These tips can help make some tasks easier and will help protect your back after surgery.

A healthy liver does many important jobs. It processes alcohol, food, and medicines. It makes digestive juices, helps with blood clotting, and helps your body fight infection. The portal vein is the large vessel that carries most of the blood from the intestine to the liver. Certain diseases or a blockage in the portal vein can cause blood pressure to rise in this vein. This often leads to fluid buildup in the abdomen (ascites) and massive bleeding. The TIPS procedure helps ease the pressure in the portal vein. The procedure is done by a specially trained doctor called an interventional radiologist.

The renal artery is the main blood vessel that supplies your kidneys. If it's narrowed or blocked, you can have very high blood pressure or kidney problems. Renal angioplasty and stenting helps to widen this blood vessel and ease problems.

Renal angiography is an imaging test done to study the blood vessels in your kidneys. Here's what you can expect before, during, and after the procedure.

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.

A PET scan can show changes in how an organ or tissue works. This can help your healthcare provider diagnose problems and create a treatment plan for you. Here's what to expect from this procedure.

A PICC takes the place of a standard IV (intravenous) line. It is often used when treatment needs you to have medicine or nutrition for weeks or months. Here's what you need to know about getting a PICC.

The term venous thromboembolism (VTE) is used to describe 2 conditions, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). The term is used because the 2 conditions are very closely related. And, because their prevention and treatment is also closely related.

Peripheral arterial angioplasty may be done to restore blood flow when you have a narrowed or blocked artery in your arm or leg. A stent may also be used to hold your artery open. Learn what to expect from this procedure.

Peripheral arterial thrombolysis is a procedure to dissolve a blood clot in a leg or arm artery. Learn about what to expect and possible risks.