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… or narrow coronary artery. Coronary arteries are the blood vessels that bring oxygen to the heart muscle. It may … percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Angioplasty helps blood flow more normally to the heart muscle. If you have … attack. It does not help you live longer. It may be hard to understand why angioplasty does not lower your risk of a …
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… the virus and the infection it causes are called HIV. White blood cells are an important part of the immune system. HIV … and joint pain. Swollen glands (swollen lymph nodes ). Skin rash. Symptoms may appear from a few days to several … prevent AIDS from developing. Your doctor can help you understand your condition and how best to treat it. Blood …
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… deposits are at a greater risk for developing abnormal blood vessels and wet AMD. A diet high in saturated fat and … age-related macular degeneration (dry AMD), the cells and blood vessels beneath the macula begin to thin and break … Wet AMD begins with the growth of abnormal blood vessels under the macula. These blood vessels break easily. They …
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… in which you have too much sugar (glucose) in your blood. Glucose is a type of sugar produced in your body when … time. Having blurry vision. Having infections, cuts, and bruises that heal slowly. The higher your blood sugar rises, … if you smoke. Keeping your blood pressure and cholesterol under control. Diabetes management versus cure There is no …
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… condition called patent ductus arteriosus that affects blood flow to the lungs. Breathing meconium into the lungs … This can look like your baby is "sucking in" air between or under the ribs. Wheeze, or make a high-pitched sound when … during and after feeding. Have pale, grey, or blotchy skin, especially on the tongue, lips, earlobes, and nail …
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… medicine called verteporfin (Visudyne) is injected into the bloodstream. The medicine collects in the abnormal blood vessels under the macula. Laser light is then shone into the eye, … To Expect The verteporfin medicine used in PDT makes your skin and eyes more sensitive to light. After treatment, …
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… this procedure, the affected leg is propped up to drain blood. Then the sclerosant is injected into the varicose or … pressure is applied over the veins. This is to prevent blood returning to the veins when you stand up. You may need … may reduce symptoms and improve the look of the skin. It seems to work in more than 70 out of 100 people. It …
Medical tests
… the amount of luteinizing hormone (LH) in a sample of blood or urine. LH is produced by the pituitary gland . LH … you take, including natural health products. How It Is Done Blood test A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, usually from an arm. The blood sample is then …
Medications
… needs. Uses This medication is used to treat a certain skin condition (plaque psoriasis). Bimekizumab belongs to a … this medication. This medication is given by injection under your skin as directed by your doctor, usually every 4 … effects, including: stomach/abdominal pain diarrhea with blood/mucus A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is …
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… developing baby. The disease can also be spread through blood or blood products. If you have fifth disease, you will be … soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. …
