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Coronary heart disease - Treatment
Read about the treatments for coronary heart disease (CHD). Although it cannot be cured, treatment can help manage the symptoms and reduce the risk of further problems.
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Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Find out more about ECGs (electrocardiograms), including why they're done, the different types, and what happens.
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Ultrasound scan
Find out about ultrasound scans, including what they're used for, how they’re done, and what to expect during your scan appointment.
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Pulmonary hypertension - Causes
Find out what causes pulmonary hypertension. There are a number of underlying conditions that can make the pressure inside the pulmonary arteries increase.
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Coronary heart disease - Diagnosis
Find out how coronary heart disease (CHD) is diagnosed. It's usually confirmed after a risk assessment and some further tests.
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Magnesium test
Find out what a magnesium test is and when it might be used.
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Hydrocephalus - Treatment
Find out how hydrocephalus is treated. Surgery is usually needed to reduce the pressure in the brain. Congenital and acquired hydrocephalus are treated with either shunt surgery or neuroendoscopy.
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Total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) and transferrin test
Find out what a total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) or transferrin test measures and what high and low TIBC levels may indicate.
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EEG (electroencephalogram)
Find out about EEGs (electroencephalograms), including why they're done, the different types, and what happens during the test.
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Why a carotid endarterectomy is done
Find out more about a carotid endarterectomy, including why it's done and how it helps reduce your risk of stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA).