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… a test that uses X-rays to provide detailed pictures of the heart and the blood vessels that go to the heart, lung, brain, kidneys, head, neck, legs, and arms. … on the scan. If you are having this test to look at your heart and the blood vessels that go to it ( coronary …
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… Test Overview A cardiac blood pool scan shows how well your heart is pumping blood to the rest of your body. During this … detects the radioactive material as it flows through the heart and lungs. The percentage of blood pumped out of the heart with each heartbeat is called the ejection fraction . …
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… Overview Cardiac catheterization is a test to check your heart. This test uses a thin, flexible tube called a catheter that is inserted into the heart through blood vessels. A cardiac catheterization can … Prepare Follow the instructions exactly about when to stop eating and drinking. If your doctor told you to take your …
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… in the umbilical cord, through the placenta , or in the heart and brain of the fetus. This test can show if the … Testing may be done before and after exercise, if you are healthy enough. Veins in the arms and legs For this test, … manoeuvre. It is done to check blood flow toward your heart. While your legs are being tested, you may also be …
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… EP study, is a test to see if there is a problem with your heartbeat (heart rhythm) and to find out how to fix it. In this test, … Follow the instructions exactly about when to stop eating and drinking. This may be a few hours before the …
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… needs this B vitamin to make blood cells and to maintain a healthy nervous system . Vitamin B12 is found in animal … needs this B vitamin to make blood cells and to maintain a healthy nervous system . Vitamin B12 is found in animal …
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… caused by: Dehydration , such as from diarrhea or vomiting. Eating a lot of salt. Kidney disease. An overactive … of the blood above the normal range (metabolic alkalosis). Heart failure . Ongoing vomiting. … of the blood above the normal range (metabolic alkalosis). Heart failure . Ongoing vomiting. …
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… by: A tumour in the adrenal glands ( Conn's syndrome ). Heart failure. Kidney disease. Liver disease. A condition … by: A tumour in the adrenal glands ( Conn's syndrome ). Heart failure. Kidney disease. Liver disease. A condition …
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… higher when strenuous exercise or other conditions—such as heart failure , a severe infection (sepsis), or shock —lower … who takes metformin (Glucophage) to control diabetes when heart or kidney failure or a severe infection is also … of lactic acidosis include rapid breathing, excessive sweating, cool and clammy skin, sweet-smelling breath, belly …
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… as iodized salt, kelp, cough syrups, multivitamins, and the heart medicine amiodarone Are allergic to any medicines, … any substance, such as the venom from a bee sting or from eating shellfish. Before an RAIU test, blood tests may be … as iodized salt, kelp, cough syrups, multivitamins, and the heart medicine amiodarone Are allergic to any medicines, …
