ProceduresRAIU preparation begins with limiting the patients' intake of iodine and avoiding interfering medications to maximize I-123 uptake by thyroid tissue.[4] For RAIU alone, 3.7 MBq (100 µCi) of Sodium Iodide I-123 is administered orally. An uptake probe (2-inch diameter), with non-radioactive thallium, activated sodium iodide (NaI (Tl)) crystal (approximately 2 inches thick), a flat field collimator, photomultiplier tube ... Xem chi tiết
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We explain what leads to low blood pressure and how it’s measured and treated. Many people will have heard of high blood pressure (hypertension), which is a major medical concern. If it’s not treated, high blood pressure can lead to heart attacks, strokes, kidney damage and even premature death. Whereas low blood pressure (hypotension) is less talked about. This is because it’s considered less dangerous to our health. But ... Xem chi tiết
Blood Pressure 155/114 mmHg: What Does It Indicate?
Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD | Medically reviewed by Robin Backlund, BHSc Last update: What does a 155/114 blood pressure mean? The blood pressure value of 155/114 mmHg clearly indicates that the person is suffering from stage 2 hypertension. This is a medical condition experienced by an individual when their blood pressure readings are [>=140 for systolic and >=90 for diastolic]. Here is a blood pressure chart ... Xem chi tiết
50/50 Vision to Keep Internet Traffic Local, Efficient, and Cost-effective
Everything we do at the Internet Society is to develop a strong and resilient Internet that helps people thrive. Part of that work is building the technical infrastructure that connects us all. The fastest route between two points is a straight line, but when infrastructure is underdeveloped, sometimes Internet data zigzags worldwide, adding time and cost and reducing efficiency and reliability. When Internet traffic stays ... Xem chi tiết
Low Purine Meal Planning for Gout
Gout is an extremely painful arthritic condition that occurs when high levels of uric acid cause crystals to form in the body’s joints and soft tissues. This can lead to inflammation, pain, and swelling. The amount of uric acid in the body depends on the body’s natural production and excretion of uric acid, certain medications, medical conditions, and diet. Some food and beverages contain compounds called purines which break ... Xem chi tiết
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In the United States, heart disease remains the number one cause of death across most groups and accounts for one in every four deaths. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is the most common form of heart disease, affecting about 6.7% of adults aged over 20. Within CAD lies an extreme form, Triple Vessel Disease that affects a smaller number of patients. Here is how Triple Vessel Disease is identified and treated: What is triple ... Xem chi tiết
Six ways to lower your blood pressure
Heart health experts say high blood pressure is a silent killer, at times offering few outward symptoms before tragedy can strike. “Many patients do not realize they have high blood pressure until it is measured, or unfortunately at the time of an emergency, such as a stroke,” says Jason Evanchan, DO, a cardiologist at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. Hypertension is one of the leading risk factors of many types of heart ... Xem chi tiết
Blood Pressure 118/79: What Does It Indicate?
Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD | Medically reviewed by Robin Backlund, BHSc Last update: What does a 118/79 blood pressure mean? The blood pressure reading 118/79 indicates that the person in question has an ideal blood pressure. According to a study “Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure” from Boston University School of Medicine published in ... Xem chi tiết
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5.1 Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events Clinical trials of several COX-2 selective and nonselective NSAIDs of up to three years duration have shown an increased risk of serious cardiovascular (CV) thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke, which can be fatal. Based on available data, it is unclear that the risk for CV thrombotic events is similar for all NSAIDs. The relative increase in serious CV ... Xem chi tiết
Blood Pressure 100/67: What Does It Indicate?
Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD | Medically reviewed by Robin Backlund, BHSc Last update: What does a 100/67 blood pressure mean? The blood pressure reading 100/67 indicates that the person in question has an ideal blood pressure. According to a study “Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure” from Boston University School of Medicine published in ... Xem chi tiết