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When to seek medical advice Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndromeIf you haven't been diagnosed with WPW syndrome, you should contact your GP or call NHS 111 as soon as possible if your heart startsbeating unusually fast and you have any of the above symptoms. Dial 999 for an ambulance if your symptoms are particularly severe or long-lasting. If you've already been diagnosed with WPW syndrome and you experience
Diagnosing WPW syndrome Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndromeIfyour doctorthinks you might haveWPW syndrome after assessing your symptoms, they'll probably recommendhaving an electrocardiogram (ECG) and will refer you to acardiologist (heart specialist). An ECG is a test that records your heart's rhythm and electrical activity. Small discs called electrodes arestuck onto your arms, legs and chest and
When warfarin is prescribed Warfarin
WarfarinAnticoagulant medicines , such as warfarin,are oftenprescribed for people who've had a condition caused by a blood clot , such as: a stroke a heart attack deep vein thrombosis a blood clot within a deep vein in the body, usually in a leg pulmonary embolism a blood clot in the lungs Warfarin may also be prescribed for peopleat an
Taking warfarin Warfarin
WarfarinIt's very important that you take warfarin exactly as directed. Don't increase your prescribed dose unless the doctor in charge of your care advises you to. Warfarin is taken once a day, usually in the evening. It's important to take your dose at the same time each day, before, during or after a meal. The aim of warfarin therapy is to decrease
Introduction Weight loss (unexpected and unplanned)
Weight loss (unexpected and unplanned)Sudden, noticeable weight loss canhappen after astressful event, although it can also be a sign of a serious illness. It's normal to lose a noticeable amount of weight after the stress of changing jobs, divorce, redundancy or bereavement . Weight often returns to normal when you start to feel happier, after you've had time to grieve or get used
How much weight loss is a concern? Weight loss (unexpected and unplanned)
Weight loss (unexpected and unplanned)Your body weight can regularly fluctuate, but the persistent, unintentional loss of more than 5% of your weight over6 to 12 months is usually a cause for concern. Losing this much weight can be a sign of malnutrition , where a person's diet doesn't contain the right amount of nutrients. You should pay particular attention if you experience other
How X-rays work X-ray
X-rayX-rays are a type of Radiation that can pass throughthe body. They can't be seen by the naked eye and you can't feel them. Asthey pass throughthe body, the energy from X-raysis absorbed at different rates by different parts of the body.A detector on the other side of the body picks up the X-rays after they've passed through and turns them into an
Preparing for an X-ray X-ray
X-rayYou don't usually need to do anything special to prepare for an X-ray. You can eat and drink as normal beforehand and can continue taking your usual medications. However, you may need to stop taking certain medications and avoid eating and drinking for a few hours if you're having an X-ray that uses a contrast agent (see contrast X-rays below).
Vitamin K Vitamins, minerals and supplements
Vitamins, minerals and supplementsVitamin K has several important functions. For example, it's needed for blood clotting, which means it helps wounds to heal properly. There'ssome evidence that vitamin K is also needed to helpkeep bones healthy. Good sources of vitamin K Vitamin K is found in: green leafy vegetables such as broccoli and spinach vegetable oils cereal grains Small
Treatmentsfor acoustic neuromas Vestibular schwannoma
Vestibular schwannomaThere are several different treatment options for an acoustic neuroma, depending on the size and position of your tumour, how fast it's growing and your general health.The main options are: monitoring the tumour small tumours often just need to be monitored with regular MRI scans, and the treatments below are generally onlyrecommended if scans