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Medical tests
… bleeding. Then the area may be covered with a bandage or compression device. This will prevent bleeding. You will be … bleeding. Then the area may be covered with a bandage or compression device. This will prevent bleeding. You will be …
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… to destroy (ablate) small areas of your heart that are causing the problem. Why It Is Done An electrophysiology study … used to close the blood vessel. You may have a bandage or a compression device on each catheter site. If the catheter … to destroy (ablate) small areas of your heart that are causing the problem. Why It Is Done An electrophysiology study …
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… legs, such as the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, or foot. Other uses for a CT scan A CT scan may be … doctor how you are feeling. Risks The chance of a CT scan causing a problem is small. There is a chance of an allergic … legs, such as the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, or foot. Other uses for a CT scan A CT scan may be …
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… may also be used to look for breast cancer. Blood vessels. Using MRI to look at blood vessels and the flow of blood … the magnet. A device called a coil may be placed over or wrapped around the area to be scanned. A special belt strap … the test. But most reactions are mild and can be treated using medicine. If you breastfeed and are concerned about …
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… substance (such as glucose) that collects in cells that are using a lot of energy, such as cancer cells. During the … substance (such as glucose) that collects in cells that are using a lot of energy, such as cancer cells. During the …
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… used to close the blood vessel. You may have a bandage or a compression device on the catheter site. If the catheter was … used to close the blood vessel. You may have a bandage or a compression device on the catheter site. If the catheter was …
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… for 10 to 15 minutes to stop any bleeding. A bandage or compression device is put on the site. This will prevent … for 10 to 15 minutes to stop any bleeding. A bandage or compression device is put on the site. This will prevent …
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… been stressed. It is often done to find out what may be causing symptoms like angina (such as chest pain or pressure). … different angles. Several scans will be taken. Stress scan using medicine The stress scan is done in two parts. In many … rest for 2 to 4 hours, or even the next day. Stress scan using exercise For stress scans using exercise, your heart …
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… a lot of second-hand smoke. If you no longer smoke but are using a quit-smoking aid like gum or a patch, your test … may be able to get another test that can show that you are using quit-smoking aids and not tobacco. When you stop using nicotine, it can take more than 2 weeks for the levels …
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… choose to not have sex. Basal body temperature is checked using a special oral thermometer marked in fractions of a … not likely to get pregnant. Hormone monitoring If you are using a home ovulation kit, follow the instructions on the … day of ovulation. Risks You may have an unplanned pregnancy using fertility awareness. To use these methods to prevent a …
