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Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring

Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) is a non-invasive method of obtaining a patients’ blood pressure readings over a 24-hour period, whilst they are in their own environment, representing a true reflection of their blood pressure.

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Blood Tests

A common tool for disease screening, blood tests provide information about many substances in the body, such as blood cells, hormones, minerals, and proteins.

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Molecular Genetic Tests

Molecular genetic tests look carefully at the genetic makeup (DNA) of cells and help pathologists confirm whether a lesion is the result of a cancerous or non-cancerous condition. One type of test is fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH), which uses fluorescent dyes to identify chromosome abnormalities that are too small to be viewed under a microscope and specific gene changes in a cell.

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Ultrasound

Diagnostic ultrasound, also called sonography or diagnostic medical sonography, is an imaging method that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures within the body. The images can provide valuable information for diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and conditions. Most ultrasound examinations are done using a sonar device outside the body, though some ultrasound examinations involve placing a device inside the body.

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Urine Tests

Urine tests, or urinalysis, are used to diagnose and manage many conditions.

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X-Rays

A form of electromagnetic radiation with very high frequency and energy. X-rays are used to examine and make images of things such as the bones and organs inside the body.

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Treatments

Dialysis Care

Patients who need dialysis can receive it through one of many centers in the region. A list of centers is available at http://www.medicare.gov/dialysisfacilitycompare/. Some of these centers also offer a peritoneoal dialysis program which is performed by patients at home, enabling them to remain independent and continue working. The BMC team can assist patients in finding a center that meets their unique needs and can coordinate with primary care physicians and dialysis centers to meet ongoing needs.

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Dialysis Shunt/Fistula

A dialysis shunt, also called a dialysis fistula, is a connection between a vein and artery that helps your body create the flow of blood it needs for dialysis to work.

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Kidney Transplant

A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure in which a patient receives a new kidney from either a living donor or a deceased donor.

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Organ or Muscle Biopsy

A biopsy is when your doctor removes a small piece of tissue from an organ, muscle, or growth. Biopsies of your organs or muscles can be used for to diagnose various conditions or abnormalities, including cancers, inflammatory diseases, and more. In some cases, a biopsy may remove the entirety of the abnormal tissue.

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