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… as it should. This forces your heart to work harder to pump blood through the valve, which can weaken the heart and … open as wide as it should. When this happens, not as much blood can flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle. … stenosis can cause the left atrium to work harder to pump blood through the narrowed valve. Mitral valve stenosis can …
Medications
… problems (such as change in the amount of urine, painful/bloody urination) signs of liver disease (such as … 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 …
Medications
… side effects, including: easy bleeding/bruising black/bloody stools vomit that contains blood or looks like coffee grounds muscle … eyes/skin, dark urine) This medication may rarely cause blood clots (such as pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart …
Medications
… needs. Uses This medicine is used to treat "iron-poor" blood (anemia) in people with long-term kidney disease. You may need extra iron because of blood loss during kidney dialysis. Your body may also need … if you use the drug erythropoietin to help make new red blood cells. Iron is an important part of your red blood …
Medications
… pain numb/tingling skin shortness of breath coughing up blood signs of liver problems (such as nausea/vomiting that … light and moisture. Storage temperature ranges differ according to different manufacturers, so consult your … light and moisture. Storage temperature ranges differ according to different manufacturers, so consult your …
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… Following surgery, a catheter is used to remove urine and blood or blood clots in the bladder that may result from the … When the urine is free of significant bleeding or blood clots, the catheter can be removed and you can go …
Medical tests
… can be checked include the: Abdominal aorta . This large blood vessel passes down the back of the chest and belly. It supplies blood to the lower part of the body and the legs. Liver . … . This organ helps fight infection. It also filters old red blood cells. The spleen sits to the left of the stomach, …
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… doctor may also do vision and hearing checks. Learn more Blood Pressure Screening Dental Checkups for Children and … Home Blood Pressure Test Organizing Your Medical Records Understanding Lab Test Results Vision Tests … Home Blood Pressure Test Organizing Your Medical Records Understanding Lab Test Results Vision Tests …
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… Overview Hemophilia can be treated by replacing missing blood clotting factors. This is called clotting factor … concentrate into a vein. Infusions of clotting factors help blood to clot normally. Clotting factor replacement therapy … episodes or prevent bleeding. It can prevent severe blood loss and complications from bleeding such as damage to …
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… can: Lower your risk of dying of heart disease. Lower your blood pressure. Improve your cholesterol levels. Help you … heart muscle has fibres that allow it to contract and pump blood. When you increase your heart rate during aerobic … not only strengthens the heart itself but also helps more blood circulate through your body. Blood contains oxygen and …
