Pulmonic Embolism
...replacement therapy * Smoking * Obesity **Symptoms:** Symptoms can vary depending on the size and location of the clot, but may include: * Shortness of breath * Chest pain *...
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Thrombosis
...to sudden pain, weakness, or numbness in the affected limb or organ. PE can result in sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, and rapid heart rate. **Diagnosis and Tests:** Diagnosis...
Blood Clot
...of breath, chest pain (if a clot travels to the lungs) **Diagnosis:** * Physical exam * Imaging tests (e.g., ultrasound, CT scan) * Blood tests **Treatment:** * Anticoagulants (blood thinners)...
What Is a Podiatrist?
...podiatric medicine) after their names instead of “MD” (medical doctor). Podiatrists can do surgery, reset broken bones, prescribe drugs, and order lab tests or X-rays. They often work closely with...
Application Of Uniplane/Multiplane External Fixation System
...bone using an x-ray. The doctors will then return the bones to their original positions, which may be done with or without an anesthetic. The doctors will then study the...
What is Cardiac Catheterization: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
...the condition of heart, which may not be possible through physical exam or x-ray imaging tests alone. The patient has to undergo PCI – PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) is a...
What is Fistulectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...as an X-ray or MRI, to make all the parts of the fistula visible. The surgeon then proceeds to remove all three parts of the fistula while making sure that...
3D Ultrasound
What is 3D Ultrasound: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results Definition & Overview A 3D ultrasound, more technically known as phased array ultrasonics, is a medical sonography technique patented in 1987....
Hormone Treatment for Prostate Cancer: Types, Effectiveness
...For example, buserelin is injected three times a day for 1 week and then taken as a nasal spray. Preparing for hormone therapy for prostate cancer Specific preparation may not...
The Mediterranean Diet Can Help You Live a Longer and Healthier Life in 8 Ways
...individual’s preferences and goals.” You’ve likely heard the Mediterranean diet is “healthy,” but what does that mean? In the last year alone, peer-reviewed studies have indicated an array of health...