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… graft (CABG) surgery, your surgeon will use a healthy blood vessel from another part of your body to create an … of your coronary arteries. This bypass surgery allows more blood to reach your heart muscle. Your medical team will monitor your vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rhythm, and blood oxygen levels. Opening the …
Medical tests
… Test Overview A C-reactive protein (CRP) test is a blood test that measures the amount of a protein called … measures general levels of inflammation in your body. High levels of CRP are caused by infections and many … for you. Results are usually available within 24 hours. High levels of CRP are caused by infections and many …
Medications
… your doctor's directions. The risk of bleeding may be higher if you have a deformed spine, or have had spinal … (including antiplatelet drugs such as clopidogrel, "blood thinners" such as warfarin/rivaroxaban, nonsteroidal … counts after previous heparin treatment stroke high blood pressure certain eye problems (such as diabetic retinopathy) …
Medications
… Side Effects section. Uses This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or … sudden large increases or decreases in your intake of foods high in vitamin K (such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, … way, it will be easier to check for bleeding and/or apply pressure bandages. This medication may cause stomach …
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… The muscles of the bladder and ureters, along with the pressure of urine in the bladder, prevent urine from flowing … tract infection should be suspected in any child who has a high fever without an obvious cause. How is it diagnosed? … tract infection should be suspected in any child who has a high fever without an obvious cause. How is it diagnosed? …
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… may include chocolate, mint, alcohol, pepper, spicy foods, high-fat foods, or drinks with caffeine in them, such as … weight if you are overweight. Being overweight puts more pressure on your stomach and makes you more likely to have … may include chocolate, mint, alcohol, pepper, spicy foods, high-fat foods, or drinks with caffeine in them, such as …
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… devices are: Headgear. This is an appliance that uses pressure to guide teeth and jaw growth. Herbst device. This … are finished with orthodontic treatment before they start high school. Children are often more co-operative than teens … are finished with orthodontic treatment before they start high school. Children are often more co-operative than teens …
Medications
… may also be used to reduce the chances of breast cancer in high-risk patients. How To Use Read the Patient Information … heart attack) bone loss (osteoporosis) liver disease high blood pressure blood clots This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol …
Medications
… medication may sometimes cause addiction. This risk may be higher if you have a substance use disorder (such as overuse … diabetes kidney problems liver problems high or low blood pressure personal or family history of severe allergic …
Medications
… Desmopressin can rarely cause a low level of sodium in the blood (hyponatremia), which can be serious or even fatal. … problems (such as blocked blood vessels, heart failure) high blood pressure conditions that may increase your risk of …
