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… attack (TIA) . The narrowing in an artery is called stenosis. The more narrow an artery becomes, the greater the … Force (2021). Screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation … Force (2021). Screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation …
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… and hips. Fluid from the genital area, such as semen or cervical mucus. How It Is Done Body fluid tests are done by … a swab or sample of fluid. For example, a doctor collects cervical mucus from the vagina or cervix in a way similar to … and hips. Fluid from the genital area, such as semen or cervical mucus. How It Is Done Body fluid tests are done by …
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… will take a small sample of the tissue. This is called a cervical biopsy . Usually several samples are taken. The … from inside the opening of the cervix, a test called endocervical curettage (ECC) will be done. This area can't be … is taken. Risks Colposcopy has few risks. In rare cases, a cervical biopsy can cause an infection or bleeding. Bleeding …
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… by rheumatoid arthritis may dislocate and press on the spinal cord or on the nerve roots. Pressure can cause … also obstruct blood flow through the blood vessels in the spinal cord. Neck pain along with weakness, numbness, or … arms is the most common symptom of possible pressure on the spinal cord or on the nerve roots. Although compression of …
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… higher than the other, your child may need an X-ray so the spinal curve can be measured. How is scoliosis treated? Mild … and spread apart on the other side. The curve may force the spinal bones closer together. The spinal bones on the outer edge of the curve may also get …
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… important to look for signs of other injuries, such as a spinal injury , an eye injury , or an injury to the mouth, … Yes Seizure No Seizure Do you think there could be a spinal cord injury ? Yes Possible spinal cord injury No Possible spinal cord injury Are there …
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… cardiomyopathy or a heart valve problem like aortic valve stenosis. It can be stressful to learn that you have a … cardiomyopathy or a heart valve problem like aortic valve stenosis . What are the symptoms? LVH may not cause … cardiomyopathy or a heart valve problem like aortic valve stenosis. It can be stressful to learn that you have a …
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… against 7 types of HPV that cause about 90 percent of cervical cancers and several other cancers such as cancers … time. Every year in B.C. approximately: 210 people will get cervical cancer and 55 will die from the disease 6,000 … active. The vaccine prevents almost 100 percent of cases of cervical cancer and 90 to 100 percent of cases of genital …
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… done to remove the tumour. Mitral Valve Stenosis Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: … done to remove the tumour. Mitral Valve Stenosis Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: …
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… cancer screening Oral cancer Oral cancer Ovarian cancer Cervical cancer Cervical cancer screening Endometrial (uterine) cancer …
