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What causes shortness of breath (dyspnea)?

Dyspnea (shortness of breath) can be caused by many conditions, including: asthma... Full Answer

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What are the symptoms of migraine headaches?

Contrary to common belief, all migraines are not necessarily severe. They may be preceded by a... Full Answer

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What is a corpus callostomy?

Corpus callosotomy surgery for epilepsy interrupts the spread of seizures by cutting the nerve... Full Answer

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What happens after a tilt table procedure?

Here is what happens after your tilt table procedure to assess syncope or fainting: You... Full Answer

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What happens during a tilt table procedure?

A tilt table procedure to assess syncope or fainting may be performed on an outpatient basis or... Full Answer

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What happens before a tilt table procedure?

The following are the things you need to know before a tilt table procedure to assess syncope... Full Answer

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Is a tilt table test risky or painful?

Possible risks of tilt table testing to assess syncope or fainting include, but are not limited... Full Answer

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What is a tilt table test?

One type of diagnostic procedure that may be used to assess syncope or fainting is the tilt... Full Answer

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What causes syncope?

Syncope, or fainting, may be caused by various medical problems. Syncope may occur rarely to... Full Answer

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When should I call my doctor after a PTCA procedure?

Notify your physician to report any of the severe symptoms following a percutaneous... Full Answer

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How do I take care of the insertion site after a PTCA procedure?

Once at home after your percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) procedure, you... Full Answer

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What happens before a PTCA procedure?

The following are the things you need to know before a percutaneous transluminal coronary... Full Answer

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What are the risks of a coronary angioplasty (PCI)?

Possible risks associated with percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA),... Full Answer

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What is coronary stent placement?

One common procedure used in percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) is stent... Full Answer

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What is percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)?

Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) is performed to open blocked coronary... Full Answer

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