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… is used to: Evaluate and diagnose a joint problem when a physical examination and other tests don't give a clear … probably will lie on your back. Depending on which joint is being looked at, an inflatable band (tourniquet) may be used … you right after the test. Arthroscopy Normal: In a normal, healthy joint, the ligaments look like white cables. The …
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… armpits, and in the chest, belly, and groin. Lymph nodes in healthy people are usually hard to feel. But lymph nodes in … , follow the instructions exactly about when to stop eating and drinking, or your surgery may be cancelled. If … the skin, and a bandage is put on. You will be taken to a recovery room until you are fully awake. After you wake up, …
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… own. Follow the instructions exactly about when to stop eating and drinking. If you don't, your procedure may be … test. If a general anesthetic is used, you will stay in the recovery room until you are awake and able to walk. (This … own. Follow the instructions exactly about when to stop eating and drinking. If you don't, your procedure may be …
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… be high while a renin level will be low. Usually a renin activity test is done when the aldosterone level is … pressure or low potassium levels. This is done when overactive adrenal glands or an abnormal adrenal growth are … be high while a renin level will be low. Usually a renin activity test is done when the aldosterone level is …
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… camera to take pictures of the testicles after a radioactive tracer builds up in testicular tissues (nuclear … also used to check for damage to the testicles caused by an injury or to look at the flow of blood within the testicles. … You are not exposed to any more radiation while the scan is being done. How long the test takes The scan takes about 45 …
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… problems, vertigo , or headaches, that might mean a brain injury, a brain tumour, a ruptured aneurysm , or bleeding … it out. There is a risk of damage to cells or tissue from being exposed to radiation, including the small amounts used … But in most cases, the risk of getting cancer from being exposed to small amounts of radiation is low. It is …
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… occur within 2 hours after the test when you are in the recovery room. If the problem occurs during the angiogram, … is always a small chance of damage to cells or tissue from being exposed to any radiation, even the low level used for … is always a small chance of damage to cells or tissue from being exposed to any radiation, even the low level used for …
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… organs for disease. During a liver and spleen scan, a radioactive tracer substance is put into a vein ( IV ) in the … is working. Check for cirrhosis of the liver. In cirrhosis, healthy tissue in the liver is replaced with scar tissue. … Look for problems of the liver and spleen after a belly injury. How To Prepare If you are breastfeeding, you may …
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… signals needed for vision. These tests measure electrical activity that occurs in your eye when you look at something. … response (VER): Follow your doctor's instructions about eating to avoid low blood sugar. Avoid caffeine within 12 … response (VER): Follow your doctor's instructions about eating to avoid low blood sugar. Avoid caffeine within 12 …
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… ) per minute. These tests let you know how well gases are being absorbed into your blood from your lungs. Gas … or discomfort, tell the therapist right away. Risks For a healthy person, there's little or no risk in taking these … Normal Results are in the normal range for a person with healthy lungs. Abnormal Test results are outside of the …
