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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

…– These use X-rays to take pictures of your organs. Dye is injected into your veins so they can be seen clearly. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) – This test uses…

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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

…way. The stent keeps your artery open so the blood can flow properly to your heart. Another surgical treatment for CAD is bypass surgery. Pieces of veins or arteries are…

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E. coli Infection (Escherichia coli)

…getting rid of the E. coli germ. If you are seriously dehydrated, you might need to go to the hospital to have fluids put into your veins with an IV….

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Edema

…liver disease and kidney disease.. You cannot catch edema from other people. It does not run in families. However, as you age, the veins in your legs often don’t work…

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Heart Attack

…the healthcare provider takes either veins from your legs and/or an artery from your upper body to bypass the blockages in your coronary arteries. Coronary bypass surgery allows blood to…

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Hip Fractures

…blood clot in a vein deep inside your body. These clots usually occur in your leg veins. If the blood clot breaks away and travels through your bloodstream, it could…

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Bronchiolitis

…healthcare provider may suggest putting them in the hospital. Your child can get extra oxygen while in the hospital. Your child can also get extra liquids through the veins (intravenous…

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Cervical Cancer

…cancerous cells. Chemotherapy — Powerful medicines, in pill form or injected into the veins, shrink or kill the cancer. Treatment of invasive cancer often involves a team of specialists. This…

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Kawasaki Disease

…problems Kawasaki disease can cause. Your healthcare provider might also give your child a medicine called immunoglobulin to help prevent heart problems. Immunoglobulin is given intravenously (through your child’s veins)…

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CT Head Scan

…your skull, brain, eyes, nasal passages, veins, arteries, and tissue. It’s a common test. It’s used for a serious head injury, stubborn headaches, brain and skull birth defects, brain diseases,…

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