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… dialysis schedule, you need a sturdy dialysis access where blood can flow in and out of the body. What are the options … It's more likely to get infected or to get narrow and cause blood clots. An arteriovenous (AV) fistula is made by … arm under your body. Do not have blood drawn or blood pressure measured on your access arm. Don't put cream or …
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… (transient ischemic attacks) or a previous stroke due to a blood clot and are at high risk for another stroke. It contains two medications: a … hemophilia, vitamin K deficiency, low platelets) low blood pressure (hypotension) heart problems (such as angina, heart …
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… if: You are an adult with a BMI (body mass index) of 40 or higher. You are an adult with a BMI of 35 or higher and you … could get an infection in the area where cuts were made. A blood clot can form and block blood flow in the lung ( … Examples are: Heart disease. Type 2 diabetes. High blood pressure. High cholesterol and triglycerides. Sleep apnea . …
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… 2 diabetes and other medicines are not controlling your blood sugar. If you have gestational diabetes, you may need … sugar levels rise. Taking insulin can prevent symptoms of high blood sugar. It can also help to prevent emergencies … serious and permanent health problems from long-term high blood sugar. Remember these key tips for giving insulin …
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… Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) . A blood clot, such as a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or … , meningitis , or stroke. Physical problems that cause pressure on or within the chest, such as: Chest wall injury. … Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) . A blood clot, such as a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or …
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… as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD) blood/immune system disorders (such as bone marrow depression) high pressure in the eye (glaucoma) heart disease (such as …
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… as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD) blood/immune system disorders (such as bone marrow depression) high pressure in the eye (glaucoma) heart disease (such as …
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… comments about the amount or type of food your child eats. Pressure to eat actually reduces children's acceptance of … habits can increase a child's risk for heart disease , high blood pressure , type 2 diabetes , or high cholesterol later …
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… health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat high levels of a certain important body chemical … due to an inherited disorder (homocystinuria). Decreasing high homocysteine levels may help prevent serious blood clots, abnormal bone formation, brittle bones …
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… how to treat it. The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start this medication and after a dose … (kyphoscoliosis) certain heart problems (such as low blood pressure, irregular heartbeat) personal or family history of …