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… symptoms are caused by problems with your heart rate or blood pressure. How To Prepare You may be asked to not eat or … your test. Your doctor will tell you if you should stop taking any of them before the test and how soon to do it. …
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… chest pains. Check how well your heart is pumping blood. Check to see how well your heart valves are working. … size and shape of the heart's chambers. Measure the blood pressure and speed of blood flow through the heart. How to … arteries. One or more heart valves do not open or close properly (are leaking) or do not look normal. Signs of …
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… may also be used. A prostate biopsy may be done: When a blood test shows a high level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) . After a … while numbing medicines are being injected and feel pressure in the rectum while the ultrasound probe is in …
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… called a catheter that is inserted into the heart through blood vessels. A cardiac catheterization can check blood … catheterization is done to: Check on blood flow and blood pressure in the chambers of the heart. Check on blood flow … that prevents blood clots, your doctor may tell you to stop taking it before your test. Or your doctor may tell you to …
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… problem. Most erection problems are caused by a mix of blood vessel, nerve, or psychological issues. To find the … During this examination, the doctor will: Check your blood pressure. Check your penis and testicles for any problems. … Side effects of medicines, such as medicines taken for high blood pressure or depression. The use of tobacco, …
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… system causes the heart muscle to contract and pump blood through the heart to the lungs and the rest of the … done to: Help find the cause of unexplained chest pain or pressure. Help decide on the best treatment for a person … to use numbers to say how hard you are exercising. The higher the number, the harder you think you are exercising. …
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… a baby with a genetic condition or neural tube defect is higher than average. Amniocentesis can tell the sex of your … is covered with a bandage. Your fetus's heart rate and your blood pressure, pulse, and breathing will be checked before, …
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… see images and get information about your child's heart and blood vessels from the inside. It can also be done to repair … a thin tube called a catheter. The catheter is put into a blood vessel in the groin, neck, or other place on your … to take blood samples and measurements, such as blood pressure. A dye can be put into the catheter. The doctor can …
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… the cause of fluid buildup around the heart and to relieve pressure on the heart. The tissue sac that surrounds the … pericardium . It protects the heart and parts of the major blood vessels connected to the heart. Normally, there is a … fluid is sent to a lab where it is measured and checked for blood, microorganisms (such as bacteria, fungi , or …
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… Overview A cardiac perfusion scan measures the amount of blood in your heart muscle at rest and after it has been … may be causing symptoms like angina (such as chest pain or pressure). It may be done after a heart attack to see if … your test. Your doctor will tell you if you should stop taking any of them before the test and how soon to do it. If …
