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Blood thinners

Blood thinners are medicines used to help prevent heart attacks and strokes by preventing blood clots from forming. Read more about how they work and who should take them.

International normalised ratio (INR) test

The international normalised ratio (INR) is a blood test that checks how long your blood takes to clot. Learn how it works and what your results mean.

Pulmonary embolism

A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blood clot in your lungs. It can cause heart and breathing problems. Read about the symptoms and treatments for PE.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that occurs in a vein. Complications can be serious. Find out about the symptoms and how to prevent a DVT.

Preparing for surgery

Be prepared for any surgery by asking your doctor about the operation, its benefits, risks and recovery. This way you can make an informed decision.

Blood clots

Blood clots can cause different problems depending on where they are in your body. Learn how to recognise the signs and symptoms of a blood clot.

D-dimer test

The D-dimer test is a blood test that checks for, or monitors, blood-clotting problems. Find out what a positive result might mean for you.

Pulmonary hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension is a serious condition causing high blood pressure in pulmonary arteries of your lungs. It needs specialist care.

PEG tube placement

A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube is used when you can’t eat enough food. The PEG tube supplies food direct to your stomach.

Heart murmur

A heart murmur is an irregular sound heard when listening to the heart. Some heart murmurs are a sign of a heart condition, but others are not.

Coronary angiogram

A coronary angiogram is an x-ray used to see whether a person has a certain type of heart disease. See here how the procedure is carried out.

Bleeding between periods

Vaginal bleeding between periods is a common symptom. Find out what can cause bleeding between your periods and when you should see your doctor.

Heavy periods

Heavy periods (menorrhagia) are common. Here's what you can do for heavy periods, starting with a doctor's visit, medicines and surgery.

Nosebleed

Most nosebleeds do not last long and are very mild. Find out what can cause a nosebleed and what to do if you or your child has one.

Blood in stool

Blood in your stool (poo) can indicate a serious problem. Find out more about the causes of blood in your poo and what you should do about it.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a Chinese medicine treatment. It uses needles to stimulate points in your body and can help the treatment of some conditions.

Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS)

Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) causes pain in the outside of your hip. Learn more about the causes, treatment and prevention of GTPS.

Colonoscopy

During a colonoscopy, a tube is inserted into the anus to view the inside of the large bowel to help diagnose or treat some medical conditions.

Cardiac ablation

Cardiac ablation is a medical procedure to treat irregular heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation. Learn what’s involved, benefits, risks, recovery and alternatives.

Peripheral vascular disease

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) narrows blood vessels, often in legs, causing pain, numbness and ulcers. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial.

Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) has similar symptoms to a stroke but usually lasts less than an hour. Urgent medical attention is critical.

Vaginal bleeding

Vaginal bleeding can happen at times other than during your periods. Find out what to do if you have heavy periods or unexpected vaginal bleeding.

Bumps, knocks and bruises

Bumps, knocks and bruises are common, usually minor injuries. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, treatment options and when to see your doctor.

MS-2 Step (medical abortion medicine)

MS-2 Step is taken for medical abortion. It includes 2 medicines, mifepristone and misoprostol, which terminate (end) the pregnancy.

Anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs)

Anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs) are used to relieve pain and fever or reduce inflammation (redness and swelling). Find out about NSAIDs here.

Pacemaker

A pacemaker is a medical device put in the chest to correct an irregular heartbeat, heart muscle problems or other heart conditions.

Stroke

A stroke is when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted. Learn the 'FAST' test for stroke symptoms, which can save a person's life.

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Search results for: "Blood thinners"

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Blood thinners

International normalised ratio (INR) test

Pulmonary embolism

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Preparing for surgery

Blood clots

D-dimer test

Pulmonary hypertension

PEG tube placement

Heart murmur

Coronary angiogram

Bleeding between periods

Heavy periods

Nosebleed

Blood in stool

Acupuncture

Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS)

Colonoscopy

Cardiac ablation

Peripheral vascular disease

Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)

Vaginal bleeding

Bumps, knocks and bruises

MS-2 Step (medical abortion medicine)

Anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs)

Pacemaker

Stroke

Life stage

Blood thinners

International normalised ratio (INR) test

Pulmonary embolism

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Preparing for surgery

Blood clots

D-dimer test

Pulmonary hypertension

PEG tube placement

Heart murmur

Coronary angiogram

Bleeding between periods

Heavy periods

Nosebleed

Blood in stool

Acupuncture

Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS)

Colonoscopy

Cardiac ablation

Peripheral vascular disease

Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)

Vaginal bleeding

Bumps, knocks and bruises

MS-2 Step (medical abortion medicine)

Anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs)

Pacemaker

Stroke

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