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… Ankle-Brachial Index Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done Results Test … can be linked to a higher risk of heart attack or stroke. Why It Is Done This test is done to check for peripheral … can be linked to a higher risk of heart attack or stroke. Why It Is Done This test is done to check for peripheral …
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… C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels … needed to find the cause and location of the inflammation. Why It Is Done This test is used to: Check for infection … needed to find the cause and location of the inflammation. Why It Is Done This test is used to: Check for infection …
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… Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels … heart releases more BNP, increasing the blood level of BNP. Why It Is Done The BNP test is used to: Check to see if you … heart releases more BNP, increasing the blood level of BNP. Why It Is Done The BNP test is used to: Check to see if you …
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… Medicine Blood Level Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels … is about medicines that are not used to control seizures. Why It Is Done Certain types of medicine need to be … is about medicines that are not used to control seizures. Why It Is Done Certain types of medicine need to be …
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… Creatine Kinase Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels … focuses on CK tests for other reasons than heart attack. Why It Is Done Many things can cause an increase in total … focuses on CK tests for other reasons than heart attack. Why It Is Done Many things can cause an increase in total …
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… D-Dimer Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels … can also be used to check how well a treatment is working. Why It Is Done Doctors use the d-dimer test when a person … can also be used to check how well a treatment is working. Why It Is Done Doctors use the d-dimer test when a person …
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… Cardiac Enzyme Studies On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels … your physical examination findings, and other test results. Why It Is Done Cardiac enzyme studies are done to: Help … your physical examination findings, and other test results. Why It Is Done Cardiac enzyme studies are done to: Help …
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… Cardiac Catheterization in Children On this page: Overview Why It Is Done Results Overview Cardiac … with other parents who have a child with a similar problem. Why It Is Done A cardiac catheterization can be used to: See … with other parents who have a child with a similar problem. Why It Is Done A cardiac catheterization can be used to: See …
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… Phenylketonuria (PKU) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels … may be repeated within the first week or two after birth. Why It Is Done A phenylketonuria (PKU) screening test is … may be repeated within the first week or two after birth. Why It Is Done A phenylketonuria (PKU) screening test is …
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… Magnesium (Mg) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels … phosphorus, may be done along with a test for magnesium. Why It Is Done A test for magnesium is done to: Find a cause … phosphorus, may be done along with a test for magnesium. Why It Is Done A test for magnesium is done to: Find a cause …
