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• Risks

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

• Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) - Diagnosis

  This is because the blood clots that occur as a result of APS can have serious consequences.

• Anticoagulant medicines

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Stroke

  A stroke is a serious, life-threatening medical condition that can happen when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off.

• Thalassaemia

  Read about thalassaemia, a group of blood disorders that affect a substance called haemoglobin.

• Priapism (painful erections)

  Read about priapism, a persistent, often painful erection. If it lasts for more than 3 to 4 hours, go to A&E to prevent permanent damage.

• Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease - Diagnosis

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