A 22-year-old member asked:
what are the effects of smoking on blood pressure?
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Dr. Shahin Tavackolianswered
Cardiology 23 years experience
Raises it: Smoking among other detrimental effects, has been shown to increase blood pressure.
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It raises it: Many cases of secondary hypertension are related to smoking, especially heavy smoking and esp in women. Smoking constructs blood vessels, which elevates the blood pressure. Smoking and high blood pressure are two major risk factors for developing arteriosclerosis, which is what results in most heart attacks and strokes.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Is it a good idea to bank some of my own blood before delivery?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Pam Yoderanswered
Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine
No: This mom-to-be banked blood of close friends who were o neg (for baby at birth) and family members for herself. But that was due to high risk of recurrent bleeding. Physicians reassured that the blood was "no safer" than blood bank blood, but to a first-time midlife mom with history of fertility and high chance of having only one [premature] child, it was more reassuring. Each case differs. Pam y.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
What is the cpt code for creatinine blood?
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Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 33 years experience
Probably 82565: The cpt code for serum creatinine is probably 82565. Cpt codes are just numbers for billing insurance companies, and have no helpful effects on one's health.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
How is blood pressure recorded at home easiest?
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Dr. Thomas Robbinsanswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Home Machine: You can get home blood pressure machines at many pharmacys and retail stores. Consult with your doctor about most appropriate machine for you. When you get a machine, take it to your doctors appointment and check your blood pressure as compared with the office measurement.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
What's a blood panel for acid-base metabolic disorder?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Benjamin Lerneranswered
Vascular Surgery 19 years experience
Blood gas: Typically a blood gas is drawn to determine your acid base status.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
What's metastasis, and how does it happen? By blood?
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Dr. William A Biermannanswered
Medical Oncology 46 years experience
Spread: This can happen in many ways. It can occur through the blood stream, lymph system or by moving through the local tissues.
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