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… Topic Overview What is a blood transfusion? Blood transfusion is a medical treatment that …
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… Treatment Overview An intrauterine transfusion provides blood to an Rh-positive fetus when fetal red blood cells are being destroyed by the …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Blood Transfusions: Should I Bank Blood Before Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 …
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… Overview Blood donation means giving some of your blood so that it can be used to help someone … will be kept for you in case you need a blood transfusion. If you don't need it, your blood
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… Learning Center Learn about your blood and lymphatic health Your blood and lymphatic system work together to … Blood Clots in the Leg Veins Blood Transfusion Blood Transfusions for Sickle Cell …
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… Treatment Overview During a blood transfusion, a person (the recipient) receives healthy blood from another person (the donor). The …
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… Actionset Overview When blood pressure is high, it starts to damage the blood vessels, heart, and kidneys. This can … other problems. But if you don't measure your blood pressure, you won't know when it's high, …
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… Should I Bank My Baby's Umbilical Cord Blood? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … the facts Your options Have your baby's cord blood collected and sent to a private cord blood bank or a public cord blood bank. Do not …
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… Learning Center Learn about high blood pressure Blood pressure is a measure of how hard the blood pushes against the walls of your …
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… Actionset Overview Testing your blood sugar can help you manage your diabetes, … your target range. And it may help you avoid blood sugar emergencies. Having a record of your blood sugar over time can help you and your …