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… A complete amputation may not bleed very much. The cut blood vessels may spasm, pull back into the injured part, … Apply steady direct pressure for a full 15 minutes. If blood soaks through the cloth, apply another one without … is received. Check and treat for shock . Trauma or severe blood loss can cause the person to go into shock. Care for …
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… disease include: Heart failure . Bone tissue contains many blood vessels. Paget's disease causes increased blood flow to the bones, and sometimes it is difficult for the heart to keep up with the demand for increased blood flow. This can lead to heart failure. Bone cancer …
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… pain also may improve with walking, because gravity helps blood to reach the foot. As PAD gets worse, the pain may … alcohol. A pulled muscle. Other conditions can also cut off blood flow to the leg and cause leg pain. But these are conditions that can happen suddenly. They include: A blood clot (embolism) in the leg. Swelling of muscle tissue …
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… usually include a physical examination, semen analysis, blood tests, and special procedures. Should I be tested? … tests, such as a semen analysis, physical examination, and blood tests, do not cause pain. But some procedures, such as … of infertility tests? Simple tests, such as semen analysis, blood tests, or an ultrasound , do not usually cause any …
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… care professional is encouraged to: Assess Assess involves asking the client about their physical activity level (type, … summaries of what was collaboratively discussed. Relatedly, underlying all conversations using an MI-counselling … between client and health care professional are often undermined are: Righting reflex (attempting to ‘fix’ a …
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… be found until after an infant's more urgent problems are under control. For example: The signs of cerebral palsy may … of Pediatrics , 19th ed., pp. 555–564. Philadelphia: Saunders. Hack M, et al. (2005). Chronic conditions, … of Pediatrics , 19th ed., pp. 555–564. Philadelphia: Saunders. Hack M, et al. (2005). Chronic conditions, …
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… cells are part of the immune system and are a type of white blood cell . White blood cells protect the body against infection. CD4+ cells … being destroyed by HIV. As the number of CD4+ cells in the blood drops, it becomes harder for the immune system to …
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… deficiency may cause a buildup of homocysteine in the blood. Excess homocysteine may be released in the urine. … with homocystinuria may develop diseases of the heart and blood vessels at a young age. If homocystinuria is not … protrusion or depression of the breastbone). Formation of blood clots in deep veins (deep venous thrombosis, or DVT). …
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… Ischemia means your heart muscle is not getting enough blood and oxygen. It is usually caused by a narrowing or … or more of the coronary arteries . These arteries supply blood to the heart muscle. When you have ischemia, you may … go away when you rest because your heart is getting enough blood and oxygen. Angina Coronary Artery …
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… muscle simply cannot relax properly. This means that less blood can enter the chambers and less blood is circulated to the body. Obstructive hypertrophic … out into the lower heart chambers (ventricles). Blocked blood flow and smaller, less effective ventricles result, …
