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As per the guideline, one should take dapt (aspirin +ticagrelor) to be continued for 1 year duration. After that single antiplatelet (aspirin) may suffice to prevent furthur attacks. Here you need to add the indication of you angioplasty, lv function, associated comorbidities to give answer for the continuation of other drugs.
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a group of genetic disorders that primarily affect the bones, making them extremely weak. It is also known as brittle bones disease . This genetic disease is incurable and the treatment is primarily focused on pacifying the condition by reducing pain and strengthening the bones.
The symptoms of OI include, but are not limited to, recurring fractures, bluish tinge in the white of the eyes, hearing loss, breathing problems, short height, loose joints and d...more
The symptoms of OI include, but are not limited to, recurring fractures, bluish tinge in the white of the eyes, hearing loss, breathing problems, short height, loose joints and d...more
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If the blood flow between left ventricle and aorta is obstructed, it is known as Aortic Stenosis.
Aortic stenosis can occur in newborn, infants, children and adolescents. It is more common among boys than in girls.
Mild cases of this disorder do not need treatment. However, if a child has a severe case of aortic stenosis, then it requires treatment.
Aortic stenosis: Causes-
Blockage in the valve, mainly in the form of bicuspid valve stenosis (Aortic valve stenosis)
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Aortic stenosis can occur in newborn, infants, children and adolescents. It is more common among boys than in girls.
Mild cases of this disorder do not need treatment. However, if a child has a severe case of aortic stenosis, then it requires treatment.
Aortic stenosis: Causes-
Blockage in the valve, mainly in the form of bicuspid valve stenosis (Aortic valve stenosis)
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U need to consult cardiologist for a checkup. Rule out involvement of heart first. If itâs normal then below are exercises that strengthen the lower back and help manage lower back pain:
1. Bridgesâlie on the ground and bend the knees, placing the feet flat on the floor hip-width apart.
Press the feet into the floor, keeping the arms by the sides.
Raise the buttocks off the ground until the body forms a straight line from the shoulders to the knees.
Squeeze the buttocks with ...more
1. Bridgesâlie on the ground and bend the knees, placing the feet flat on the floor hip-width apart.
Press the feet into the floor, keeping the arms by the sides.
Raise the buttocks off the ground until the body forms a straight line from the shoulders to the knees.
Squeeze the buttocks with ...more
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The treatment of pneumothorax depends on a number of factors, and may vary from discharge with early follow-up to immediate needle decompression or insertion of a chest tube. Treatment is determined by the severity of symptoms and indicators of acute illness.
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I need to study your complete medical history that would help to identify best possible treatment. Let's discuss it in more detail.
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A pneumothorax is a condition in which air becomes trapped in the pleural space. This is usually caused by trauma to the lung, or a “punctured” lung. The patient continues to breathe, pulling air into the injured lungs, but the air escapes into the chest cavity. A pneumothorax is a condition in which air becomes trapped in the pleural space. This is usually caused by trauma to the lung, or a “punctured” lung. The patient continues to breathe, pulling air into the injured lungs, but the air escap...more
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Carotid artery disease occurs when an oily, waxy substance called plaque builds up inside the carotid arteries. These are arteries that supply oxygenated blood to your brain, face, scalp, and neck.
Carotid artery disease is very serious as it can cause a brain stroke. It, in fact, starts with damage to the inner layer of the carotid artery. To stem this damage your body starts a healing process and this leads to a build up of plaque at the point where the artery is damaged.
When thi...more
Carotid artery disease is very serious as it can cause a brain stroke. It, in fact, starts with damage to the inner layer of the carotid artery. To stem this damage your body starts a healing process and this leads to a build up of plaque at the point where the artery is damaged.
When thi...more
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The Eosinophilic disorders are one of the major hematological diseases, which deal with the white blood cells in the human body. The Eosinophils or the white blood cells play an important role in the human body while responding to asthma, allergic reactions, and infections that are caused due to parasites. Eosinophils not only play an important role in protective immunity against parasites but also contribute a lot to inflammation which occurs during allergic disorders.
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