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… How can I get HIV? HIV is found in body fluids, such as blood, semen, breast milk, and fluids from the vagina and … needles, syringes or other injecting equipment receiving a blood transfusion (this can happen in countries where the blood supply is not tested for HIV) unsterilized body art …
Medications
… this medication may increase your risk for developing a blood clot in your kidney transplant, usually within the … nausea/vomiting, pain in your groin/lower back/abdomen, blood in your urine, or unusual decrease in the amount of … them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. …
Medical tests
… lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood. Types of lung function tests include: Spirometry. Gas … let you know how well gases are being absorbed into your blood from your lungs. Gas diffusion tests include: Arterial blood gases . This test shows the amount of oxygen and …
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… what you eat. Dialysis can have side effects such as low blood pressure, muscle cramps, or infection. FAQs What is … Your kidneys have the important job of filtering your blood. They remove waste products and extra fluid and flush … When your kidneys don't work right, wastes build up in your blood and make you sick. When kidney function falls below a …
Medications
… This drug may rarely cause an attack of extremely high blood pressure (hypertensive crisis), which may be fatal. … Side Effects and Drug Interactions sections. Check your blood pressure regularly. Tell your doctor and pharmacist … them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. …
Medications
… family history of heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes). Do not take this drug right … natural substance (serotonin) that causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. It may also relieve pain by … 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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… high triglycerides. If you take a medicine that prevents blood clots, called a blood thinner, do not take fish oil without talking to your … fatty acids for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic …
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… . It is characterized by H emolysis (destruction of red blood cells), E levated Li ver enzymes (which indicate liver … (These signs usually include a large increase in blood pressure and protein in the urine.) Symptoms of HELLP … (Magnesium sulfate prevents seizures.) Control severe high blood pressure. Mature your baby's lungs if the pregnancy is …
Medical tests
… page: Test Overview How It Is Done Results Test Overview Blood and urine are often tested to find the cause of health … (peritoneum) between membranes that line the belly. Pericardial fluid in the sac (pericardium) that surrounds the … fluid can be tested for bacteria and white and red blood cells, protein, and glucose. Results can show the …
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… called coronary artery bypass graft surgery—helps improve blood flow to the heart muscle in people with severe … surgery. The surgeon connects, or grafts, a healthy blood vessel from another part of your body to the narrowed … weight, managing other health problems, and not smoking. A cardiac rehab program can help you have a heart-healthy …
