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Bleeding Esophageal Varices : Tests

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Bleeding esophageal varices
Physical examination:Bloody or black stool on rectal examLow blood pressureRapid heart rateSigns of chronic liver disease or cirrhosisTests to determine where the bleeding is coming from and detect active bleeding include:Esophagogastroduodenoscop...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 20, 2008

Specific Tests Articles

Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy(EGD) is performed to evaluate or treat symptoms relating to the upper gastrointestinal tract.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
An esophagogastroduodenoscopy(EGD), or upper endoscopy, is a procedure in which a camera mounted on a small flexible tube is used to view the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum(part of the small intestine). Small instruments may also be passed throu...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Endoscopy
Endoscopy is a way of looking inside the body using a flexible tube that has a small camera on the end of it. This instrument is called an endoscope.There are many types of endoscopes.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
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