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Medical tests
… and pulses of radio wave energy to provide pictures of blood vessels inside the body. In many cases MRA can provide … tomography (CT) scan . MRA can find problems with the blood vessels that may be causing reduced blood flow. With MRA, both the blood flow and the condition …
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… of poisonings occur in the home. Young children have the highest risk of poisoning. That's because they're naturally … or some other interruption. Young children are also at high risk for accidental poisoning from non-prescription and … sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the …
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… causes extreme mood changes. Moods go from times of very high energy (manic episodes) to times of depression. These … risk for bipolar disorder or other mood disorders is higher if the child: Has a close relative such as a parent, … health tests. The doctor may do other tests (such as a blood test) to rule out other health problems. Treatment …
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… or play, or are the result of falls. The risk for injury is higher in contact sports such as wrestling, football, and soccer. The risk is also higher in high-speed sports such as biking, in-line skating, … injuries include: Bruises from a tear or rupture of small blood vessels under the skin. Injuries to ligaments . These …
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… if someone's temperature is too low (hypothermia) or too high (fever). Children tend to have higher fevers than adults. Often you must look at your or … if someone's temperature is too low (hypothermia) or too high (fever). Children tend to have higher fevers than …
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… (IABP) is a mechanical device that helps the heart pump blood. It is a long, thin tube called a catheter with a … in the same rhythm as the heart. It helps the heart pump blood to the body. An IABP is usually for emergencies only. … This IABP is inserted into the aorta. This is the large blood vessel that takes oxygen-rich blood from the heart to …
Medications
… cervical caps) and lead to failure. This can result in pregnancy. Do not use these products during treatment with … this time or use the cream form of this product. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly … recommend using this product during the first 3 months of pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. …
Medications
… and vaginal diaphragms. This effect increases the risk of pregnancy and passing sexually transmitted disease … by the ointment. They may not work as well to prevent pregnancy or the spread of HPV or other sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
Medical tests
… X-rays to provide detailed pictures of the heart and the blood vessels that go to the heart, lung, brain, kidneys, … and arms. This test can show narrowed or blocked areas of a blood vessel. It can also show whether there is a bulge ( … ) or a buildup of fatty material called plaque in a blood vessel. During a CT angiogram, you lie on a table that …
Medical tests
… how much human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is in the blood. The test measures the amount of the genetic material ( RNA ) of HIV in the blood. Viral load is first measured when you are diagnosed … undetectable. This means there is very little virus in your blood. Why It Is Done A viral load test is done to watch for …