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… Stroke On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What … Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Advice for Caregivers … For an ischemic stroke, you may get a clot-dissolving medicine called tissue plasminogen activator (TPA). You may …
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… Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kirtly Jones MD - … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… to the vital organs like your heart or brain. This may be caused by a sudden illness, an injury, or bleeding. Sometimes … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Current as of: …
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… or both eyes. When double vision occurs in both eyes, the cause is usually eye misalignment. Double vision in one eye … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Current as of: …
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… especially the liver. Eventually, the excess iron can cause serious organ and tissue damage. Phlebotomy lowers iron … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Current as …
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… in daily life (community-associated pneumonia). This is because the person with healthcare-associated pneumonia may … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine R. Steven Tharratt MD, MPVM, FACP, FCCP - …
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… Bloating. Feeling uncomfortably full after eating. Nausea. Loss of appetite. Heartburn. Burping up food or liquid … or depression. Side effects of caffeine, alcohol, or medicines. Examples of medicines that may cause dyspepsia are aspirin and similar …
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… out enough blood to keep up with this extra need. What causes it? There are a variety of conditions that can … Cardiology, Electrophysiology Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Stephen Fort MD, …
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… that artery to the coronary arteries. The doctor then uses dye to see any arteries that are blocked or narrowed. … it is okay. This may be for several days. You will take medicine to prevent blood clots. This medicine helps prevent a heart attack. If you get a stent, …
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… to find germs (such as bacteria or a fungus ) that can cause an infection. A sample of sputum is added to a substance … tests. Sometimes other tests are done to find the right medicine for treating the infection. This is called … may be cancelled. If your doctor told you to take your medicines on the day of surgery, take them with only a sip …
