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Q: What is normal ESR for age?

It rises with age and in anaemia. Calculation of predicted value: men - ESR given by age in years divided by 2. women - ESR given by age in (years+10) divided by 2.

Q: Why ESR is taken after 1 hour?

A lab specialist will measure the rate that your red blood cells settle toward the bottom of the tube after 1 hour. If you have a condition that causes inflammation or cell damage, your red blood cells tend to clump together. This makes them heavier, so they settle faster.

Q: What should I do before ESR test?

There is no special test preparation required for an ESR test. Before the test, make sure to tell your doctor about any drugs or supplements that you take because some medications may affect your results.

Q: How do I know if my ECG is normal?

Normal ECG. A normal ECG is illustrated above. Note that the heart is beating in a regular sinus rhythm between 60 - 100 beats per minute (specifically 82 bpm). All the important intervals on this recording are within normal ranges

Q: Can I drink water before ECG test?

There is no need to restrict food or drink before having an ECG test. Always let your doctor know what medications you are taking before you have an ECG, and if you have any allergies to adhesive tapes that may be used to attach electrodes.

Q: What should I do before taking ECG test?

You don't need to do anything special to prepare for the test. You can eat and drink as normal beforehand. Before the electrodes are attached, you'll usually need to remove your upper clothing, and your chest may need to be shaved or cleaned.

Q: Can I eat before a Doppler scan?

You may eat and drink normally before the Doppler test. How is a Doppler Ultrasound Scan performed? You will then be asked to lie quietly, as flat as you are able, for 15-20 minutes before the Doppler test

Q: Why is Doppler effect important?

The Doppler effect is used in some types of radar, to measure the velocity of detected objects. A radar beam is fired at a moving target — e.g. a motor car, as police use radar to detect speeding motorists — as it approaches or recedes from the radar source.

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