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2. Gastrointestinal bleeding - Wikipedia

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   Gastric aspiration and or lavage, where a tube is inserted into the stomach via the nose in an attempt to determine if there is blood in the stomach, if negative does not rule out an upper GI bleed [20] but if positive is useful for ruling one in. [14] Clots in the stool indicate a lower GI source while melana stools an upper one. [14]

3. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding - Wikipedia

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   Depending on the amount of the blood loss, symptoms may include shock. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding can be caused by peptic ulcers, gastric erosions, esophageal varices, and rarer causes such as gastric cancer. The initial assessment includes measurement of the blood pressure and heart rate, as well as blood tests to determine the hemoglobin.

4. Gastric varices - Wikipedia

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   Inflammation or cancers of the pancreas may result in a blood clot forming in the splenic vein. As the short gastric veins of the fundus of the stomach drain into the splenic vein, thrombosis of the splenic vein will result in increased pressure and engorgement of the short veins, leading to varices in the fundus of the stomach. [citation needed]

5. OB/GYNs Explain When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Worry ... - AOL

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   This article was medically reviewed by Carolyn Swenson, M.D., an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board.. Even though blood clots sound ...

6. Thromboelastography - Wikipedia

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   A small sample of blood is taken from the selected person and rotated gently through 4º 45', six times a minute, to imitate sluggish venous flow and activate coagulation. The clot forms around a thin wire probe used for measurement. The speed and strength of clot formation is measured in various ways, typically by computer.

7. Coagulation testing - Wikipedia

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   Tests in platelet rich plasma (close to real conditions in the body, but restrictions as to the terms of work), Tests in whole blood (the most adjusted to human physiology; the test can be started immediately; but the least convenient due to terms of blood storage and difficulties of the results' interpretation).

8. Thrombophlebitis - Wikipedia

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   The diagnosis for thrombophlebitis is primarily based on the appearance of the affected area. Frequent checks of the pulse, blood pressure, and temperature may be required. If the cause is not readily identifiable, tests may be performed to determine the cause, including the following: [1] [4] Doppler ultrasound; Extremity arteriography

9. Blood test to determine organ age could help predict ... - AOL

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   Using a blood test to determine the biological age of a person’s organs could help treat them before they get sick, as well as predicting the progression of conditions such as Alzheimer’s ...