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… Free from diseases that can damage the organs, such as diabetes, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or cancer. At least 18 years old, in most … Free from diseases that can damage the organs, such as diabetes, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or cancer. At …
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… things that raise your risk include heart failure, high blood pressure, a previous stroke, and diabetes. Your doctor can help you know your risk. Taking an … peripheral arterial disease, or other blood vessel disease. Diabetes. What are the risks of taking an anticoagulant? …
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… family history of heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes). Do not take this drug right before or after heart … disease (such as previous heart attack) high blood fat levels (cholesterol/triglyceride) high blood pressure liver …
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… piercing site may be slightly swollen. A small amount of blood or fluid may drain from the site. Common problems that … Yes Red streaks or pus No Red streaks or pus Do you have diabetes, a weakened immune system , peripheral arterial … plates or screws, catheters, and medicine pumps. Yes Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or …
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… a fever? Yes Possible fever No Possible fever Do you have diabetes or a weakened immune system? What weakens the … child may be different than in a young child or baby . Yes Diabetes or immune problem No Diabetes or immune problem Is … of the eye that's usually white? This does not include a blood spot on the eye. Yes Redness in part of eye that's …
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… fatal) allergic reaction. Your doctor should order a blood test to measure your risk before you start this … your risk of heart disease, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol levels. Limit alcoholic beverages, because they can increase …
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… fatal) allergic reaction. Your doctor should order a blood test to measure your risk before you start this … your risk of heart disease, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol levels. This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana …
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… and comorbid conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and osteoporosis. Epidemiological research suggests … programs, yet a small minority, are engaging at sufficient levels. Canadian guidelines recommend that exercise be a …
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… scientific research shows that absorption of even very low levels of lead into the blood may have harmful health effects on the intellectual … is no known safe level of lead exposure and no known safe blood lead concentration. However, as lead exposure …
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… hepatitis C virus spread? HCV is spread primarily through blood-to-blood contact. The main ways of passing HCV are: Sharing … scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, liver failure, liver cancer or the need for a …