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… a person infected with Zika virus who then donates cells, blood, tissue, sperm (semen) or organs. Travellers who have … with an outbreak of Zika, talk to your doctor about getting tested for the Zika virus. Women who are thinking about … a person infected with Zika virus who then donates cells, blood, tissue, sperm (semen) or organs. Travellers who have …
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… Your first trimester Last updated December 5, 2024 Overview Tests, appointments, physical changes – a lot happens during … doctor or midwife every four to six weeks. Check-ups and tests in the first trimester Physical changes You may feel …
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… history, an examination of the throat, and a rapid strep test or throat culture to test for strep bacteria. One or both of these tests are needed to confirm infection with strep bacteria. …
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… . It is a procedure that widens the mitral valve so that blood flows more easily through the heart. It's also called … sleep. You won't feel pain when the catheter is put in the blood vessel. A doctor uses a thin flexible tube (catheter) … the size of the mitral valve opening. And it allows more blood to flow from the left atrium into the left ventricle. …
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… People over the age of 60 should schedule routine hearing tests every 2 years. If hearing loss is detected, hearing tests should be conducted once a year. What are the signs … hearing loss, you should make an appointment for a hearing test with one of the following professionals: Audiologist - …
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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 … to last longer than a graft, and it's less likely to cause blood clots and get infected. You have to plan ahead for a …
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… liver problems kidney problems seizures low sodium in the blood bleeding problems personal or family history of … such as clopidogrel, NSAIDs such as ibuprofen/naproxen, "blood thinners" such as dabigatran/warfarin) Aspirin can … medication may interfere with certain medical/laboratory tests (including brain scan for Parkinson's disease), …
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… or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: high blood pressure bone loss (osteoporosis) depression diabetes … cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as cortisol levels, lung function, eye exam, …
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… dose of butorphanol that works, and use it for the shortest possible time. See also How to Use section for more … may not work as well. This drug can cause a drop in blood pressure, especially within the first hour after use. … irregular heartbeat, chest pain, recent heart attack) high blood pressure kidney disease liver disease breathing …
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… liver problems kidney problems seizures low sodium in the blood bleeding problems personal or family history of … such as clopidogrel, NSAIDs such as ibuprofen/naproxen, "blood thinners" such as dabigatran/warfarin) Aspirin can … medication may interfere with certain medical/laboratory tests (including brain scan for Parkinson's disease), …
