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Kidney biopsy

Kidney biopsy is an essential diagnostic procedure in the field of nephrology. Kidney disease has a noticeable effect on a patient's general health and can also be detected by the blood and urine tests taken. Imaging tests (renal ultrasound, CT scan and nuclear magnetic resonance imaging) provide information for diagnosing kidney disease, but the essential and indisputable test to be able to reach a diagnosis of kidney disease is a kidney biopsy.

This consists of extracting a very small sample of kidney tissue, just a millimetre or so in size, with a special needle. The needle is guided by ultrasound and under local anaesthetic with or without sedation, depending on the characteristics of the patient.

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Kidney disease

Analytical testing provides a lot of information which enables the origin and severity of the kidney disease to be established. A kidney biopsy allows a microscopic study that is often essential. Genetic testing also provides very important information. 

proves diagnòstiques de malalties renals Vall d'Hebron
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Spinal tap

Spinal taps are used to extract samples from the cerebrospinal fluid, which is a substance that surrounds the brain and spinal column and protects them from possible injuries. This contact means that when there is a process that affects these body parts, the liquid is altered and we can detect it by analysing it.

Punció lumbar a Vall d'Hebron
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Cardiopulmonary stress testing

The stress test, also called ergometry, involves performing physical exercise with an exercise bike or a treadmill. Thanks to this technique, the specialist can diagnose or study an illness that has already been diagnosed that might not manifest itself when the patients are resting.

Prova d'esforç cardiopulmonar a Vall d'Hebron
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Gastrointestinal manometry

This test is performed to check if there are alterations in the motility (movements) of the stomach and the small intestine when fasting and after eating.

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Electrophysiological study

It is a diagnostic test for patients with heart disease, or suspected heart disease, who have heart beat disorders, known as "arrhythmias." This technique allows us to know the type and severity of the arrhythmias, the place in the heart where they originate from and the disorders they produce, meaning we can better focus treatment.

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Endoscopy with endoscopic capsule

Endoscopy with endoscopic capsule is used to study the intestines. In order to perform this exploration, patients must swallow a small capsule that travels naturally through the gut. As it makes its way down, this capsule collects images that are studied later.

Endoscòpia amb càpsula endoscòpica a Vall d'Hebron
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Electrocardiogram

The aim of the electrocardiogram is to determine any damage to the heart and the effects of medication and devices on the circulatory system’s main organ, as well as being very useful in detecting and analysing cardiac arrhythmias, acute episodes of coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction. It can also be used in preoperative examinations, especially in medium- and high-complexity surgery, if there are risk factors such as ischemic heart disease, diabetes, stroke, heart failure or renal dysfunction.

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Computed tomography

The computed tomography, also known as a "CT" or "CAT scan", is a test that gives morphological information on different types of tissues: bones, lungs, brain, liver, blood vessels and soft tissues etc.. This test lets us diagnose cardiovascular diseases, infections, musculoskeletal disorders, cancer and infections, as well as track progress and plan medical and surgical treatments, if necessary.

Tomografia computada (TC) a Vall d'Hebron
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Fibrocolonoscopy

Fibrocolonoscopy, or colonoscopy is an exploration that is performed to examine the large or small intestine or, if necessary, the final part of the small intestine.

Fibrocolonoscòpia a Vall d'Hebron
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