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Angina - Diagnosis

heart  chest pain  blood flow  stable angina  unstable angina  microvascular angina  variant angina 

Your doctor may diagnose angina based on your medical history, a physical exam, and diagnostic tests and procedures. These tests can help assess whether you need immediate treatment for a heart attack. Some of these tests may help rule out other conditions.

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Cystic Fibrosis - Causes

CF 

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease caused by mutations in a gene called the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene.

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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia - Causes

lung disease  lung development  neonatal lung disease  respiratory insufficiency 

BPD is a type of neonatal respiratory disease that develops as a result of a newborn's lungs not developing normally while the baby is growing in the womb or not developing fully if the baby was born premature. These babies’ lungs are fragile and can be easily irritated or inflamed after birth. Ventilation, high levels of oxygen, or infections can also damage premature newborns' lungs.

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After Cardiac Catheterization

heart catheterization 

After the procedure, your doctor will remove the catheter, sheath, and guidewire. A dressing, accompanied by pressure, is applied to the site where the catheter was inserted to stop the bleeding. You will be moved to a recovery room.

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Respiratory Distress Syndrome - Diagnosis

lung diseases  RDS  neonatal respiratory distress  bronchopulmonary dysplasia  oxygen therapy 

RDS is common in premature newborns. Thus, doctors usually recognize and begin treating the disorder as soon as babies are born. Doctors also do several tests to rule out other conditions that could be causing a newborn's breathing problems. The tests also can confirm that the doctors have diagnosed the condition correctly.

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Sarcoidosis – Vivir con

Si le han diagnosticado sarcoidosis, es importante que continúe con su medicamento, haga un seguimiento con su médico cuando se le indique, realice cambios saludables en su estilo de vida y prevenga complicaciones. Algunas personas pueden lograr una remisión total o de por vida. Otras pueden lograr una remisión temporal y luego experimentar una recaída de la enfermedad. Si está embarazada, consúltele a su médico sobre los medicamentos que toma para evitar problemas para usted y el bebé.

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Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting - After Surgery

CABG  heart bypass surgery 

After CABG surgery, you will need time to recover. There are also potential complications from surgery, including arrhythmia, heart attack, and infection.

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Anemia por deficiencia de hierro - Diagnóstico

Para diagnosticar la anemia por deficiencia de hierro, el médico puede hacerle un examen físico o solicitar análisis de sangre u otras pruebas de diagnóstico. Los análisis de sangre mostrarán una concentración baja de hemoglobina y de hierro en la sangre.

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Bleeding Disorders - Diagnosis

hemophilia  von Willebrand Disease  coagulation disorders  blood clotting disorders  clotting factor deficiencies 

It may be possible for your doctor to diagnose your bleeding disorder, its severity, and whether it is inherited or acquired based on your signs and symptoms, risk factors, medical and family history, a physical exam, and blood tests.

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Apnea del sueño - Diagnóstico

El médico puede diagnosticarle apnea del sueño según su historial médico, un examen físico y los resultados de un estudio del sueño. Antes de diagnosticarle apnea del sueño, el médico descartará otras razones o afecciones médicas que puedan causarle los signos y síntomas que presenta.

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