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… Sick Sinus Syndrome On this page: Overview Overview Sick sinus … results from the effect of age on the sinus node. As we get older, scarring of the sinus node can occur and, in some … you may have symptoms such as palpitations and light-headedness. You might pass out. You might have a higher risk …
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… Measles/Mumps/Rubella Vaccine - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … (thrombocytopenia) brain disorders (such as seizures, head injury) blood/plasma transfusions Tell your health care …
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… Computed Tomography (CT) Angiogram On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … blood vessels that go to the heart, lung, brain, kidneys, head, neck, legs, and arms. This test can show narrowed or … of the pericardial sac around the heart) and damage or injury to the heart valves. A bulge (aneurysm) or tear ( …
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… Myelogram On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … mouth. Some people feel sick to their stomach or have a headache. Tell your doctor how you are feeling. Risks There … due to a ruptured herniated disc, spinal stenosis , a nerve injury, an abscess , or a tumour. Inflammation of the …
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… can be shut off quickly if needed. Bathers should be discouraged from placing their heads under the water in case hair or jewelry may be caught … environments are alcohol or drug related. Alcoholic beverages and some drugs can cause drowsiness. They can also …
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… High-Pressure Injection Wounds On this page: Overview Overview Puncture wounds … or more. Things that determine how severe an injection injury is include: The type, toxicity, temperature, and … pressures cause more fluid to be injected. The site of injury. The hand that you use most often for tasks like …
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… Hair Transplant Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … This technique can produce a natural look on the forehead, and a natural, dense look on the top of the head. The follicles and hair are removed from one part of …
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… Estimating the Size of a Burn On this page: Overview Overview You can quickly … the "rule of nines" for adults . The front and back of the head and neck equal 9% of the body's surface area. The front … for babies and young children . The front and back of the head and neck are 21% of the body's surface area. The front …
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… Shoulder Separation On this page: … of the shoulder blade because of torn ligaments. This injury occurs most often from a blow to the top of the … to how severely these ligaments are injured: In a type I injury , the acromioclavicular (AC) ligament is partially …
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… Eye Problems: Changes in Your Pupils On this page: Overview Overview With an injury to the eye, the muscles that control the pupil size … of the pupil to change in size and keep its round shape. An injury that punctures the eyeball may tear the coloured part …
