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… your baby has a birth defect. If one of these tests shows a higher-than-normal chance of a birth defect, you would then … you can skip screening tests. Screening tests have less risk than diagnostic tests. Screening tests for birth … far along your pregnancy is. If one of these tests shows a higher-than-normal chance of a birth defect, you would then …
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… if you develop joint/muscle/tendon pain or swelling. Your risk for tendon problems is greater if you are over 60 years … aorta or other blood vessels, hardening of the arteries) high blood pressure certain genetic conditions (Marfan … share the results with your doctor. Watch for symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. …
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… or if you take too much warfarin. To decrease your risk for bleeding, your doctor or other health care provider … sudden large increases or decreases in your intake of foods high in vitamin K (such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, … your blood clotting proteins too much (shown by unusually high INR lab results). Even if your doctor stops your …
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… beta agonists (such as formoterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing … pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Rarely, this medication may cause severe sudden … of: current/past infections (such as tuberculosis, herpes) high blood pressure heart disease (such as chest pain, heart …
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… beta agonists (such as vilanterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing … pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Rarely, this medication may cause sudden, severe … heart problems (such as chest pain, irregular heartbeat) high blood pressure bone loss (osteoporosis) personal or …
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… foods. If you drink alcohol, try to drink less. Your risk of harm from alcohol is low if you have 2 standard … per week , moderate if you have 3 to 6 drinks per week, and high if you have 7 or more drinks per week. If you'd like … 51+ 2,000–2,200 2,200–2,400 2,400–2,800 High Triglycerides Obesity Type 2 Diabetes Weight Management …
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… It is important to keep your heart rate from getting too high. So your doctor will tell you how fast your heart rate … independent. Cardiac rehab exercises also can: Lower your risk of dying of heart disease. Lower your blood pressure. … You can benefit from exercise whether you exercise at a high intensity for just a short time or at a low intensity …
Medical tests
… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Your … and any symptoms you have. You may be asked to avoid high-acid foods. You will not be able to take a bath, except … uncoordinated. The LES pressure is low. The LES pressure is high and fails to relax after you swallow. Many conditions …
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…  is still available to close contacts and those at the highest risk of infection. For information on the situation in B.C., … masks, bandages, or other contaminated materials in a high-quality garbage bag. Keep the bag in an animal-proof …
Medical tests
… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Colposcopy … Look at the cervix for problem areas if an HPV test shows a high-risk type of HPV. How To Prepare If you take a medicine … Look at the cervix for problem areas if an HPV test shows a high-risk type of HPV. How To Prepare If you take a medicine …