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… deposits called plaque (say "plak") to build up inside blood vessels called arteries. Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood throughout your body. The plaque can limit blood flow in the arteries. Heart disease. When plaque …
Medications
… needs. Warning This medication has caused very serious blood clots (such as heart attack, stroke, pulmonary … deep vein thrombosis-DVT). You may be at increased risk for blood clots if you have a history of blood clots, heart/blood vessel disease, liver disease, or …
Medical tests
… procedures. Aspiration and biopsy are often done to find a blood problem or an infection. They also may be used to find … both are done to: Look for the cause of problems with red blood cells , white blood cells , or platelets in people who have conditions …
Medical tests
… symptoms are caused by problems with your heart rate or blood pressure. How To Prepare You may be asked to not eat … are sensors that monitor your heart. You will also have a blood pressure cuff on your arm. And you may have an IV. … will be strapped securely to the table. Your heart rate and blood pressure are checked regularly as the table is tilted …
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… fatty acids called ketones. The ketones build up in the blood and change the chemical balance in your body. This … (IV). What causes it? If you have diabetes, sometimes your blood sugar level may get high before you know something is … produces ketones , or fatty acids. The ketones enter the bloodstream and cause the chemical imbalance called diabetic …
Medical tests
… (ALT) test measures the amount of this enzyme in the blood. ALT is found mainly in the liver, but also in smaller … or diseased. Low levels of ALT are normally found in the blood. But when the liver is damaged or diseased, it releases ALT into the bloodstream, which makes ALT levels go up. Most increases in …
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… diabetes. These nerves control things like your heartbeat, blood pressure, sweating, digestion, urination, and sexual … the heart and circulatory system, causing a: Sudden drop in blood pressure when you sit or stand up suddenly … in a person with diabetes and neuropathy may be a rising blood sugar level, weakness that does not go away after …
Health topics
… signs: temperature, pulse , breaths (respiration rate), and blood pressure . Think back: Have you had this problem … take an active role in managing a health condition. High Blood Pressure: Checking Your Blood Pressure at Home Step 2. Learn More About It Check the …
Medications
… health needs. Warning Raloxifene may rarely cause serious blood clots, especially in the legs or lungs. Women who have or had blood clots (including in the legs, lungs, or eyes) should … with raloxifene, tell your doctor if you have or had blood clots in your legs/lungs/eyes, a stroke, mini-stroke …
Medications
… care professional. This drug may also be used for high blood pressure, especially in people who have heart failure, … much fluid in the lungs, or kidney disease. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and … medication even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick. Tell your doctor if your …