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Medical tests
… for several reasons. It may be used to look for a blocked blood vessel. It may be used to find the cause of pain in … when it is first put on your skin. And you may feel light pressure from the transducer as it passes over the area … No signs of disease, inflammation, or infection are seen. Blood vessels and blood flow are normal. No blood clots are …
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… dye and camera ( fluoroscopy ) to take pictures of the blood flow in the blood vessels of the head and neck . An angiogram of the … the test The catheter is taken out after the angiogram. Pressure may be applied to the area where the catheter was …
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… Monitor heart function during surgery. Look for masses or blood clots in the upper left chamber (left atrium) of the … a replacement heart valve works. Measure the speed at which blood travels through the heart. Measure the blood pressure and speed of blood flow through the heart valves. …
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… A magnesium test checks the level of magnesium in the blood. Magnesium is an important electrolyte needed for … Only a tiny amount of magnesium is normally present in the blood. Tests for other electrolytes, such as calcium, … weakness. Find the cause of symptoms such as low blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, muscle …
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… test that uses dye and a camera to take pictures of the blood flow in an artery or a vein. An angiogram can be used … such as an ulcer. Or it may be done to look for blocked blood vessels in your lungs. During an angiogram, the doctor … the test The catheter is taken out after the angiogram, and pressure is put on the needle site for 10 to 15 minutes to …
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… to remove samples of breast tissue. Samples may be removed using a vacuum device. To guide the biopsy, ultrasound or … How To Prepare If you take a medicine that prevents blood clots, your doctor may tell you to stop taking it … breast tissue to take a sample. The needle is then removed. Pressure is put on the needle site to stop any bleeding. A …
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… you to take your medicines on the day of surgery, do so using only a sip of water. Be sure you have someone to take … and how soon to do it. If you take a medicine that prevents blood clots, your doctor may tell you to stop taking it … still while the biopsy is done. The needle is then removed. Pressure is put on the needle site to stop any bleeding. A …
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… during sleep. The studies are done to find out what's causing your sleep problems. Sleep studies can also find out … as brain activity, eye movement, oxygen and carbon dioxide blood levels, heart rate and rhythm, breathing rate and … a mask that's connected to a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. The mask fits over your nose or …
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… under the microscope. If you take aspirin or some other blood thinner, ask your doctor if you should stop taking it … with a chemical that stops bleeding and by applying pressure. The biopsy site is then covered with a bandage or … under the microscope. If you take aspirin or some other blood thinner, ask your doctor if you should stop taking it …
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… the back of the baby's neck. This screening also includes blood tests that measure the levels of two substances that … a transabdominal ultrasound, you may have a feeling of pressure in your bladder. The gel may feel cool when it is … a fetus. Keepsake centres may use the ultrasound machine at higher energy levels and for longer times than needed in …
