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"Odontalgia" is more commonly referred to as "Toothache" in the medical community. Toothache
Also Known As: "Tooth Pain"
Pain in or around the teeth. It is most often caused by tooth decay or gum disease, but may also have nondental causes, such as heart problems. More Information on Toothache: Oral Signs & Symptoms
"Odontoplasty" is more commonly referred to as "Recontouring Teeth" in the medical community. Recontouring Teeth
Also Known As: "Tooth Reshaping"
The altering of a tooth by removing small amounts of tooth enamel to change the length, shape, or surface contours of a tooth. More Information on Recontouring Teeth: Dental Restorations
Also Known As: "OPCAB, Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass"
Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass (OPCAB) surgery is performed without stopping the patient's heart or using the heart-lung machine. Instead, heart stabilizers keep the heart motionless where the surgeon is working on a particular coronary artery. More Information on Off Pump Bypass Surgery: Bypass Surgery
Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass (OPCAB) surgery is performed without stopping the patient's heart or using the heart-lung machine. Instead, heart stabilizers keep the heart motionless where the surgeon is working on a particular coronary artery. More Information on Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass: Bypass Surgery
"Off Pump Coronary Revascularization with Endoscopic Saphenous Vein" is more commonly referred to as "OPCRES" in the medical community. OPCRES
Also Known As: "Off Pump Vein Harvesting"
A minimally invasive, less expensive strategy for performing coronary bypass surgery. It combines endoscopic vein harvesting (to remove a patient's blood vessel for use as a bypass graft), and OPCAB, or "beating heart" bypass surgery. More Information on OPCRES: Bypass Surgery
"Off Pump Vein Harvesting" is more commonly referred to as "OPCRES" in the medical community. OPCRES
Also Known As: "Off Pump Coronary Revascularization with Endoscopic Saphenous Vein"
A minimally invasive, less expensive strategy for performing coronary bypass surgery. It combines endoscopic vein harvesting (to remove a patient's blood vessel for use as a bypass graft), and OPCAB, or "beating heart" bypass surgery. More Information on OPCRES: Bypass Surgery
"Ofloxacin" is more commonly referred to as "Ciprofloxacin" in the medical community. Ciprofloxacin
Also Known As: "Gatifloxacin, Moxifloxacin, Levofloxacin, Norfloxacin, Enoxacin, Lomefloxacin"
A type of antibiotic belonging to the drug class of fluoroquinolones. These medications kill or slow the growth of harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria. They have no effect on viruses. More Information on Ciprofloxacin: Digestive Medications
A blood test to examine the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Levels of glucose in the blood may be measured after a fast (fasting glucose) or after a meal (postprandial glucose). These tests are essential for diabetes diagnosis and management. More Information on Glucose Tests: Diabetes & Endocrine Tests
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