Contraindications of Gastroscopy
Gastroscopy should not be done in the presence of the following conditions -
- Heart attack
- Low oxygen content of the blood
- Low blood pressure, regardless of etiology
- Massive upper GI bleeding with low blood pressure where emergency surgery is necessary
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Un co-operative patient(4✔ ✔Trusted Source
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References:
- Gastroscopy - Overview - (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gastroscopy/)
- Gastroscopy (Endoscopy) - (https://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Gastroscopy-endoscopy)
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy - (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532268/)
- Indications and Contraindications for Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8069470)
- What Happens During a Gastroscopy? - (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK310264/)
- Gastroscopy Upper Scope Test - (https://www.permiangi.com/gastroscopy-upper-scope-test.html)
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Can a gastroscopy endanger an earlier AAA Repair?
what site do i need to visit concerning rubber band placed oround blood vessells inthe esophagus
No freakin way! Im not getting that done, it sounds painful!
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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