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… that affects the central nervous system —the brain and spinal cord. It can cause problems with muscle control and … cord. This test is done to confirm a diagnosis of MS . Lumbar puncture (sometimes called a spinal tap). This test … cord. This test is done to confirm a diagnosis of MS . Lumbar puncture (sometimes called a spinal tap). This test …
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… ), clot, or the buildup of fat and calcium deposits (stenosis caused by plaque) in the blood vessels leading to … blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Narrowing (stenosis) of the blood vessels leading to the heart, lungs, … buildup of fat and calcium deposits (plaque), or narrowing (stenosis) of the blood vessel. A bulge (aneurysm) in the …
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… attack (TIA) . The narrowing in an artery is called stenosis. The more narrow an artery becomes, the greater the … Force (2021). Screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation … Force (2021). Screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation …
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… or with other treatments. Low Back Pain Lumbar Herniated Disc Physiotherapy Current as of: … or with other treatments. Low Back Pain Lumbar Herniated Disc Physiotherapy Current as of: …
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… health problem. You may have an MRI, a CT scan, or a lumbar puncture. Learn more Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Head and Face Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture) Types of Headache Magnetic Resonance …
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… by rheumatoid arthritis may dislocate and press on the spinal cord or on the nerve roots. Pressure can cause … also obstruct blood flow through the blood vessels in the spinal cord. Neck pain along with weakness, numbness, or … arms is the most common symptom of possible pressure on the spinal cord or on the nerve roots. Although compression of …
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… higher than the other, your child may need an X-ray so the spinal curve can be measured. How is scoliosis treated? Mild … and spread apart on the other side. The curve may force the spinal bones closer together. The spinal bones on the outer edge of the curve may also get …
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… important to look for signs of other injuries, such as a spinal injury , an eye injury , or an injury to the mouth, … Yes Seizure No Seizure Do you think there could be a spinal cord injury ? Yes Possible spinal cord injury No Possible spinal cord injury Are there …
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… cardiomyopathy or a heart valve problem like aortic valve stenosis. It can be stressful to learn that you have a … cardiomyopathy or a heart valve problem like aortic valve stenosis . What are the symptoms? LVH may not cause … cardiomyopathy or a heart valve problem like aortic valve stenosis. It can be stressful to learn that you have a …
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… done to remove the tumour. Mitral Valve Stenosis Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: … done to remove the tumour. Mitral Valve Stenosis Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: …
