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Colds and the flu can be serious for people with heart disease.

Pulmonary angiography is an X-ray of the blood vessels that supply the lungs. It is used to find a blood clot in these blood vessels. Here's what you should know about the procedure.

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.

People with diabetes should be sure to get certain vaccines. Read on for details.

Cataract surgery involves removing the cataract and replacing the lens. Here are the two most common ways that cataracts are removed.

An endoleak is a complication that can occur after having an endovascular aneurysm repair.

It's a myth that being 35 or older means your pregnancy will be high risk. Making the right choices now and working with your healthcare provider can help your pregnancy be trouble-free.

You've had a cesarean section birth. Now you may wonder if you can try vaginal birth with your next baby. It's likely you can. The attempt to have a vaginal birth after cesarean delivery is called a trial of labor after cesarean delivery (TOLAC). It's often a success. To find out more about TOLAC, read this health sheet.

A chondroblastoma is a rare type of noncancerous bone tumor that begins in cartilage. This is the specialized, gristly connective tissue from which most bones develop. It plays an important role in the growth process. There are many different types of cartilage in the body. Chondroblastoma most often affects the ends of the long bones, near the growth plate, in the arms at the shoulder, and in the legs at the hip and knee. It is also called Codman’s tumor.