...chest checkup Lung function test or spirometry Chest x-ray Blood test Hemoglobin blood test Cholesterol blood test Blood pressure – It is preferable for pilots to have a normal blood...
...of melanoma in the skin are:[2] Superficial spreading melanoma: This is the most common type of melanoma, most commonly affecting the skin on the chest, back and limbs. Nodular melanoma:...
...the patient. Reference: Holbrook A, Schulman S, Witt DM, et al. Evidence-based management of anticoagulant therapy: Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based...
...scan is one of the diagnostic tests used by doctors to diagnose patients showing signs of heart problems. These signs include chest pains, arrhythmia, breathing difficulty, fatigue, and weakness. Before...
...of a blood clot. These may include swelling or discoloration in your leg, sudden chest or upper back pain, and sudden shortness of breath. Risk of heart or blood vessel...
...the layers of the pleura, the thin membrane that lines the inside of the chest cavity, and the surface of the lungs.[14] Symptoms of pleural effusion include:[15] A dry cough...
...hinders the heart from getting enough supply of oxygen-rich blood it needs to function properly. This results in a variety of symptoms including shortness of breath and chest pain. If...
...but just like any other surgery, it has risks and possible complications, including: Allergic reaction to the anaesthetic used Arrhythmias Bleeding around the heart Chest pain Embolisation – A blood...
...to the placement of the telemetry device, the doctor or cardiac technician first prepares the patient’s skin by cleaning it thoroughly. The telemetry’s electrodes are commonly placed on the chest,...
...of the main advantages to a subcutaneous mastectomy is that it helps to preserve the underlying muscle and chest wall, as well as skin and other tissue. This reduces the...
