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… descent) are at greater risk. Your doctor may order a blood test to measure your risk before you start this medication. If the blood test shows you are at greater risk, your doctor should … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as uric acid blood levels, liver/kidney …
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… 2 weeks. This medication may interfere with certain lab tests, possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors … If you are using this medication for a longer time, lab tests (such as blood cell counts) may be done while you are …
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… as confusion) This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition due to a bacteria called C. difficile. … your medical history, especially of: kidney disease intestinal disease (colitis) liver disease poor nutrition This … This medication may affect the results of certain lab tests. It may cause false positive results with certain …
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… Have already tried medicines for angina symptoms. Have had tests that showed that angioplasty might help their angina. … are scheduled to have an angiogram. Depending on what that test finds, an angioplasty can sometimes be done at the same … support. Why might you have angioplasty? You may have had tests such as an exercise stress test or a coronary …
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… the sex that matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) you now have in … high blood pressure, glaucoma, diabetes, or an overactive thyroid. Decongestants may also interact with some drugs, … high blood pressure, glaucoma, diabetes, or an overactive thyroid. Decongestants may also interact with some drugs, …
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… head is larger than normal. Your baby may need imaging tests, such as a CT scan , an MRI , or an ultrasound , that … can give a picture of the brain with more detail. Genetic tests may be done in some cases. How is congenital … head is larger than normal. Your baby may need imaging tests, such as a CT scan , an MRI , or an ultrasound , that …
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… heart. To check for rejection, surgeons will regularly test a sample (biopsy) of the heart tissue. They'll also do … echocardiography, electrocardiography (ECG, EKG), or blood tests. If your body rejects the heart, you will receive … heart. To check for rejection, surgeons will regularly test a sample (biopsy) of the heart tissue. They'll also do …
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… check your legs for fluid buildup. You may also have other tests. These include: An electrocardiogram , also known as … . An MRI ( magnetic resonance imaging ). Blood tests. In some cases, a doctor may want to look at a small … check your legs for fluid buildup. You may also have other tests. These include: An electrocardiogram , also known as …
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… check your legs for fluid buildup. You may also have other tests. These include: An electrocardiogram , also known as … . An MRI ( magnetic resonance imaging ). Blood tests. In some cases, a doctor may want to look at a small … check your legs for fluid buildup. You may also have other tests. These include: An electrocardiogram , also known as …
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… Some people are identified as carriers of VRE by routine testing of skin and anal swabs done before or during a stay in hospital. Others may be identified when testing is done if a VRE infection occurs. In British …