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  • Echocardiogram

    Read about echocardiograms, including why they're done, what happens during the test, and what the risks are.

  • Miscarriage - Diagnosis

    If you see your GP or midwife because of vaginal bleeding or other symptoms of miscarriage, you may be referred to an early pregnancy unit for tests.

  • Vascular dementia

    Find out about vascular dementia, including what the symptoms are, how it's treated and what the outlook is.

  • Metabolic syndrome

    Find out about metabolic syndrome, what it is, how it's diagnosed and how to prevent and treat it.

  • Compartment syndrome

    Find out what compartment syndrome is, what the symptoms are, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

  • Abdominal aortic aneurysm

    Find out about abdominal aortic aneurysm, what the symptoms are, how it’s treated, how to lower your risk of getting one and what the causes are.

  • Treatment for type 2 diabetes

    Find out about how type 2 diabetes is treated, and what to expect from your diabetes team.

  • Screening tests in pregnancy

    Find out about 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.

  • Screening for hepatitis B, HIV and syphilis

    A screening blood test for the infectious diseases HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B is offered if you are pregnant in England. If you test positive, treatment can protect your baby.

  • Antenatal checks and tests

    Find out about checks and tests you'll be offered in pregnancy, including blood and urine tests, and blood tests for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B.