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  1. Stable angina 
    Your heart muscle needs a constant supply of oxygen. The coronary arteries carry oxygen-rich blood to the heart. When the heart muscle has to work harder, it needs more oxygen. Symptoms of angina may occur when blood supply ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000198.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Hypoplastic left heart syndrome 
    ... including the: Aorta (the blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood from the left ventricle to the ... color to the skin ( cyanosis ) due to low oxygen level in the blood Cold hands and feet ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001106.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome 
    ... detect the condition: Blood gas analysis -- shows low oxygen and excess acid in the body fluids. Chest ... breathing problems. Infants will be given warm, moist oxygen. However, this treatment needs to be monitored carefully ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001563.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Anaerobic 
    The word anaerobic indicates "without oxygen." The term has many uses in medicine. Anaerobic bacteria are germs that can survive and grow where there is no oxygen. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002230.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Lactic acid test 
    ... breaks down carbohydrates to use for energy when oxygen levels are low. Times when your body's oxygen level might drop include: During intense exercise When ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003507.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Apnea of prematurity 
    ... Feeding problems Heart or lung problems Infection Low oxygen levels Temperature problems ... called bradycardia (also called a "brady"). Drop in oxygen level (oxygen saturation). This is called desaturation (also ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007227.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Pulse oximeter (image) 
    ... is a small device that measures your blood oxygen level. It does this by using beams of ... through your finger to determine the percentage of oxygen in your red blood cells. These devices can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/20005.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Wound care centers 
    ... types of dressings as your wound heals. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Depending on the type of wound, your provider may recommend hyperbaric oxygen therapy . Oxygen is important for healing. During this ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000739.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Acute mountain sickness 
    ... is caused by reduced air pressure and lower oxygen levels at high altitudes. The faster you climb ... continue climbing up if you develop symptoms. Extra oxygen should be given, if available. People with severe ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000133.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Cor pulmonale 
    ... pulmonale. Lung conditions that cause a low blood oxygen level in the blood over a long time ... ECG) Lung biopsy (rarely done) Measurement of blood oxygen by checking arterial blood gas (ABG) Pulmonary (lung) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000129.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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