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… called transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound. Check for varicose veins or other vein problems. Map veins that may be … to the brain. This may increase the risk of stroke. Guide treatment such as laser or radiofrequency ablation of abnormal veins. Check …
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… to the drainage angle. Treat glaucoma. During gonioscopy, laser light can be pointed through a special lens at the drainage angle. Laser treatment can decrease pressure in the eye and help control …
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… (dilating) the airway or destroying a growth using a laser , are usually done with a rigid bronchoscope. Why It … (dilating) the airway or destroying a growth using a laser , are usually done with a rigid bronchoscope. Why It …
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… . Check for genetic changes that may affect your treatment for an existing disease. Find out if you have … with your partner or other family members. Your treatment choices . If you test positive for a disease-specific gene change, you may have preventive or treatment options to reduce the impact or severity of the …
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… marrow is working to make red blood cells. Check to see if treatment for anemia is working. For example, a higher reticulocyte count means that iron replacement treatment or other treatment to reverse the anemia is … your upper arm to stop the flow of blood. This makes the veins below the band larger so it is easier to put a needle …
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… ( biopsy ), remove polyps from the vocal cords, or perform laser treatment. Direct rigid laryngoscopy may also be used to … (biopsy), remove polyps from the vocal cords, or perform laser treatment. You may get an ice pack to use on your …
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… used to take tissue samples, fix damage, or drain cysts. A laser may be attached to the laparoscope to help with the … used to take tissue samples, fix damage, or drain cysts. A laser may be attached to the laparoscope to help with the …
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… coma, or hand tremor are present. Check the success of treatment for severe liver disease, such as cirrhosis. Help … coma, or hand tremor are present. Check the success of treatment for severe liver disease, such as cirrhosis. Help …
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… birth defects or disability. Help determine the appropriate treatment for some types of cancer. Identify the sex of a … birth defects or disability. Help determine the appropriate treatment for some types of cancer. Identify the sex of a …
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… that cause the blood to clump if RF is present. A laser light is shined on the tube containing the mixture. … the likely progression of the disease, and the best treatment for it. How To Prepare In general, there's nothing … that cause the blood to clump if RF is present. A laser light is shined on the tube containing the mixture. …
