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A resting and exercise radionuclide angiogram (RNA) is a type of nuclear medicine test. A tiny amount of radioactive substance is used to help show the heart's chambers in motion. This test can show how well the heart pumps with each heartbeat and how much blood is pumped with each heartbeat, during exercise and at rest.

A tilt table test is a test done to evaluate symptoms of syncope (fainting) by creating changes in posture and see how your heart and blood pressure respond.

A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) uses echocardiography to evaluate how well the heart works. Read on to learn details about this procedure.

Valvuloplasty is a procedure done to repair a stiff heart valve. It's done using a catheter and small incisions.

A transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is surgery to remove parts of the prostate gland through the penis. No cuts (incisions) are needed.

Learn more about osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, by taking this quiz.

A lung scan is an imaging test to look at your lungs and help diagnose certain lung problems. A lung scan may also be used to see how well treatment is working.

Detailed information about peak flow measurement, a quick test to measure air flowing out of the lungs.

A liver transplant is surgery to replace a diseased liver with a healthy liver from another person. Read on to learn more.