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Medical tests
… (also called an echo) uses sound waves to make an image of your heart. A device called a transducer sends sound waves … echoes are turned into moving pictures of your heart that can be seen on a video screen. In a transthoracic … moved across your chest or belly. A TTE is the most common type of echocardiogram. Why It Is Done This test is done to …
Health topics
… Learning Center Learn about sexual health Sexual health can be hard to talk about at any age. But knowing the types of common problems that can occur and what you can do to treat them might make talking about this …
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… a Problem? On this page: Overview Overview Teen behaviours can be confusing and frustrating for adults. But a lot of … emotional, and mental changes. Here are some of the types of growth that happen in teens, with examples of behaviours you might see. Remember, even if a behaviour is common in …
Medications
… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … increase the risk for a heart attack or stroke. This effect can happen at any time while using this drug but is more … heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes). Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks …
Medications
… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … increase the risk for a heart attack or stroke. This effect can happen at any time while taking this drug but is more … heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes). Do not take this drug right before or after heart …
Medications
… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … increase the risk for a heart attack or stroke. This effect can happen at any time while taking this drug but is more … heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes). Do not take this drug right before or after heart …
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… of the eye, decreasing pressure in the eye. There are two types of laser trabeculoplasty: Argon laser trabeculoplasty … For laser trabeculoplasty: The doctor will put drops in your eye to numb the eye. A special microscope (slit lamp) … lens (goniolens) are used to guide the laser beam to the canals (trabecular meshwork) where fluid drains from the …
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… What is E. coli infection? E. coli infection is a type of diarrheal illness caused by bacteria called … Nausea Vomitiing Stomach cramps Mild fever The symptoms can start 2 to 10 days after contact with or consuming … and internal bleeding. HUS can be especially harmful for young children, the elderly, people with weakened immune …
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… in British Columbia. Many of these happen at home - but you can reduce the risk by following these tips. On this … kills bacteria but does not remove chemicals. Boil any type of water for one minute and then cool it to 70°C before …
Medications
… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … cord after certain spinal procedures. Bleeding in this area can cause paralysis that lasts a long time or could become … clots (such as in your legs or lungs) if you have a certain type of irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation). …
