Endarterectomy is the removal of plaque from the carotid artery through an incision in the neck. This surgery has a low risk of stroke or complication (1% to 3%). It typically involves a quick recovery with little pain.

Your body needs plenty of iron to make red blood cells. Because of this, most people who take epoetin alfa (EPO) need extra iron. EPO is the injection that people with kidney disease take to boost their red cells. Iron can be given in pill form or by I.V. Some people receive it both ways.

Anemia is a health problem that affects your blood. Normally, the kidneys make a protein called erythropoietin. It tells your body when to make new red blood cells. But if you have kidney disease, your kidneys may not be able to make enough of this protein.

Event monitoring is a painless way to record your heartbeat. Learn about what you should do when you have an event monitor.

Holter monitoring is a painless way to record your heartbeat away from your doctor's office. Here's what you need to know when you have a Holter monitor.

This type of echocardiogram uses the medicine dobutamine and sound waves to help see if any blood vessels in your heart are blocked.

A vasectomy is a safe procedure. But it does have risks. Read on to learn more.

The no-scalpel procedure is similar to a traditional vasectomy. But it's done without cuts (incisions) or stitches. And it generally results in faster healing. Read on for details.

A vasectomy can sometimes be reversed, restoring the flow of sperm out of the body. Read on for details about the procedure.

The most common way to treat spider and small varicose veins is sclerotherapy.