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What is Anticoagulation Management: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

...(DVT). Atrial fibrillation is a type of heart condition characterized by an irregular or abnormal heartbeat. When the heart fails to move blood using its different chambers, the blood becomes...

What is Polysomnography: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

Definition & Overview Polysomnography is a medical test primarily used for the diagnosis of sleeping disorders. It’s designed to record brain wave activity, blood oxygen levels, breathing and heart rate...

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

Foods With Anti-Inflammatory Properties

...cancer, diabetes,‍ and heart disease.⁣ Garlic Garlic has been ⁢used for centuries for medicinal purposes, and ⁢its impressive list of health benefits includes its ability to fight inflammation. Allicin, the...

What is Anesthesia Consultation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...through a gas mask that is worn during the surgery. The risks are higher in general anesthesia, so vital signs like blood pressure and heart rate are monitored throughout the...

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...a week. During hospitalisation, patients are regularly monitored to ensure normal heart rate and blood pressure. Preventive antibiotics are also administered to avoid the development of infection. Possible Risks and...

What is Menopause Consultation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...factors such as the presence of heart disease and osteoporosis. Some physical examination procedures such as breast and pelvic examination and cervical and mammography screening may be performed. These exams...

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What Is a Pediatrician?

...in diagnosing and treating different types of cancer in children. Pediatric cardiologists diagnose and treat various heart conditions in children. Many pediatric cardiologists work closely with pediatric heart surgeons when deciding the...

exdoctor
June 25, 2021
Pediatrician

What are Hemoglobin levels?

...levels in the blood. Living at high altitudes Dehydration Bone marrow disorders (polycythemia vera) Heart problems Lung problems, such as emphysema Anabolic steroid abuse Symptoms of high hemoglobin levels Due...

What is Obesity Nutrition Consultation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...those that are life-threatening, such as diabetes and heart disease. Being obese is sometimes mistakenly confused with being overweight because both refer to a certain amount of weight that is...

Stent

...catheter and expanded to its intended size using balloons or stents. **Types of Stents:** * **Coronary stents:** Used to treat narrowed coronary arteries (heart) * **Stents for peripheral arteries:** Utilized...

September 21, 2024