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… at the same time. A procedure called catheter ablation uses the catheters to destroy (ablate) small areas of your … hours before the test. If your doctor told you to take your medicines on the day of the procedure, take them with only a … your heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature for a while and check for signs of bleeding. If you have an EP …
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… lighted scope ( endoscope ) and X-ray pictures are used. The scope is put through the mouth and gently moved … sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for you to drive or get home on … be lubricated. The doctor will guide it into your mouth while gently pressing your tongue out of the way. You may be …
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… It's a common problem. Most erection problems are caused by a mix of blood vessel, nerve, or psychological … and other tests are normal, your doctor may have you try a medicine that helps cause an erection. If the medicine … the waist. You will be given a cloth or paper gown to use. While you sit or stand, your penis will be cleaned with a …
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… Test Overview A pelvic ultrasound is a test that uses sound waves to make a picture of the organs and … on your side) on a padded table. You need to lie very still while the ultrasound is being done. You may be asked to take … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Martin J. …
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… is the tube that carries food to your stomach. The doctor uses a thin, lighted tube that bends. It is called an … take sucralfate or antacids on the day of the test. These medicines can make it hard for your doctor to see your upper … Your doctor will look through an eyepiece or watch a screen while he or she slowly moves the endoscope. The doctor will …
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… procedure. Why It Is Done A spinal tap is done to: Find a cause for symptoms possibly caused by an infection (such as … A spinal tap may also be done to: Put anesthetics or medicines into the CSF. Medicines may be injected to treat … of the CSF. You may be asked to straighten your legs while you are lying down. Your doctor takes the pressure …
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… Fetal ultrasound is a test done during pregnancy that uses reflected sound waves. It produces a picture of the … such as the size and position of the fetus. It does not use X-rays or other types of radiation that may harm your … table. If you become short of breath or feel faint while lying on your back, your upper body may be raised or …
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… Overview Overview A complement test uses a blood sample to detect a group of proteins that help … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Nancy Ann …
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… body. No instruments are inserted in the body. Doctors can use MRC to find gallstones before surgery to remove the … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Arvydas D. …
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… found commonly in Sjögren's syndrome . But these tests are useful in helping women with lupus who are considering … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen …
