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… Fetal Blood Sampling (FBS) During Pregnancy On this page: Overview How It Is Done Results … be given a sedative to reduce your and the fetus's movement during the FBS procedure. The fetus may be given an …
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Exercise Electrocardiogram (EKG) On this page: Test Overview … It Feels Risks Results Test Overview An exercise electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is a test that … you exercise. Sometimes EKG abnormalities can be seen only during exercise or while you have symptoms. This test is …
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… Home Pregnancy Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … or hCG) in a sample of urine. High levels of hCG are made during pregnancy. The home tests have similar results to the … or hCG) in a sample of urine. High levels of hCG are made during pregnancy. The home tests have similar results to the …
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… heart is beating. Your doctor will usually check your pulse during a physical examination or in an emergency, but you … Some people like to check their pulse before and after they exercise. You check your pulse rate by counting the beats in … changes from minute to minute. It will be faster when you exercise, have a fever, or are under stress. It will be …
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… to the lungs. This problem is called a pulmonary embolism. During pregnancy, Doppler ultrasound may be used to look at blood … around the upper arm. Testing may be done before and after exercise, if you are healthy enough. Veins in the arms and …
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… diffusion. Body plethysmography. Inhalation challenge test. Exercise stress test. You may also hear the tests called … wheezing. These tests are also called provocation studies. During the test, you inhale increasing amounts of a … some chest injuries, being very overweight ( obesity ), pregnancy, and loss of lung tissue due to surgery. Lung …
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… much heart muscle has been damaged from the heart attack. During the scan, a camera takes pictures of the heart after … at rest and after your heart has been stressed, either by exercise or after you have been given a medicine. The … Find the cause of chest pain or pressure brought on by exercise. Check for the location and amount of damage caused …
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… Asthma On this page: Overview Overview Exercise challenge and inhalation challenge tests are … diagnose asthma and workplace asthma (occupational asthma). Exercise challenge test In an exercise challenge test, … Most people with asthma have some decreased airflow during or after exercise. But most people who have asthma do …
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… well your heart is pumping blood to the rest of your body. During this test, a small amount of a radioactive substance … for a few hours before the test. If testing will include exercise, you should wear comfortable shoes and clothing. … may be done before and after your heart is stressed with exercise. Before the test You will need to remove any …
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… to look at the baby's genes. It can also be used later in pregnancy. Amniocentesis for genetic testing Amniocentesis … Amniocentesis? Why It Is Done Amniocentesis may be done during your second trimester to find certain genetic … to stay overnight in the hospital unless problems occur during the test. You will lie on your back on an examination …