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… system weakened by disease or medical treatment Have had a blood transfusion or received other blood products within the past 12 months Have active … or by kissing. It also spreads through contact with the fluid from chickenpox or shingles blisters. Children with …
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… used in imaging tests that help find problems inside the body. These tracers give off particles that can be detected … Gland Scan Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Cardiac Blood Pool Scan Gallium Scan HIDA Scan Lung Scan Bone Scan … Gland Scan Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Cardiac Blood Pool Scan Gallium Scan HIDA Scan Lung Scan Bone Scan …
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… as heart failure. Heart failure means the heart cannot pump blood normally. When the heart cannot pump blood well, the rest of the body may not get enough blood, oxygen, or nutrients. …
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… drainage angle of the eye. This surgery makes it easier for fluid to flow out of the front part of the eye, decreasing … the laser beam to the canals (trabecular meshwork) where fluid drains from the eye. The doctor makes small burns in … drainage angle of the eye. This surgery makes it easier for fluid to flow out of the front part of the eye, decreasing …
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… also spread through contact with infected stool or blister fluid. This can happen while changing diapers or by touching … your child's symptoms. Offer your child plenty of cool fluids to help with sore throat. Cold foods such as … also spread through contact with infected stool or blister fluid. This can happen while changing diapers or by touching …
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… Test Overview This test is done by measuring blood pressure at the ankle and in the arm while a person is … Some people also do an exercise test. In this case, the blood pressure measurements are repeated at both sites after … chance of having narrowed arteries in other parts of your body. This can increase your risk of a heart attack or …
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… enzyme also can be found in smaller amounts in the brain. A blood test to check the level of CK can show if there has … skeletal muscles, brain, and sometimes other parts of the body. The test is also called creatine phosphokinase (CPK). … It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, usually from the arm. How It Feels When a …
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… Overview Warfarin is a medicine that helps prevent blood clots. It is often called a blood thinner. Doctors give warfarin to reduce the risk of … health products. Don't smoke. Smoking affects how the body uses medicine, and it increases the blood's clotting …
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… What is mitral valve prolapse? Your mitral valve controls blood flow on the left side of your heart. The valve opens … with each heartbeat. It works like a one-way gate, letting blood flow from your upper heart chamber to your lower … stay closed, when blood is pumped out of the heart to the body. When you have mitral valve prolapse, the valve closes …
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… Femoral-tibial bypass is a type of surgery. It redirects blood around blocked blood vessels in your lower leg or foot. It is often done if … the surgery. Or you will get medicine to numb your lower body and prevent pain. The doctor will make cuts in your …
