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… An EEG is not the same as electroshock (electroconvulsive) therapy. If you have a seizure disorder such as epilepsy, … brain function has stopped. It's usually caused by lack of oxygen or blood flow inside the brain. It may happen when a … brain function has stopped. It's usually caused by lack of oxygen or blood flow inside the brain. It may happen when a …
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… fetus. This test can show if the fetus is getting enough oxygen and nutrients. Doppler ultrasound may be used to … Normal blood flow is found in the blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to a fetus . Abnormal: For continuous … or decrease in blood flow through the vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to a fetus. Medical …
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… . Brain: Areas of increased glucose metabolism or lower oxygen use and blood flow may mean you have epilepsy . Decreased oxygen use and blood flow may mean a stroke has occurred. … illness, such as schizophrenia . Patterns of blood flow and oxygen use that are not normal may mean a brain tumour is …
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… or more weeks pregnant. During a contraction, the blood and oxygen supply to your baby drops for a short time. This is … stay healthy during labour, when contractions reduce the oxygen levels. Check to see if the placenta is healthy and … or more weeks pregnant. During a contraction, the blood and oxygen supply to your baby drops for a short time. This is …
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… up when the baby moves means the baby is getting enough oxygen. Why It Is Done A non-stress test is often done when … up when the baby moves means the baby is getting enough oxygen. Why It Is Done A non-stress test is often done when …
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… include blood pressure inside the heart and the amount of oxygen in the blood. A heart defect may be diagnosed during … include blood pressure inside the heart and the amount of oxygen in the blood. A heart defect may be diagnosed during …
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… cancer of the airway using radioactive materials (brachytherapy). How To Prepare Procedures can be stressful. This … and an assistant. Your heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen level will be checked during the procedure. A chest … anesthesia, you will feel nothing during the procedure. Oxygen is usually given through a small tube placed in your …
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… may mean that the heart muscle is not getting enough oxygen. This is called ischemia. It may happen if the … may mean that the heart muscle is not getting enough oxygen. This is called ischemia. It may happen if the …
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… feel very short of breath. But you will be given plenty of oxygen through the mask. If you have a perfusion scan, you … feel very short of breath. But you will be given plenty of oxygen through the mask. If you have a perfusion scan, you …
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… have hepatitis C. If you are being treated with antiviral therapy, you may have liver tests from time to time to see … have hepatitis C. If you are being treated with antiviral therapy, you may have liver tests from time to time to see …
