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… Ambulatory Electrocardiogram (EKG) On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview An ambulatory electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) … to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, even over-the-counter ones. Many medicines can change the results …
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… Mammogram On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It … from breast cancer. Your doctor may recommend testing at a younger age if you have risk factors for breast cancer. A … from breast cancer. Your doctor may recommend testing at a younger age if you have risk factors for breast cancer. A …
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… Breast Biopsy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A breast biopsy removes a sample of breast tissue … your clothing above the waist. A paper or cloth gown will cover your shoulders. The biopsy will be done while you sit …
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… Fetal Heart Monitoring On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Electronic fetal heart monitoring is done during … but quickly goes back to normal after the contraction is over. Uterine contractions during labour are strong and …
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… Cystometry On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Cystometry is a test that measures the pressure … reflex). When you hold in your urine, your brain is overriding this reflex. When you allow the reflex to occur, …
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… Laparoscopy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Laparoscopy (say "lap-uh-ROSS-kuh-pee") is a type … released. The incisions will be closed with stitches and covered with a bandage. The scar will be very small and will …
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… Kidney Scan On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A kidney scan is a nuclear scanning test that is … with the test.) You will be given a cloth or paper covering to use during the test. You may be asked to drink 2 …
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… Tonometry On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A tonometry test measures the pressure inside your … These people may be at risk for developing glaucoma over time. Glaucoma Medical Tests: …
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… Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It … who have serious heart disease. It's also higher in older adults and people who are frail or physically weakened. Talk … who have serious heart disease. It's also higher in older adults and people who are frail or physically weakened. Talk …
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… Angiogram of the Lung On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview An angiogram of the lung is an X-ray test that uses … outpatient. If you are an outpatient, you will stay in a recovery room for several hours before you go home. You may …
