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Why it's done. Coronary bypass surgery is done to restore blood flow around a blocked heart artery. The surgery may be done as an emergency treatment for a ...
... the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be ...
Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking a substance in the body that causes blood vessels to tighten. As a result, valsartan ...
RLS is a neurologic disorder that makes the legs feel uncomfortable. This ... When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your ...
Liver biopsy. This is often done using ultrasound as a guide. It involves putting a thin needle into the liver to remove a small sample of liver tissue to be ...
Only a single sample is needed to check for all three viruses. This test has the same risks of false results as do other COVID-19 tests. Why it's done. In the ...
This medicine is used to treat patients with H. pylori infection. Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by decreasing the amount of acid ...
A positive HPV test doesn't mean that you'll get cervical cancer. But it does mean that your healthcare professional may suggest screening more often or for ...
Mucus is a jellylike substance that your intestines make to keep the lining of your colon moist and lubricated. But you should talk to a healthcare professional ...
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