6077 results found
Health topics
… ischemic attack (TIA). How do they work? Antiplatelets prevent blood clots from forming in your blood vessels and heart. This can prevent a heart attack or stroke. Antiplatelets slow the … Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
Health topics
… angina. You may also take daily long-acting medicine to prevent angina. These medicines include nitrates (including … and calcium channel blockers. These types of medicines can prevent angina that occurs during daily activities. They are … Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - Cardiology, …
Health topics
… though, coughs are severe enough to impair breathing or prevent rest. Here are some things you can do at home to help you feel more comfortable when you have a cough. Prevent dehydration . Fluids may help thin mucus and soothe … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
Health topics
… baby. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor may ask about your medical history and your family's medical history. You may … factor replacement therapy. Replacement therapy can prevent or treat bleeding episodes. You may need to take medicines that help prevent bleeding. You might take medicines at certain times, …
Health topics
… Safely Actionset Overview Warfarin is a medicine that helps prevent blood clots. It is often called a blood thinner. … Others can make it work poorly, so that it doesn't prevent clots very well. You'll also need regular blood … K. Limit alcohol. It can change how warfarin works. Wear medical alert jewellery . These are bracelets, pendants, or …
Health topics
… Basics Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Exams … with anticoagulants (blood thinners). These medicines help prevent new clots and keep existing clots from growing. If … substances that get into the blood from trauma, surgery, or medical procedures. Tumours caused by rapidly growing cancer …
Health topics
… higher risk of stroke. Treatment may include a pacemaker to prevent the heart from beating too slowly. Medicines might be used to prevent the heart from beating too fast. Blood-thinning … Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
Health topics
… stress, and low oxygen intake. Here are some tips for preventing a crisis. Drink plenty of fluids, especially … Rest when you feel tired, and drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. If you get dehydrated or reduced blood … Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
Health topics
… Ring On this page: Overview Overview The ring is used to prevent pregnancy. It's a soft plastic ring that you put … dose of the hormones estrogen and progestin. These hormones prevent pregnancy in three ways. They thicken the mucus in … Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam …
Health topics
… though, the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people who have SARS stay … problems develop. You will be placed in isolation to prevent passing the disease to others. Various … Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
