6172 results found
HealthLinkBC files
… to form a colourless and odorless vapour at room and higher temperatures. Where might I have elemental mercury in … elemental mercury. This includes some (older) thermometers, blood pressure devices, thermostats, barometers and electrical …
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 … problems (hypertensive or diabetic retinopathy) high blood pressure infection of the heart kidney disease liver disease …
Medical tests
… called a catheter that is inserted into the heart through blood vessels. A cardiac catheterization can check blood … catheterization is done to: Check on blood flow and blood pressure in the chambers of the heart. Check on blood flow … that prevents blood clots, your doctor may tell you to stop taking it before your test. Or your doctor may tell you to …
Medications
… and with a proper diet and exercise program, to control high blood sugar. It is used in people with type 2 diabetes. … else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or …
Medications
… endothelial growth factor-VEGF) thereby decreasing the blood supply to the tumor and slowing tumor growth. This … urine, frothy urine) This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Your doctor may control your blood pressure with …
Medications
… or be fatal. The risk of serious breathing problems is higher with high doses or if midazolam is given too quickly … aggressive behavior) shaking uncontrolled movements low blood pressure Get medical help right away if you have any very …
Health topics
… therapy for prostate cancer and medicines used to treat high blood pressure or heart problems. Taking steroids for bodybuilding …
Health topics
… failure means that your heart muscle does not pump as much blood as your body needs. Failure doesn't mean that your … heart failure) happens when the left ventricle cannot fill properly with blood during the diastolic (filling) phase. … heart is not pumping blood to the lungs as well as normal. High-output heart failure High-output heart failure can …
Medications
… is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high … else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or …
Medications
… breathing during sleep This medication may rarely make your blood sugar rise, which can cause or worsen diabetes. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. If you … and/or medical tests (such as blood sugar, weight, blood pressure, blood cholesterol/triglyceride levels) should be …
