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… severe. Your examinations may include: Measurement of your blood pressure while lying down on your left side, standing … the base and top of your uterus (fundal height). Follow-up blood and urine tests. Questions to determine whether you … for monitoring pre-eclampsia. Often changes in the blood and urine occur before you start to notice physical …
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… "hy-poh-kay-LEE-mee-uh") is a low level of potassium in the blood. Potassium is both an electrolyte and a mineral. It … consciousness). In severe cases, your heart may stop due to cardiac arrest. How is it diagnosed? To diagnose … will examine you and ask about your health. You will have a blood test to check on your potassium levels. How is …
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… Cardiomyopathy On this page: Overview … as heart failure. Heart failure means the heart cannot pump blood normally. When the heart cannot pump blood well, the rest of the body may not get enough blood, …
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… vein system and the veins in the esophagus enlarge to help blood flow through the liver. It also may be used to prevent … vein (varice). Banding the vein in this manner will cut off blood flow through the vein. It may be hard to use this … vein to close off and scar. When the vein is closed off, blood cannot flow through it. Risks Problems caused by …
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… The DASH diet is an eating plan that can help lower your blood pressure. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop … 1 cup (250 mL) melon cubes High Blood Pressure: Nutrition Tips High Blood Pressure: Using the DASH Diet Current as of: …
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… present, do not use the liquid. Learn how to store and discard medical supplies safely. To prevent a very serious high blood pressure reaction, it is very important that you … that doesn't stop abdominal or stomach pain/cramping blood/mucus in your stool If you have these symptoms, do not …
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… medication every 8 hours. To prevent a very serious high blood pressure reaction, it is very important that you … 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. …
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… failure), kidney problems, low levels of minerals in your blood (such as calcium, potassium, magnesium). Also tell … risk, your doctor may order a heart rhythm test (EKG) or blood tests before and during treatment. Get medical help … certain heart problems (QT prolongation in the EKG, sudden cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the …
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… have serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results … 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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… may decrease your risk. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results … certain heart problems (QT prolongation in the EKG, sudden cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the …
