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… care provider will offer you one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans provide important medical … for you and your baby. What is a prenatal ultrasound? A prenatal ultrasound scan is a …
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… pressure. People who have severe PAD may have bypass surgery or other procedures (such as … or arteries . Surgeries include: Aortobifemoral bypass . Femoropopliteal (fem-pop) bypass . Femoral-tibial bypass . Endarterectomy. This isn't …
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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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… Your doctor will try to deliver your baby when the baby has grown enough to be ready for … of pre-eclampsia. Were very overweight when your baby was conceived. Are pregnant … and vegetables. Staying at a healthy weight. When you are pregnant, regular checkups are …
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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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… Condition Basics What is carotid artery disease? A carotid artery on each side of the … supplies blood to the brain. Carotid artery disease occurs when a substance called plaque … talk to your doctor. Get vaccinated against COVID-19, influenza (flu), and pneumonia. …
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… Condition Basics What is deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? Deep vein thrombosis … you are likely to develop clots. Learn more Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis From Travel …
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… Overview At each prenatal visit during your first trimester, you'll be weighed and have your … birth defects You can choose whether to have tests for certain conditions, such as Down …
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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 …
