determine the best and most effective treatments to fight your cancer, and then each of us provides our specialized treatments. So if you are being treated for cancer, make sure your oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, and other health care providers are familiar with our website at www.ciccenters.com and know what makes us one of the best cancer facilities in Phoenix.

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Increasingly, among the most important members of any cancer-fighting medical team are its interventional radiologists. These specialists – especially the best interventional radiology doctors in Phoenix who created Comprehensive Interventional Care Centers – have spent many years becoming experts in the use of visualization technologies such as X-ray, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Diagnostic radiologists use these technologies to detect cancer, but interventional radiologists also use them to treat cancer, using minimally-invasive surgical procedures that have many advantages for the patient.

What are the advantages of interventional radiology (IR) cancer treatment?

In many cases, invasive surgery and systemic chemotherapy still present the best hope for a cure of many cancers. But any surgery that requires deep incisions and general anesthesia always introduces an element of risk for the patient, and systemic (intravenous) chemotherapy has a number of side effects.

Interventional radiology avoids these risks because of its minimally-invasive nature. Instead of accessing the areas to be operated on via incisions, IR specialists access them by inserting a tiny needle or catheter into a vein or artery and guiding it into place with visualization technology. Once in place, the catheter can be used to apply heat (via radiofrequency or laser energy), cold (cryotherapy), or chemicals (chemotherapy) directly to the tumors being treated. This has the advantage of isolating the effects of the chemotherapy or radiation to the area of the tumor itself, with little effect on surrounding tissues.

At the same time, IR procedures have many advantages for patients, because they can be treated as outpatients, often going home from the facility the same day. Also, when treating liver cancer in Phoenix with IR techniques, less recovery time is necessary, so it is possible to integrate IR treatment with other more traditional types of treatment.

If this is true, why aren’t all cancers treated with IR therapies?

Not all tumors are amenable to direct interventional radiology treatment. Also, as noted earlier, there are some cancers for which surgery or systemic chemotherapy present the best hope for a complete cure. However, even in these cases there are many instances in which IR treatments are used in conjunction with surgery and systemic chemotherapy to destroy small tumors, or to shrink large ones in preparation for surgery. So some of the best liver cancer doctors in Phoenix view this not as a “replacement” for other cancer therapies, but as “another tool in the treatment arsenal,” another way to give each cancer patient the best chance for a cure.

Working hand in hand with other specialists, Comprehensive Interventional Care Center’s interventional radiologists have helped to create the best cancer treatment center in Phoenix. If you are being treated for cancer, make sure your oncologist, surgeons, and other health care providers are familiar with our website and the specialized skillsets of our highly-trained physicians. Or call us directly at 888-377-7122 and we’ll do our best to answer any questions you might have about interventional radiology and the advantages it brings to cancer treatment.

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For us, this is an important area of medical specialization that is all too often underrepresented. So focusing on conditions that specifically affect women was a necessity and a calling to fill for such specialization.

Since IR procedures are less intrusive than traditional surgeries, requiring fewer and smaller incisions, less anesthesia, and much less recovery time, we are easily matched in our particular area of expertise as interventional radiologists to address many of the health problems that affect women.

What types of women’s health treatments do some of the best interventional radiology doctors in Phoenix specialize in?

One important area of women’s health care that we specialize in is the treatment of infertility, in particular the inability to conceive caused by blockages of the Fallopian tubes. This condition can often be corrected with a minimally-invasive IR procedure called fallopian tube recanalization, which allows us doctors to increase pregnancy rates by up to 33%.

Another important women’s health area in which our IR skills have been valuable is the treatment of uterine fibroids. These non-cancerous growths, which develop in the wall of the uterus, can cause many unpleasant symptoms, including heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, and swelling of the abdomen. A minimally-invasive IR procedure that we specialize in called Uterine Artery Embolization and can be quite effective in closing the abnormal veins that give rise to these fibroids, and thus in eliminating the pain and discomfort they cause. At this point, we are considered some of the most respected physicians offering uterine fibroid treatment options in Phoenix.

And finally, we specialize in treating a condition that affects an estimated one-third of all American women, Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, also known as Chronic Pelvic Venous Disorders. CPVD is caused by swollen blood vessels (varices) that develop in the ovarian veins or other pelvic areas, which can cause chronic pelvic pain, vaginal discharge, abnormal menstrual bleeding, irritable bladder, and other uncomfortable symptoms. Fortunately, CPVD can be effectively treated with a non-surgical, minimally-invasive procedure to embolize (block) the blood vessels that feed these veins.

At CiC, we are proud of our contributions to women’s health

If you suffer from any of the conditions mentioned above, please give us a call at 888-377-7122 and make an appointment to come in and see us. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you might have.

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In mild cases of PAD, the narrowing of arteries is caused by a buildup of arterial plaque has not completely blocked blood flow. Early detection means that many cases can be treated with lifestyle changes and with medication.

This does not mean, however, that these mild cases of PAD are not still serious. They are. The existing plaque is still there, still impairing the normal flow of blood. This means that people with PAD are more at risk of developing other serious health problems. It can also make existing conditions such as diabetes worse.

PAD increases your risk of other cardiovascular problems

Peripheral arterial disease causes diminished blood flow through your arteries. However, the disruptions to your circulatory system don’t stop there. PAD affects your veins, heart, too, and greatly increases your risk of:

• Atherosclerosis – more buildup of arterial plaque, leading to full blockage.
• Chronic venous insufficiency – a condition in which blood “backs up” in your veins, causing varicose veins, swelling in your feet and legs, and pain.
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) – an extremely dangerous condition in which blood clots form in the veins of your legs. These clots can cause a pulmonary embolism (PE), which is potentially fatal.
• Heart attack – in which diminished blood flow causes permanent damage to the heart muscle over time.
• Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) – interruptions to the blood flow to the brain.

PAD is most dangerous for patients who also have diabetes

Diabetes is one of the known causes of PAD. Diabetics have a much higher risk of developing atherosclerosis, which causes a buildup of plaque in the arteries. The combination of PAD and diabetes is particularly problematic. The plaque deposits most often block arteries to the legs and feet. This can lead to pain, especially when walking, and to other symptoms.

For example, PAD can lead to the development of corns, callouses, or open sores on the legs and feet that are slow to heal. If you have diabetes and notice such sores, you should not attempt to treat them yourself. Instead, you should see your doctor or podiatrist and follow their advice. If left untreated, these sores can fester and develop gangrene, which sometimes requires amputation of the affected limb.

At CICC, we are experts in treating Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

We specialize in a non-surgical procedure called atherectomy, which can remove the buildups of plaque and calcium that block your arteries. The procedure is so safe and painless that it can be performed in our offices. There is no need for hospitals or general anesthesia. Removing the blockages can help to remove the ongoing danger that PAD poses to your overall health.

We have CiC locations in Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Utah, so give us a call and schedule an appointment. We’d love to help you find out what you can do to reduce the impact of PAD on your overall health.

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The American Heart Association recommends that you start having heart screenings at age 20. These screenings are important because they help your Phoenix heart care specialists identify risks to your heart health, and take steps to reduce those risks early, before they become dangerous. After your first heart screening, the frequency with which you should have follow-up screenings depends on your risk factors, and how serious they are.

What are the factors that place you at risk of developing heart disease?

Naturally, you should follow your vascular doctor’s recommendations for how often you should have screenings, but in general you should have them more often if you have any of the following risk factors:

• Age 55 or older, especially if you are male
• Uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension)
• High cholesterol (high levels of LDL and low levels of HDL cholesterol)
• Smoking
• Being overweight or obese (more than 20% over your ideal weight)
• Physical inactivity (exercising less than 100-150 minutes per week)
• Family history of early heart disease
• Personal history of previous heart problems
• Uncontrolled diabetes

How often should I have certain tests during my medical examinations?

The following are general guidelines from the American Heart Association. If you have any of the risk factors above, you should consider having them more often:

• Blood pressure.This should be measured in every medical examination.
• Body weight and BMI.Your doctor should measure your weight and calculate your body mass index at every visit.
• Blood glucose levels. Test this every two years, starting at age 45.
• Fasting lipoprotein (cholesterol and triglycerides). The AHA recommends having this test every five years, starting at age 20, more often if you have been identified as having a higher heart risk.

What can I do to reduce my risk factors for heart disease?

This is the most important question you should address to your doctors after your next heart screening. The most important thing in avoiding heart disease is to understand how “at risk” you are, and to take steps to lower that risk. At Comprehensive Interventional Care Centers, we work with our patients to help them do what is necessary to reduce their heart risks – whether that is losing weight, stopping smoking, getting more exercise, or following a more heart-healthy diet.

The first step, however, is to have a thorough checkup and screening, especially if you haven’t had one in a while. Give the best heart doctors in Phoenix a call at 888-377-7122 and set up an appointment for an examination to determine your risk for heart disease. Based on the results, we can make recommendations to help you lower that risk.

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How do arteries become blocked?

Atherosclerosis or “hardening of the arteries” occurs as the result of a lifetime’s buildup of cholesterol-laden arterial plaque inside the walls of the arteries themselves. As you age, the plaque burden becomes greater, and the arterial walls become inflamed and sticky, and attract other substances like lipoproteins, inflammatory cells, and calcium, creating even more of a buildup. These deposits of plaque cause the arteries, which start out smooth and elastic, to become more narrow and rigid. Naturally, this restricts the proper flow of blood to the heart, starving it of the oxygen and nutrients it needs to function properly.

What are the effects of blocked arteries?

Phoenix cardiologists explain that narrowed coronary arteries can lead to cardiac ischemia, in which the clogged arteries simply cannot deliver enough oxygenated blood to the heart to meet its needs. Eventually narrowed coronary arteries may become so narrow that they develop collateral circulation, in the form of new blood vessels that go around the blockage to pump blood to the heart muscle. But during times of stress, these new vessels may not be able to supply sufficient oxygenated blood to the heart muscle for it to keep pumping properly, and the result may be a heart attack. Ischemia is more pronounced when the heart is under load (meaning being used more heavily, for example when you are climbing stairs or exercising). But CAD can progress to the point that ischemia can occur even when the heart is at rest.

Symptoms of blocked arteries and Coronary Arterial Disease

One of the most common symptoms of CAD-related ischemia is angina, or chest pain, often described as feelings of heaviness, aching, pressure, numbness, or fullness in the chest area. Angina can be severely painful, or so moderate that it is mistaken for indigestion or heartburn. Other symptoms include shortness of breath, heart palpitations (irregular rhythms), faster heartbeat, weakness, dizziness, nausea, or sweating. On the other hand, some people with advanced CAD experience no symptoms at all, and their first indication that something is wrong is when they have a heart attack.

How are CAD and narrowed arteries diagnosed and treated?

Phoenix heart doctors can detect blocked arteries and CAD as the result of a physical examination, combined with specialized diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms (ECG) and stress tests. Treatment for CAD often involves lifestyle changes such as smoking cessation, weight loss, lowering high cholesterol levels and lowered intake of high-cholesterol foods, and adopting a low-fat, low-salt diet. Medications can help to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and to help your heart work more efficiently. In severe cases, invasive surgery may be necessary to open severely clogged arteries.

How can I avoid blocked arteries and CAD?

The best way to be proactive about your heart health is to get a complete checkup from your local Phoenix cardiologist. Give us a call at 888-377-7122 and we’ll set up an appointment to determine the state of your heart health, and based on those findings we can make recommendations to keep you healthy.

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