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… and other antiplatelet medicines. These are used to prevent blood clots. Statins and other medicines. These are used to … and ACE inhibitors, or ARBs. These are used to lower blood pressure and reduce the workload on your heart. Don't … of a heart attack in some people. Ask your doctor about a cardiac rehab program. Taking part in a cardiac …
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… with diabetes who has upper digestive tract symptoms or has blood sugar levels that are hard to control. Controlling blood sugar levels may reduce symptoms of gastroparesis. How … . Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy . Abdominal ultrasound. Blood tests. How is gastroparesis treated? You can make …
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… Information Overview HIV is present in the blood, semen, and vaginal fluids of a person who is infected … for. Wear disposable gloves if you may have contact with blood or body fluids from a person who is infected with HIV. … Wash your hands with soap and water after any contact with blood, even if you wear gloves. Handle needles or lancets …
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… is that when you breathe it, it replaces the oxygen in your blood . Without oxygen, cells throughout the body die, and … Dizziness. Nausea. As carbon monoxide builds up in your blood , symptoms get worse and may include: Confusion and … suspects carbon monoxide poisoning, he or she can order a blood test that measures the amount of carbon monoxide in …
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… or belly is moved to the chest without cutting its original blood supply. The tissue is pulled under the skin up to the … area and attached. "Free flap" means that the tissue and blood vessels are cut. After the flap is in place, the surgeon sews the blood vessels in the flap to blood vessels in the chest …
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… is best for you. The mitral valve opens and closes to keep blood flowing in the proper direction through your heart. … it's called mitral valve stenosis. In both of these cases, blood does not flow through the heart the right way. During … and not smoke. Your doctor may suggest that you attend a cardiac rehab program. In cardiac rehab, a team of health …
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… Desmopressin can rarely cause a low level of sodium in the blood (hyponatremia), which can be serious or even fatal. … conditions may increase the risk of low sodium in the blood. Lab tests (such as urine tests, sodium blood levels) … them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. …
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… Having too much cortisol in the body may lead to high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and other problems. Pasireotide works by … site after the injection. Learn how to store and discard medical supplies safely. The dosage is based on your …
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… This medication helps to prevent other serious heart/blood vessel problems (such as heart attacks, strokes, blood clots in stents). It works by blocking platelets from … them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. …
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… go away muscle weakness extreme drowsiness signs of low blood sugar (such as sudden sweating, shaking, fast … that doesn't stop abdominal or stomach pain/cramping blood/mucus in your stool If you have these symptoms, do not … them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. …