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Why are females more at risk for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury?

We are still learning about how injuries to the ligaments are different in women and men. One... Full Answer

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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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