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… arrest, the heart suddenly stops beating. This causes blood to stop pumping to the body. If the heartbeat is not … who have a family history of sudden cardiac death have a higher risk for sudden cardiac death. footnote 1 Some other … diet. Eat more fruits and vegetables and other high-fibre foods. Exercise for at least 30 minutes on most, …
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… than 50 or those with weakened immune systems are at the highest risk for serious problems from West Nile. Most … West Nile can spread through an organ transplant or a blood transfusion. That rarely happens in Canada and the … ). Symptoms of these diseases may include: Severe headache. High fever. Stiff neck. Confusion or reduced attention to …
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… knowing that they themselves have the changed gene. A blood test can show whether you have the changed gene. You … the Test Accurate? Although the Huntington genetic test is highly reliable, no test is 100% accurate. Also, if you test … the Test Accurate? Although the Huntington genetic test is highly reliable, no test is 100% accurate. Also, if you test …
Medications
… medication is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs/arms (intermittent … drugs known as hemorrheologic agents. It works by helping blood flow more easily through narrowed arteries. This … Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood counts, blood pressure) should be done while you are taking this …
Medications
… needs. Uses This medication is used in combination with "blood thinners" such as warfarin to keep clots from forming … that can cause strokes, heart attacks, or blocked blood vessels in the lungs (pulmonary embolisms). … coronary artery disease, recent heart attack) low blood pressure (hypotension) liver disease a certain muscle …
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… trochanter of the hip and the muscles and tendons of the thighs and buttock. Bursitis can affect many of the bursae … bursitis can be caused by an acute injury, prolonged pressure on a bursa, or activities that require repeated … buttock pain that spreads down the outside of the thigh to the knee area. Pain may be worse during activities …
Medical tests
… from the rectum, long-lasting diarrhea or constipation, blood or pus in the stool, or lower abdominal pain. Remove … to stop taking some medicines, such as aspirin or other blood thinners , before the test. The preparation for these … can be uncomfortable. You may have cramping or a feeling of pressure or bloating. You may feel a brief, sharp pain when …
Medical tests
… and how soon to do it. If you take a medicine that prevents blood clots, your doctor may tell you to stop taking it … area. If you have a core needle biopsy, you may feel some pressure when the biopsy needle is put in. You may have … Risks include: Bleeding from the biopsy site. This risk is higher for people who have bleeding problems or who take …
Medications
… doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: blood problems (such as low number of red cells, white … as levodopa and carbidopa, selegiline) certain drugs for high blood pressure (methyldopa, guanethidine, guanadrel, hydralazine) …
Medications
… doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: blood problems (such as low number of red cells, white … as levodopa and carbidopa, selegiline) certain drugs for high blood pressure (methyldopa, guanethidine, guanadrel, hydralazine) …
