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  1. Pulmonary hypertension - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    The unrepaired hole in the heart causes oxygen-rich blood to mix with oxygen-poor blood. The blood then goes to the lungs instead of going to the rest of ...

  2. Tetralogy of Fallot - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Oxygen level measurement. A small sensor placed on a finger or toe quickly checks the amount of oxygen in the blood. This is called a pulse oximetry test ...

  3. Carotid artery disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    During a stroke, the brain doesn't get oxygen and brain cells begin to die within minutes. Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in the U.S..

  4. Shortness of breath When to see a doctor - Mayo Clinic

    Shortness of breath is most often due to heart or lung conditions. The heart and lungs help move oxygen to your body and get rid of carbon dioxide. Trouble with ...

  5. Transposition of the great arteries - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    The medicine increases blood flow. It helps oxygen-poor and oxygen-rich blood better mix together. After surgery to fix TGA, medicines are given to help the ...

  6. Right-fit care for patients with severe lung disease: From clinical trials to transplant

    We try to maximize medical therapies, address oxygen needs, introduce pulmonary rehabilitations and offer clinical trials where appropriate," says Dr. Kennedy.

  7. A low hemoglobin count is a commonly seen blood test result. Hemoglobin (Hb or Hgb) is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body.

  8. Hematocrit test - Mayo Clinic

    Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body. Having too few or too many of them can be a sign of certain diseases. The hematocrit test is a simple ...

  9. Amlodipine and valsartan (oral route) - Mayo Clinic

    This lowers blood pressure and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. This ...

  10. High blood pressure dangers: Hypertension's effects on your body - Mayo Clinic

    Transient ischemic attack (TIA). Sometimes this is called a ministroke. · Stroke. A stroke happens when part of the brain doesn't get enough oxygen and nutrients ...