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… of the arteries." It occurs when fat (cholesterol) and calcium build up inside the lining of the artery wall. This … forms a substance called plaque . Over time, the fat and calcium buildup may narrow the artery. Atherosclerosis in … the artery wall. Plaque contains fats, white blood cells, calcium, and other substances. How is atherosclerosis …
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… side effects, it is very important that you take folic acid vitamins and receive vitamin B12 shots before and during treatment with pemetrexed. Folic acid vitamins are available over-the-counter without a …
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… birth, it's very important for your baby to get the routine vitamin K shot. (Some antiepileptic medicines can cause a … that makes it hard for their blood to clot normally. Vitamin K can help reverse this problem.) Your doctor may recommend that you take vitamin K during your pregnancy. Breastfeeding while you are …
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… Is Done A homocysteine blood test is done to: Help identify vitamin B12 deficiency or folic acid deficiency . But other … may be caused by: Not getting enough folic acid , vitamin B6, or vitamin B12 in your diet. Other conditions or diseases, such …
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… it work less well. Examples include quinapril, sucralfate, vitamins/minerals (including iron, zinc), and products that contain magnesium, aluminum, or calcium (such as antacids, didanosine solution, calcium-enriched juice), among others. Ask your pharmacist …
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… your arms supported on pillows. Does your baby need extra vitamins or minerals? Doctors sometimes prescribe vitamin or iron drops for newborns. These drops help babies get the nutrition they need. A baby may need: Vitamin D. Breast milk does not have a lot of vitamin D. …
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… problems can cause fatigue and muscle soreness. A blood calcium level test to check for a low or high calcium level. A low level can cause muscle cramps. A high … problems can cause fatigue and muscle soreness. A blood calcium level test to check for a low or high calcium level. …
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… measures the blood levels of blood urea nitrogen (BUN), calcium, carbon dioxide, chloride, creatinine, glucose, potassium, and sodium. Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Calcium Carbon Dioxide (Bicarbonate) Chloride Creatinine … measures the blood levels of blood urea nitrogen (BUN), calcium, carbon dioxide, chloride, creatinine, glucose, …
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