Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is a type of treatment to help correct serious heart rhythm problems. It involves placing a device under your skin that is connected to the heart's ventricles. The device sends electrical signals to help them pump the way they should.
BPD/DS is a complex weight-loss surgery that may be recommended for people who have extreme obesity and who have failed to lose weight through other treatments.
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is a type of weight-loss surgery. This type is done as laparoscopic surgery, with small incisions in the upper abdomen. The surgeon puts an adjustable band around the top part of your stomach.
A belt lipectomy is a type of surgery. It's done to remove the loose skin and fat around your waist or belt line. This is also called an abdominal lipectomy, lower body lift, and panniculectomy. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after the procedure.
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is a type of surgery for diagnosing and treating a variety of conditions involving the chest area (thorax).
Transradial cardiac catheterization is a procedure used to treat and diagnose certain heart conditions. It is also known as transradial cardiac cath.
Pulmonary artery catheterization is a procedure in which a long, thin tube called a catheter is inserted into a pulmonary artery. It can help diagnose and manage many health problems.
Congenital pulmonary stenosis is a health problem present from birth. It's when the pulmonary valve in your heart doesn't fully open. Congenital pulmonary stenosis balloon valvuloplasty is a type of procedure that aims to fix this problem. It does so without the need for open heart surgery.
Surgical thrombectomy is a type of surgery to remove a blood clot from inside an artery or vein.
Sonohysterography is a procedure to look at the inside of the uterus. It's a safe, painless test that uses sound waves and a computer to create images. It doesn't use radiation. Read on for details about this test.