Understanding Bronchiectasis

Bronchiectasis is a condition in which the lungs' airways are damaged and become wider than normal. Here's what to know about this condition.

Having Vagus Nerve Stimulator Placement

A vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) is a device that can help prevent seizures. It can also treat depression, obesity, and other conditions. The pulse generator sits in your chest under your skin, and the leads run from the generator to a vagus nerve in your neck. The device is put in during a surgery.

Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a type of heart condition. Blood flow to part of the heart is briefly blocked. Although the symptoms of TCM may feel like a heart attack, the two conditions are different.