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Medical tests
… of calcium in plaque on the walls of the arteries of the heart ( coronary arteries ). This test is used to check for heart disease in an early stage and to determine how severe … calcium scoring. The coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle. Normally, the coronary arteries do not contain …
Health topics
… Overview Vital signs include heart rate, respiration (breathing rate), blood pressure, … for infants ages 0 to 12 months include the following: Heart rate This is measured in beats per minute (bpm). 0 to … for children ages 1 to 11 years include the following: Heart rate This is measured in beats per minute (bpm). 1 to …
Medications
… serious side effects, including: fainting fast/irregular heartbeat severe dizziness mental/mood changes (such as … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this … clearly needed. It may slightly increase the risk of birth defects if used during the first two months of pregnancy. …
Medications
… serious side effects, including: fainting fast/irregular heartbeat severe dizziness slow/shallow breathing unusual … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this … clearly needed. It may slightly increase the risk of birth defects if used during the first two months of pregnancy. …
Health topics
… Overview Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) are heartbeats that occur earlier than they should. These early beats briefly interrupt the heart's rhythm. A PVC may feel like a skipped heartbeat or a … They are common in children and teens as well as in adults. Early heartbeats can happen in the upper chambers …
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… then decide whether blood lead levels should be measured. Adults The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and … lead. CCOHS sets industry standards to protect workers. Adults who do not work with lead usually are not tested for … then decide whether blood lead levels should be measured. Adults The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and …
Medications
… clearly needed. It may slightly increase the risk of birth defects if used during the first two months of pregnancy. … any very serious side effects, including: fast/irregular heartbeat severe dizziness fainting seizure This medication … breathing. (See also Warning section.) Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
Medications
… (including naproxen) may rarely increase the risk for a heart attack or stroke. This effect can happen at any time … take it for a long time. The risk may be greater in older adults or if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for …
Health topics
… 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 …
Health topics
… exercises. Other non-weight-bearing exercises. Avoiding heart and blood pressure problems Autonomic neuropathy affects the heart and blood vessels. It may limit your ability to exercise. It increases your risk of having a heart attack (often a silent heart attack ) during strenuous …
