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… help nerves work, make muscles squeeze together, help blood clot, and help the heart to work. Almost all of the … in the body is stored in bone. The rest is found in the blood. Normally the level of calcium in the blood is … find certain conditions, such as hyperparathyroidism , bone diseases, or pancreatitis . How To Prepare You may be asked …
Medications
… works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase … fever, chills, cough). This medication may rarely cause blood clots (such as pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease bleeding/clotting problems (such as bleeding from …
Medications
… a certain natural chemical (serotonin) that constricts blood vessels in the brain. It may also block other pain … this medication before and you have risk factors for heart disease (see Precautions), you may be advised to take your … have serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell …
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… hearing loss. It can also be caused by very loud noise, disease, injury or certain medication. It can also be … or bacterial infections, medications that harm the sensory cells in the inner ear, or autoimmune diseases. This type of hearing loss is most commonly treated …
Health topics
… water and salt and other minerals ( electrolytes ) in your blood. When your kidneys stop working, waste products, … injury has three main causes: A sudden, serious drop in blood flow to the kidneys. Heavy blood loss, an injury, or a … serious, long-term health problems, such as chronic kidney disease, are more likely to have a kidney problem from …
Medications
… not get the correct dose. To prevent a very serious high blood pressure reaction, it is very important that you … blood/bone marrow problems (such as low red/white blood cells and platelets) kidney problems liver problems certain … methadone, tapentadol) certain drugs for Parkinson's disease (such as entacapone, tolcapone) certain supplements …
Health topics
… high triglycerides? Triglycerides are a type of fat in your blood. Your body uses them for energy. You need some for … levels are linked with a higher risk of coronary artery disease. A high level may be a sign of metabolic syndrome . … bumps under your skin. How is this problem diagnosed? A blood test is used to measure triglycerides. It's most …
Medications
… heartbeat. Uses Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and … block) blood circulation problems (such as Raynaud's disease, peripheral vascular disease) breathing problems …
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… filtration is the process by which the kidneys filter the blood, removing excess wastes and fluids. The estimated … rate (eGFR) is a calculation that determines how well the blood is filtered by the kidneys. This is one way to measure … The eGFR is also used to find the stage of chronic kidney disease. The eGFR is often calculated using a formula that …
Medications
… your doctor. Estrogens should not be used to prevent heart disease or dementia. Estrogens can increase the risk of … of cancer of the ovaries, stroke, dementia, and serious blood clots in the legs. Estrogens alone do not appear to … of heart disease (such as heart attacks), stroke, serious blood clots in the lungs/legs, dementia, and cancer of the …
