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What are the Contraindications of Gastroscopy ?

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Acute myocardial infarction

Hypoxemia with respiratory distress

Hypotension and shock, regardless of etiology.

Massive upper GI bleeding with hypotension where emergency surgery is clearly appropriate.

Uncontrolled hypertension.

Un co-operative patient.

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Posted by:  wesg1999(Guest)  Posted on: 01/13/2011
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No freakin way! Im not getting that done, it sounds painful!


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Well i jst found out i have to go for one on the 18th Dec 2009. I am realy dreading it. Will let you know how it went :[




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