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Medications
… your country's regulations. Uses Riociguat is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension). It can also …
Medical tests
… measures the amount of human growth hormone (GH) in the blood. GH is made by the pituitary gland and is needed for … ( metabolism ). The amount of GH in the blood changes during the day and is affected by exercise, sleep, emotional … -like growth factor 1 (IGF-1). When the GH level is very high, the IGF-1 level is also very high. A test for IGF-1 …
Medical tests
… dye and camera ( fluoroscopy ) to take pictures of the blood flow in the blood vessels of the lung . During an angiogram, a thin tube called a catheter is placed … Why It Is Done A lung angiogram may be done to measure the pressure in the blood vessels carrying blood to the lungs, …
Health topics
… may be as low as 36.3°C (97.4°F) in the morning or as high as 37.6°C (99.6°F) in the late afternoon. Your … doctor. Fever and respiratory symptoms are hard to evaluate during the flu season. A fever of 38.9°C (102°F) or higher … sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the …
Medical tests
… procedures. Aspiration and biopsy are often done to find a blood problem or an infection. They also may be used to find … and into your bone to reach the bone marrow. You may feel pressure or some dull pain during the procedure. After the … from the biopsy site. People with bleeding problems have a higher chance for this. If you have bleeding problems, …
Health topics
… family history of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, or gallstones. Sleeping problems your child may …
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… temperature? Yes Temperature taken No Temperature taken How high is the fever? The answer may depend on how you took the … sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the … instructions on the label. Take breaks. Take several breaks during the day to do a relaxation exercise if stress appears …
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… breastfeeding Which foods contain calcium? Foods that are high in calcium include: Milk and dairy products such as … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in Foods …
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… your doctor. What to bring to every appointment ___ Your blood sugar log. ___ A list of all your medicines and … Measure Suggested target Today's result Weight kg kg Blood Pressure ______ / ______ ______ / ______. Home blood glucose … mL/min Other: Your foot examination results Over time, high blood sugar can damage the nerves and blood vessels in …
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… need to. Manage other health problems, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Lower your stress level. You can benefit from both …
