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… test, a blood sample may be taken from either a vein or an artery. Why It Is Done An ammonia test is done to: Check how … present. Check the success of treatment for severe liver disease, such as cirrhosis. Help identify a childhood … usually from the arm. If the sample is taken from an artery A sample of blood from an artery is usually taken …
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… It may be done to diagnose and monitor many different heart diseases. For example, this test may be done to: Check for coronary artery disease, which can reduce blood flow to the heart …
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… a replacement heart valve . Have atrial fibrillation . Have coronary artery disease or peripheral artery disease . Have a deep vein …
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… may lead to life-threatening illnesses, such as coronary artery disease (CAD) , heart attack , or stroke . Your doctor may …
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… who: Are at high risk for a heart attack or stroke. Have coronary artery disease . Have peripheral arterial disease . Have had or are …
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… arteries." This problem happens when the inner lining of an artery is damaged. Fat and calcium can build up in the … cause problems throughout the body. These problems include coronary artery disease , peripheral artery disease , heart attack , and …
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… Heart Attack and Stroke Risk Screening Coronary Artery Disease: Prevention Myths Fitness: Getting and Staying …
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