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… you one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans provide important … often, it will be recommended during your first and second trimesters. It uses sound …
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… Condition Basics What is peripheral arterial disease (PAD)? Peripheral arterial … or blockage of arteries that causes poor blood flow to your arms and legs. PAD is most … or foot that is infected. Examinations and Tests Your doctor will talk with you about …
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… Condition Basics What is chronic kidney disease? Chronic kidney disease means … and over-the counter medicines and natural health products you take. Talk with your … Whether kidney disease happened suddenly (acute) or has been happening over a long time …
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… pre-eclampsia is treated with magnesium sulfate. This medicine can stop a seizure and … childbirth. So you may keep getting magnesium sulfate for 24 hours after delivery. If your … you or your baby. Prevent seizures. Magnesium sulfate is usually started before delivery and …
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… Condition Basics What is high blood pressure? Blood pressure is a measure of the …
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… Condition Basics What are varicose veins? Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged … This may be heat, chemicals, or a small wire. Ligation and stripping. This treatment is a type of …
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… could move to the brain and cause a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) . The narrowing in an artery is …
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… wear compression stockings. You may try leg exercises that can help blood flow. Health … you are likely to develop clots. Learn more Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis From Travel … steps to avoid bleeding problems. Prevent falls and injuries. Tell your doctors about …
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… be able to hear your baby's heartbeat using a Doppler ultrasound . By the 20th week, the heart tone … be able to hear your baby's heartbeat using a Doppler ultrasound . By the 20th week, the …
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… examination. You may have tests, like a CT scan of the head or an MRI . These tests check … Learn more Angiogram of the Head and Neck Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Head and Face …
