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Medications
… health needs. Uses Felodipine is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and … By blocking calcium, this medication relaxes and widens blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Other Uses This …
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… It may also be used to prevent the loss of too much blood during surgery. Von Willebrand factor is a protein normally found in the blood that helps the blood to thicken (clot) and stop bleeding. People with this …
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… care professional is encouraged to: Assess Assess involves asking the client about their physical activity level (type, … summaries of what was collaboratively discussed. Relatedly, underlying all conversations using an MI-counselling … between client and health care professional are often undermined are: Righting reflex (attempting to ‘fix’ a …
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… be found until after an infant's more urgent problems are under control. For example: The signs of cerebral palsy may … of Pediatrics , 19th ed., pp. 555–564. Philadelphia: Saunders. Hack M, et al. (2005). Chronic conditions, … of Pediatrics , 19th ed., pp. 555–564. Philadelphia: Saunders. Hack M, et al. (2005). Chronic conditions, …
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… cells are part of the immune system and are a type of white blood cell . White blood cells protect the body against infection. CD4+ cells … being destroyed by HIV. As the number of CD4+ cells in the blood drops, it becomes harder for the immune system to …
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… deficiency may cause a buildup of homocysteine in the blood. Excess homocysteine may be released in the urine. … with homocystinuria may develop diseases of the heart and blood vessels at a young age. If homocystinuria is not … protrusion or depression of the breastbone). Formation of blood clots in deep veins (deep venous thrombosis, or DVT). …
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… Ischemia means your heart muscle is not getting enough blood and oxygen. It is usually caused by a narrowing or … or more of the coronary arteries . These arteries supply blood to the heart muscle. When you have ischemia, you may … go away when you rest because your heart is getting enough blood and oxygen. Angina Coronary Artery …
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… muscle simply cannot relax properly. This means that less blood can enter the chambers and less blood is circulated to the body. Obstructive hypertrophic … out into the lower heart chambers (ventricles). Blocked blood flow and smaller, less effective ventricles result, …
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… doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: skin infections asthma Constant or forceful scratching of the skin/scalp may lead to a bacterial skin infection. Tell your doctor right away if you develop …
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… with the syringe. Avoid getting the medication on your skin or in your eyes. If you get the medication on your skin, wash with soap and water. If you get the medication in … with the syringe. Avoid getting the medication on your skin or in your eyes. If you get the medication on your …
