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Fundus Flourescein Angiography

what will be the side effects of FFA - Fundus Flourescein Angiogram ? A patient (77 years old , Female) suffered from Hyponatremia, mild heart attack & some kidney problem nearly two years back. Now she has got some blood clotted in her Retina, Whether it is advisable to do FFA.

Is my Stent Still Working OK? - Cardiology

I have question regarding a stent which was put in 10 years ago. What is the best way to detect if the stent is still working properly. My doctor has ordered a Stress Test, but said the large medical centers might have a better way of detecting this. My blood pressure is normal, but I have felt a little pressure in my chest. Of course, this pressure could be the result of a pulled muscle, but I don't know how to know the exact cause. The...

is there any way someone with cervical cancer can have kids?

I know someone who is 22 and has cervical cancer, she had a treatment today were they cut some of the tissue away and said that shell have to a Hysterectomy in 3 weeks, she is so heart broken because she has always wanted to be a mother, the doctors haven't told her much, dose anyone know anything about this? Please help ASAP.

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