Question 1

what word is an antonym of hypotension?

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Hypertension: Hypo is low, hypo is low blood pressure.  Hyper is high, hypertension is high blood pressure.

Question 2

what is an acronym for ptca?

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Angioplasty: Percutaneous tranluminal  coronary angioplasty.   Through the skin they place a catheter with a balloon and pass it up yo a narrowed portion of a coronary artery.  The balloon is inflated , and it stretches out the narrowed area in the artery.

Question 3

can exercise prevent all atony?

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Yes: It even helps those with a permanent problem such as nerve deficits. It may require a session or two with an exercise or physical therapist.

Question 4

what is hocm an acronym for?

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It is: Hocm is an acronym for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, one of the leading causes of sudden cardiac death among young otherwise healthy athletes.  We don't fully understand the causes, but it appears to be genetic in nature and results in abnormal cardiac muscle growth.  There are tests for the condition - see your doctor if you think you may have it.

Question 5

any sites that can help find a good doctor in san antonio, texas?

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Board certified: You can check with certifying organizations like the aafp for a family physician, or check on sites like healthgrades to check for physicians in your area of a certain specialty. People post evaluations for the doctors. Remember though, these are voluntary but also does list hospital affiliations, and if there has been any malpractice or medical board actions for a physician. Talk with your friends.

Question 6

how to treat elbow pain after breakage causing me intense angony recently.?

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Immobilization : Assuming that you have been treated by a medical professional, immobilization and ice are the best methods for treating the pain.  If you have seen a physician I am assuming that you have pain medication as well.  These three items are the most effective.

Question 7

what is given to someone who is hemorrhaging from uterine atony?

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Maybe: Oxytocin, methyergometrine, carbetocin, carboprost or prostaglandin F2α.

Question 8

where can i find plastic surgeons in san antonio for a mastopexylift only, no augmentation?

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Local hospital: You may want to contact your local hospital for a referral or the local medical society. However, i would probably started with other trusted medical professionals with whom you are acquainted and then schedule 2-3  consultations to discuss your desires, concerns and candidacy for the procedure as well as a good personality fit. Finally you may want to confirm with online reviews but be cautious.

Question 9

what happens if hbsag is positive,hbc antody positive ,hbe antibody positive ,hbe antigen not detected.am i hepatitis free?

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Have hepatitis B, c?: HbsAg, is the antigen of the hepatitis B virus. You have antibodies to the core antigen of the virus (Hbc) and hepatitis e virus; absence of Hep e antigen means that you may have lost that virus. You were exposed to hepatitis C, or you have that infection too. See see a hepatologist (a gastroenterologist who has special interest/training in liver diseases.

Question 10

hi, anyone familar with fap/gardner syndrome? i know genetic testing would need to be done, i'm in san antonio tx (what do i do next?)

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Colonoscopy: Because of the risk of colon cancer, all members of the family should be screened. The condition usually occurs in approximately 50% of children of an affected parent (autosomal dominant form of genetic transmission.) please have yourself and other family members tested. Good luck!

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