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• Tests for diagnosing dementia

  Information on the tests used by GPs and specialists to diagnose dementia, including the GPCOG test, blood tests and brain scans.

• Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease - Diagnosis

  Urine tests and specialised blood tests are used, plus an ultrasound scan, CT scan or MRI scan.

• Risks

  Find out about the possible risks of having a pacemaker fitted, including blood clots, infection, an air leak and pacemaker malfunction.

• Anticoagulant medicines

  Anticoagulants are medicines that reduce the ability of the blood to clot.

• Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) - Treatment

  Treatment after a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) usually involves making lifestyle changes, taking medicines and possibly having surgery to prevent another TIA or full stroke from happening in the future.

• Folic acid: vitamin that helps the body make healthy red blood cells

  NHS medicines information on folic acid – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

• Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)

  Read about peripheral arterial disease (PAD), a common condition in which a build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries restricts blood supply to leg muscles.

• Screening tests in pregnancy

  These include ultrasound scans and blood tests to try to find any health conditions that could affect you or your baby.

• Physical activity guidelines for adults aged 19 to 64

  General health and fitness guidelines for adults aged 19 to 64, including tips on how to achieve 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity a week.

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Diagnosis

  Find out about the main tests used to diagnose COPD, including breathing tests, an X-ray and blood tests.