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… infection that can cause problems with the heart's aortic and mitral valves. Rheumatic fever is caused by … tightly, so blood leaks backward in the heart. If the aortic valve is narrowed, this problem is called aortic valve stenosis. If the mitral valve is narrowed, this …
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… node dissection, may be done to examine the pelvic and para-aortic lymph nodes for endometrial cancer cells. Removing … procedure is done with a laparoscope rather than by open abdominal incision, recovery time may be shorter. Why It Is … procedure is done with a laparoscope rather than by open abdominal incision, recovery time may be shorter. Why It Is …
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… of the abdomen is done to: Find problems or tumours in the abdominal organs and tissues. In some cases, MRI can tell if … (benign) or cancerous (malignant). Check lower abdominal and pelvic organs for tumours, bleeding, or … in the flow of blood, or bulges in the blood vessels ( aneurysms ) are present. No signs of inflammation or …
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… services immediately if you: Have sudden or severe abdominal pain. Have trouble breathing. Faint or lose … to a first attack of gallstone pain. Check your symptoms Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Examinations and Tests Most … tests to confirm the diagnosis. Tests might include: An abdominal ultrasound . This is the best way to confirm …
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… a sample of peritoneal fluid (peritoneal washings) from the abdominal (belly) cavity, to look for cancer cells. Removing and checking the pelvic and aortic lymph nodes , to see if the cancer has spread. Checking the abdominal organs and tissues for cancer cells. Biopsies may …
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… and anencephaly . An AFP test can also be done as part of a screening test to find other chromosomal problems, such as … has a neural tube defect. The baby's intestines or other abdominal organs are outside the body (called an abdominal wall defect or omphalocele). Surgery after birth …
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… why it is important that every baby have a newborn hearing screening. What will a hearing screening be like for my baby? Hearing tests are important … through the BC Early Hearing Program. Your baby’s hearing screening may happen in the hospital before you go home or …
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… with possible rupture of the heart muscle, a dissecting aortic aneurysm , recent surgery, injury, or cancer. Related … with possible rupture of the heart muscle, a dissecting aortic aneurysm , recent surgery, injury, or cancer. Related …
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… cause of subarachnoid hemorrhage is the rupture of an aneurysm . Hemorrhagic strokes are not as common as strokes … and headache. If the bleeding is due to a ruptured brain aneurysm, surgery or a procedure to repair the aneurysm may be done. In some cases, medicines may be given …
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… Blood Transfusions for Sickle Cell Disease Brain Aneurysm Carbon Monoxide Poisoning CD4+ Cells Chelation … Anemia Gout Hemochromatosis Hemochromatosis Genetic Screening Hemophilia Hemophilia: Preventing Bleeding … Blood Transfusions for Sickle Cell Disease Brain Aneurysm Carbon Monoxide Poisoning CD4+ Cells Chelation …
