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Concept (13,053) | Medical Knowledge Base

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angiogram of a normal kidney multimedia

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Courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho. Many people have more than one artery for blood flow to the kidneys. Figure 1 is an angiogram showing the main artery supplying blood flow to the kidney. Figure 2 is an angiogram showing a second artery helping to supply blood to the kidney.

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angiogram of a renal mass multimedia

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Courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho. Figure 1 shows a kidney with a large mass that is bleeding. Figure 2 shows small coiled wires that have been placed in the artery to block the bleeding.

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angiogram of the carotid artery multimedia

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Courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho. Figure 1 shows an angiogram (a type of X-ray) of a normal neck artery (carotid artery) with smooth walls. Figure 2 shows a narrowed carotid artery with ulcerated plaque (the surface of the plaque is irregular and broken) that is the source of clots. If clots...

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angioplasty benefits multimedia

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Both medical therapy alone (lifestyle changes and taking medicines) and angioplasty plus medical therapy can relieve angina. Angioplasty improves angina sooner. But over time, both treatments work the same to ease symptoms and improve quality of life. After 3 months: Out of 100 of people who had angioplasty plus medical...

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angioplasty for peripheral arterial disease of the legs multimedia

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Iliac artery is narrowed by plaque Angioplasty is used to open narrowed arteries and increase oxygen-rich blood flow to muscle and tissue. These images show angioplasty for the iliac artery. Angioplasty can also be done for the femoral, popliteal, and tibial arteries. Catheter is inserted After you are sedated, the...

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angioplasty risks multimedia

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Out of 100 people who have angioplasty, about 1 will have serious bleeding or damage to a blood vessel from the catheter; about 1 to 2 will have damage to the coronary artery; about 1 will have a stroke or need emergency bypass surgery; and about 1 will die. The information shown here is based...

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angiotensin converting enzyme ace inhibitors special

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What are the most important things you need to know about your medicines? Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes why you take it, how to take it, what you can expect while you're taking it, and any warnings about the medicine. The information provided here is general. So...

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angular cheilitis definition

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Angular cheilitis (also called perlèche, cheilosis, or stomatitis) is a condition with deep cracks and splits at the corners of the mouth. If severe, the splits or cracks may bleed when the mouth is opened and a shallow ulcer or a crust may form. Possible causes of angular cheilitis include: Infection. Fungal infections...

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anil ranawat

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Dr. Anil Ranawat is a male orthopedic surgery in New York, NY. Dr. Anil graduated from Cornell University Medical College in 2001. He is licensed to practice by the state board in New York.

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animal and human bites symptom

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Discusses what to do for animal or human bites. Covers puncture wounds, cuts, scrapes, and crushing injuries. Covers bites by adults and kids, dogs and cats, and wild animals. Covers home treatment. Includes tool to help you decide when to call a doctor.

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animal and human bites when stitches are needed special

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A bite injury may need to be closed by a health professional, may require antibiotic medicines, or both. The decision to close a wound with stitches, staples, or skin adhesive depends on: The type of biting animal. The size and location of the bite. The time that has passed since the bite occurred. The general...

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ankle and foot center of tampa bay

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ankle and foot clinics northwest ps

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ankle brachial index test testdetail

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This test is done by measuring blood pressure at the ankle and in the arm while a person is at rest. Some people also do an exercise test. In this case, the blood pressure measurements are repeated at both sites after a few minutes of walking on a treadmill. The ankle-brachial index (ABI) result is...

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ankle sprain definition

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An ankle sprain is an injury that happens when you stretch or tear the tissues that connect the bones in your ankle. It causes pain and swelling. Treatment is important to help prevent ongoing ankle problems.

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ankle with ligament tear multimedia

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An ankle sprain occurs when ligaments that connect the bones in the foot, ankle, and lower leg are stretched or torn. The ligaments shown in the picture are those that are most commonly sprained.

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ankylosing spondylitis mini

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Discusses ankylosing spondylitis, a condition that causes pain, stiffness, and swelling in the spine. Covers causes and symptoms. Looks at treatment with conditioning exercises, medicines, and surgery. Offers home treatment tips.

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ankylosing spondylitis multimedia

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Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of joint inflammation (arthritis) that is long-lasting (chronic) and most often affects the spine. Ankylosing spondylitis commonly causes pain and stiffness, with swelling and limited motion in the low back, middle back, neck, hips, chest wall, and heels. Over time, joints in the spine...

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ann c robenstien

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Dr. Ann C. Robenstien is a male emergency medicine in Canandaigua, NY. Dr. Ann graduated from New York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology in 1994. He is licensed to practice by the state board in New York.

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ann c waterman and melanie l linderer doctors of optometry pc

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ann f mullins

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Dr. Ann F. Mullins is a female nurse practitioner in Canandaigua, NY. Dr. Ann graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2014. She is licensed to practice by the state board in New York.

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anna aronova

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Dr. Anna Aronova is a male general surgery in Chappaqua, NY. Dr. Anna graduated from Cornell University Medical College in 2010. He is licensed to practice by the state board in New York.

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anna jaques inpatient specialists pllc

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anna rothstein

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Dr. Anna Rothstein is a male ophthalmology in Canandaigua, NY. Dr. Anna graduated from University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry in 2007. He is licensed to practice by the state board in New York.

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annapolis internal medicine llc

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anne arundel dermatology pa

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anne d finch

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Dr. Anne D. Finch is a female physician assistant in Canandaigua, NY. Dr. Anne graduated in 2000. She is licensed to practice by the state board in New York.

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anne ruth bass

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Dr. Anne Ruth. Bass is a female rheumatology in New York, NY. Dr. Anne graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1985. She is licensed to practice by the state board in New York.

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anorectal abscess definition

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An anorectal abscess is a pocket of pus in the tissue near the end of the rectum (anus). Most abscesses are caused by a blocked anal gland that develops an infection. Other possible causes of an anorectal abscess include: Infection in an anal fissure. Complications of diseases that affect the colon, such as Crohn's...

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anorexia nervosa definition

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Anorexia nervosa (say "an-uh-RECK-see-uh nur-VOH-suh") is an eating disorder that causes a person to eat very little because of an intense fear of gaining weight. People who have it severely restrict their food intake and can become dangerously thin. If it goes on for a long time, it can cause serious health problems or...

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anorexia nervosa major

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What is anorexia nervosa? Anorexia nervosa (say "an-uh-RECK-see-uh nur-VOH-suh") is a type of eating disorder. People who have anorexia have an intense fear of gaining weight. They severely limit the amount of food they eat and can become dangerously thin. Anorexia affects both the body and the mind. It may start as...

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anosmia special

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What is anosmia? Anosmia (say "ay-NAWZ-mee-uh") is the loss of the sense of smell. It can be a problem by itself or a symptom of another health problem. It can last a short time, such as when you have a stuffy nose from a cold, or it can be permanent. Some people have a reduced...

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another person dragged off a flight this time because of allergies

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Police dragged a woman off a Southwest Airlines flight Tuesday after she learned there were dogs onboard and requested an EpiPen because she had a life-threatening animal allergy. Anila Daulatzai, 46, requested an EpiPen after learning there were two dogs — a pet and a service animal — onboard the Baltimore-to-LA flight. The airline policy...

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antaki and associates infectious disease medical group inc

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anterior cruciate ligament acl definition

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The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four knee ligaments that connect the upper leg bone (femur) with the lower leg bone (tibia) by running crosswise inside the center of the knee joint. The ACL stabilizes knee movement in a forward and backward direction. Specifically, the ACL prevents the tibia from sliding...

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anterior cruciate ligament acl injuries major

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What is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury? An anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, injury is a tear in one of the knee ligaments that joins the upper leg bone with the lower leg bone . The ACL keeps the knee stable. Injuries range from mild, such as a small tear, to severe, such as...

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anthony c cahan md

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Dr. Anthony C. Cahan is a female general surgery in Mount Kisco, NY. Dr. Anthony graduated from Cornell University Medical College in 1982. She is licensed to practice by the state board in New York.

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anthony l eidelman md

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Dr. Anthony L. Eidelman is a male pain management in Canandaigua, NY. Dr. Anthony graduated in 2001. He is licensed to practice by the state board in New York.

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anthony r elias md and christine c tam md llc

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anti obesity effect of a traditional chinese dietary habit blending lard with vegetable oil while cooking

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It suggests that the traditional Chinese dietary habits using oils blended with lard and soybean oil, might be one of the factors of lower percentages of overweight and obesity in China, and that the increasing of dietary oil intake and the changing of its component resulted in the increasing of obesity rate in China over...

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antibiotics special

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antibodies definition

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Antibodies are proteins made by the body's natural defense system (immune system) to fight foreign substances, such as bacteria. Antibodies attach themselves to the foreign substance, allowing other immune system cells to attack and destroy the substance. The surfaces of viruses, fungi, and bacteria contain markers...

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antibody tests for lupus special

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Antibody tests are a set of blood tests that check for specific antibodies to help clarify the diagnosis of lupus. They include: Anti-dsDNA (antibodies to DNA). Antinuclear antibody ( ANA ) Anti-RNP. Anti-Smith (Sm). Anti-SS-A (also called Ro). Anti-SS-B (also called La). These antibody tests are often positive in lupus...

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anticholinergic medicines definition

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Anticholinergic medicines keep nerve impulses from contracting smooth muscle. Smooth muscle is part of the digestive tract, urinary tract, and lungs. Smooth muscle cannot be controlled consciously (involuntary). But anticholinergics can, for example, relax the airways in the lungs to makes breathing easier...

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anticoagulants special

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antidepressants special

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antigen tests for giardiasis testdetail

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For a giardia antigen test, a stool sample or fluid from the upper part of the intestines (duodenal fluid) is tested in the lab for the presence of antigens from Giardia lamblia. This test is often done at the same time as a stool analysis.

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antihistamines special

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Oral antihistamines are available without a prescription. Common types such as diphenhydramine (for example, Benadryl), chlorpheniramine (for example, Chlor-Trimeton), and loratadine (for example, Claritin) are used to treat allergy symptoms and itching. Look for generic or store brands, which often cost less than name...

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antineoplastons pdq integrative alternative and complementary therapies patient information nci nci

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Antineoplastons are chemical compounds found in urine and blood. Antineoplastons are made in a laboratory when used for research. (See Question 1.) No randomized, controlled trials of antineoplastons have been published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. (See Question 4.) Clinical trials are being done at the clinic...

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antioch eye associates od pc

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