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… accidental injection of the alcohol or phenol into an artery, puncture of the lung, damage to the kidneys, … in the legs. Nerve blocks are not recommended if you have a disease that affects blood clotting, take a medicine (called … accidental injection of the alcohol or phenol into an artery, puncture of the lung, damage to the kidneys, …
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… bleeding disorders, such as hemophilia or von Willebrand's disease . A longer-than-normal PTT or APTT can be caused by liver disease, kidney disease (such as nephrotic syndrome ), or treatment with …
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… or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease (including liver problems with past clarithromycin use) kidney disease heart disease (coronary artery disease, heart attack) a certain type of muscle …
Medications
… as levodopa/carbidopa) to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It can help improve symptoms such as shakiness, … your medical history, especially of: heart disease (such as coronary artery disease, heart attack, chest pain, heart failure) …
Medications
… other medications (such as levodopa) to treat Parkinson's disease. It can improve your ability to move and can … or low blood pressure liver disease heart problems (such as coronary artery disease, heart attack, irregular heartbeat) …
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… in later life. Heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) diseases. Eating foods high in fat, sugar, and salt as a … in adulthood. Type 2 diabetes. In children, this disease is linked to being overweight, being physically … in later life. Heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) diseases. Eating foods high in fat, sugar, and salt as a …
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… often, by delivering the blood into the umbilical vein or artery. An intrauterine fetal blood transfusion is done in … destroyed by an Rh-sensitized mother's immune system (Rh disease). These transfusions are done when: Doppler ultrasound of the middle cerebral artery suggests anemia. The bilirubin result from …
Medical tests
… can also get higher when the liver is severely damaged or diseased, because the liver normally breaks down lactic … but it may also be done on a sample of blood taken from an artery ( arterial blood gas ). Why It Is Done A test for … but it may also be done on a sample of blood taken from an artery ( arterial blood gas ). Why It Is Done A test for …
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… How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury (also known as acute renal … types of access for hemodialysis: A fistula connects an artery to a vein in your arm. It may take several months to form. A graft is a small tube that connects the artery and vein. It doesn't last as long as a fistula. A …
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… problems, such as constipation, gallbladder disease , bowel obstruction , pancreatitis , appendicitis , gastritis , peptic ulcer disease , gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) , or diverticulitis Abdominal pain or …