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… a heart murmur? A heart murmur is an extra sound that the blood makes as it flows through the heart. Your doctor uses … when your blood flows harder and faster than usual—during pregnancy, for example, or a temporary illness, such as a … when your blood flows harder and faster than usual—during pregnancy, for example, or a temporary illness, such as a …
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… of smoking or have long-term respiratory diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) , which can … of smoking or have long-term respiratory diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) , which can …
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… to treat respiratory problems. These include asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If you have … to treat respiratory problems. These include asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If you have …
Medical tests
… types of samples are used for a viral test. They include blood, urine, stool (feces), organ tissue, spinal fluid, and … organ to be transplanted. Test a pregnant woman who has a high risk of passing a serious viral infection on to her … check again for a viral infection. Antibody titers that get higher over 3 weeks from the first sample to the second mean …
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… planning healthy meals when you have diabetes. Carbs raise blood sugar more than any other nutrient. Carbs are found in … foods and drinks. The more carbs you eat at one time, the higher your blood sugar will rise. Counting carbs can help … together to select food for your child's meals and snacks. High-sugar foods or sweets should be eaten only sometimes …
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… not to travel with an infant or a young child to the high risk areas. If you cannot avoid travel, use protective … you leave. A long period of time is over 1 month during high risk season from July to October, or over 6 months … brain damage. Infection during the first 6 months of pregnancy may result in infection of the baby and …
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… when taking warfarin. When we cut or scrape our skin, our blood forms a clot (or plug) so that we don't bleed too much. Vitamin K helps our blood to clot. Vitamin K is found in various foods that we … you normally eat. If your INR is unstable (sometimes too high and sometimes too low) use the chart below to add up …
Medications
… specific health needs. Uses Pamidronate is used to treat high blood calcium levels and certain bone problems (bone … medical supplies safely. If you are being treated for a high blood calcium level, you may receive only a single dose …
Medications
… Temsirolimus may cause your cholesterol/triglycerides or blood sugar to increase. You may be required to have your … your doctor or pharmacist if you experience symptoms of high blood sugar, including increased thirst/hunger, … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: diabetes high cholesterol/triglyceride levels liver disease kidney …
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… as it should. This forces your heart to work harder to pump blood through the valve, which can weaken the heart and … to. Manage other health problems. These include diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. If you think you may have a problem with …
