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… dental surgery. Such people include those who have had a heart valve repaired or replaced or were born with heart defects . Anesthetic (local and/or general) almost always is …
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… Overview What is fetal monitoring during labour? Fetal heart monitoring is a way to check the heart rate of your baby (fetus) during labour. The heart rate is a good way to find out if your baby is doing …
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… to show up clearly on the X-ray picture. There are two types of barium enemas. In a single-contrast study , the … the test: Drink plenty of fluids. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, talk with … Sacs in the colon wall ( diverticulosis ). Problems with defects and swelling (colitis) of the lining of the colon. A …
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… taking this medication. Serious (sometimes fatal) birth defects, miscarriages, and premature births have occurred … anyone else to take this medication. It can cause birth defects and other serious health problems. Lab and/or … taking this medication. Serious (sometimes fatal) birth defects, miscarriages, and premature births have occurred …
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… develop antibodies to HIV following infection. What are the types of HIV tests? Currently there are two ways to test for …
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… your veins keep blood flowing from your legs up toward your heart. When these valves don't work as they should, blood … your veins keep blood flowing from your legs up toward your heart. When these valves don't work as they should, blood … Varicose veins often run in families. You may be born with defective valves or weak walls in your veins, or you may …
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… to remember Catheter ablation—a procedure that treats the heart rate problem called supraventricular tachycardia … are rare. FAQs What is catheter ablation? Normally, your heart has a strong, steady beat. That beat is controlled by … type of SVT. These success rates cover the more common SVT types called AVNRT (atrioventricular nodal re-entrant …
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… or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This … amount of urine) mouth sores fainting fast/slow/irregular heartbeat unusual eye movements (nystagmus) vision changes … are pregnant, prenatal care that includes tests for birth defects is recommended. Since birth control pills, patches, …
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… This will lower the chance of having a baby with a birth defect. Keep track of your menstrual cycle. This is a good … This will lower the chance of having a baby with a birth defect. Keep track of your menstrual cycle. This is a good …
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… you think that this person will be able to do what you ask? Types of treatment Do you know enough about the kinds of … alive? Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is used if your heart has stopped. A breathing machine that pumps air into … alive? Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is used if your heart has stopped. A breathing machine that pumps air into …
